Streaming
News articles and original analysis on the topics of streaming media; connected television (CTV); free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST), ad-supported video on-demand (AVOD), subscription video on-demand (SVOD), virtual multi-video programming distributors (vMVPD), streaming audio services, social video platforms, smart TV platforms and streaming hardware manufacturers.
Roku to release Roku OS 12.0, end support for Roku 4 model
Roku is preparing to release a new version of its operating system — one that will include a loss of support for at least one older Roku hardware model.
Comcast’s Peacock hits 20 million subscribers
Comcast's streaming television service Peacock cruised to 20 million paying subscribers during its most-recent financial quarter.
Newsmax to end free online stream after DirecTV dispute
Newsmax says it will soon be available only on cable and will end its free online stream following its dispute with DirecTV.
Charter launches Internet, TV service in rural North Carolina
Spectrum broadband Internet, television and wireless phone service is now available in a rural North Carolina community.
Glitch leaves Sacramento Kings fans without game on TV
A technical issue involving NBC Sports California left Sacramento Kings fans without access to Wednesday evening's game on cable, satellite and streaming services.
Netflix expected to prohibit password sharing by March
Netflix is expected to roll out a broader crackdown on password sharing in March, a move that could convince some freeloaders to pay for an account.
Spotify layoffs suggest slowdown in ambitious podcast business
Spotify's recent layoff announcement could signal a shift in its approach to podcasts and other forms on-demand audio.
DirecTV removes Newsmax from satellite, streaming services
DirecTV removed Newsmax from its satellite and streaming services on Wednesday after the channel requested carriage fees.
YouTube TV adds free streaming channels from Scripps
YouTube TV quietly added three channels owned by the E. W. Scripps Company to its streaming television service this week.
People TV streaming channel to shut down
People TV, the streaming channel operated by Dotdash Meredith, will stop broadcasting on January 31, 2023.
Paramount Global issues pink slips at Nickelodeon
Paramount Global issued pink slips to creative producers, marketers and recruiters at its Nickelodeon subsidiary last week, The Desk has learned.
Allen Media’s Local Now adds NBC News streams
Allen Media's Local Now has added NBC News Now and two other NBC News-produced streams to its free television service.