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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.

Streaming options abound for 2023 NBA Finals

The finals will be available on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV this year, which are carried on a wide variety of afforable streaming TV services.

The Slovakia men's national hockey team competes against the Czech Republic men's national hockey team in 2014. (Photo by Ivan Aivanova)

Slovak national broadcaster launches new sports channel

Slovakia's national broadcaster has launched an online sports channel to bring more live events to sports fans there.

An Amazon Echo Show 10 device. (Photo courtesy Amazon, Graphic by The Desk)

Sling TV launches on some Amazon Echo Show devices

Sling TV is now available on some Amazon Echo Show smart screen devices, the company said this week.

The logo of Dish Network's Sling Freestream service. (Graphic by The Desk)

Sling Freestream adds 9 more channels to service

Sling Freestream has added nine new linear content channels, the company announced on Thursday.

The new Gemini set-top box works seamlessly between DirecTV satellite and streaming television. (Image courtesy DirecTV, Graphic by The Desk)

DirecTV rolls out new Gemini set-top box

DirecTV has refreshed its set-top hardware with a new Android TV box called Gemini.

The wordmark of broadcaster Sinclair, Inc. (Graphic by The Desk)

YouTube TV to offer more channels from Sinclair

Sinclair and YouTube TV have renewed their carriage agreement, with the streaming service returning Tennis Channel to its lineup.

The logo of streaming service Max. (Image courtesy Warner Bros Discovery, Graphic by The Desk)

WBD unveils price hike, new name for streamer HBO Max

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) will abandon its cornerstone streaming brand "HBO Max" in favor of a relaunched product called "Max."

Google incorporates more free channels into TV platform

Google is rolling out an updated version of its Google TV interface that will see hundreds of free television streams added to the platform.

YouTube reveals NFL Sunday Ticket pricing, offers presale discount

The actual cost of NFL Sunday Ticket when purchased through YouTube TV is around $800 per football season.

Audacy weighs premium tier with commercial-free radio streams

Audacy is exploring a plan that would allow users of its streaming radio app to listen to commercial-free music, news and sports programming for a monthly fee. [EXCLUSIVE]

The front façade of the U.S. Capitol appears in a 2010 photograph. (Photo by Nicolas Raymond via Wikimedia Commons)

Lawmakers seek DOJ probe into Warner Bros Discovery merger

The four members of Congress say the merger led to layoffs, cancelled shows and other "anticompetitive" behavior.

The logo of streaming television service Vidgo.

Vidgo quietly raises price of streaming TV packages

Vidgo has quietly increased the price of its primarily English-language television packages.

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