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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.
Peacock ends free subscription tier for new customers
Peacock has eliminated its free tier of service for new customers as it pushes new subscribers toward its premium offerings.
YouTube TV drops MLB Network after carriage deal expires
YouTube TV says it has dropped the MLB Network after a carriage deal with the channel expired on Tuesday.
Local NBC News streams land on Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play
Comcast's NBC Universal has quietly added several local NBC News feeds to Xumo Play and Samsung TV Plus.
Some HBO shows coming to free streamers Tubi, Roku Channel
Warner Bros Discovery will make some HBO titles and other content available to stream for free on the Roku Channel and Fox's Tubi.
Dish wants to woo Newsmax fans from DirecTV
Dish Network is trying to convince DirecTV customers that they should switch services if they want Newsmax.
Paramount to consolidate Showtime into Paramount Plus
Paramount Global is consolidating its multiplex movie network Showtime with its cornerstone streaming service Paramount Plus, executives confirmed on Monday.
Fubo TV to swap local CBS affiliates with national feed
Fubo TV will drop live feeds of CBS affiliates in more than 160 television markets in favor of a national feed of CBS programming that doesn't include local news programming.
Fox shows will stay on Hulu under extended deal
Fox will continue allowing Disney's Hulu to stream programs like "Family Guy," "9-1-1" and "Bob's Burgers" one day after they air on broadcast television.
Former employee sues Fubo TV over parental leave
The ex-worker said Fubo TV violated a New York law that allows men to take paid leave following the birth of a child.
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.