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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.
American website pulls French version of RT amid European ban
U.S.-based Odysee has pulled a French version of the RT and Sputnik channels amid a widespread ban on the Russia-backed network in European Union countries.
Virgin Media takes on Sky with free streaming box
Virgin Media says it will give some Internet customers a free Stream TV box with no activation fee.
Roku, Amazon grow share of streaming market space
Roku and Amazon now control 80 percent of the streaming TV market in the United States, according to new data released by Parks Associates.
Sky Showtime, Paramount Plus launch in more Euro countries
Comcast and Paramount Global are rolling out versions of their domestic streaming services in more European countries this month.
Netflix adds 2.4 million subscribers, reversing losses
Netflix says it added 2.4 million global subscribers during its most-recent financial quarter, erasing its first-half losses.
Philo adds family-friendly channels to streaming service
Philo has added two family-friendly television networks to its line-up of live pay TV channels.
Dish says Sling TV price remains unchanged after Disney deal
Dish Network says it is not yet rolling out a price increase on Sling TV customers, even though price hikes are coming to satellite subscribers.
Netflix to broaden crackdown on password sharing next year
Netflix says its attempts to curb password sharing in some countries is working, and the company intends to crack down on freeloaders more broadly next year.
Nexstar says Verizon is lying about Fios carriage dispute
A Nexstar spokesperson said Verizon is misleading customers about an ongoing carriage dispute.
Vidgo announces executive leadership, expanded content and channel line-up
Vidgo announced the appointment of two new executives to its management team in a press release sent on Monday.
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Fubo TV shutting down sports betting business
Fubo TV says it will no longer develop the Fubo Gaming sports betting service and will shut it down in a handful of states.
Speedvision to return to television as free streaming channel
A cable TV magnate and a professional wrestler have teamed up to revive a broadcast outlet dedicated to motorsports.