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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.
Executive departure from Paramount fuels speculation around Showtime
The departure of a key Paramount Global executive has stoked speculation about the future of the Showtime premium movie network.
Philo launches first native app on Samsung smart TVs
Wallet-friendly streaming television service Philo is rolling out a version of its app that will be native to Samsung‘s Tizen-powered smart TV sets. It is the first time Philo has offered a version of its app that is native to a smart television ... Read more
Peacock now has 15 million paying subscribers, executive says
Comcast's direct-to-consumer streaming service Peacock now has 15 million paying subscribers.
Amazon brings sports highlights to Fire TV devices
Amazon says it is now offering thousands of hours of free sports highlights for users of its Fire TV line of streaming devices.
Newsy to re-brand as Scripps News early next year
Scripps says its free-to-air news channel Newsy will re-brand to Scripps News early next year.
Charter to raise broadcast fee on Spectrum TV in November
Customers of Charter's Spectrum TV are about to see their bills go up yet again.
Disney, ESPN restored to Dish, Sling under temporary agreement
ESPN, the Disney Channel and other Disney-owned channels are back on Sling TV and Dish Network under a temporary agreement reached late Sunday evening.
Vidgo emerges as cheapest way to stream ESPN without cable
Vidgo has emerged as the cheapest way to stream ESPN and other Disney-owned channels after they were dropped from Dish Network's Sling TV this weekend.
Dish Network, Sling TV lose Disney-owned channels
Disney has pulled its cable and broadcast networks from Dish Network and Sling TV after both sides failed to reach a new carriage agreement.
Research firm sees ad-supported Netflix dominating by 2027
New research released by Omdia says most global Netflix customers will use the ad-supported version of the service by 2027.
Comcast shifting more services to Sky streaming boxes
Comcast's Sky says it will shift more services to its streaming set-top boxes, but will still support satellites for a few more years.
New Amazon Fire TV Cube model gets discount for Prime members
The new Amazon Fire TV Cube streaming TV device is on sale for $100 when Prime customers use a special code at check-out.