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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.
Apple working on ad-supported version of streaming TV service
Apple is working on a version of its Apple TV Plus streaming service that will include advertisements, according to a report.
TuneIn expands radio stations with Live365 partnership
A new partnership between TuneIn and Live365 will see a significant amount of new radio stations brought to the TuneIn platform.
Fox-owned Tubi touts over 200 free streaming channels
Tubi says it is now offering over 200 linear channels of content, the streaming service's parent company Fox said this week.
Vidgo’s winning formula: More channels for less money
Vidgo offers more sports and entertainment channels for less money than any other streaming service. But how does it stand up to the competition?
Roku smart home items pop up at Walmart stores
Roku is known for its budget-line of TV hardware. Now, the company appears to be branching into the broader smart home market.
Samsung to license Tizen OS to third-party TV makers
Samsung says it will allow third-party companies to use a version of its Tizen OS smart TV operating system.
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.