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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.
Sky Showtime officially launches in Nordic countries
Sky Showtime officially debuted this week in a handful of countries, offering TV shows and movies from Comcast and Paramount.
Google releases cheaper version of Android TV streaming device
Google has finally debuted the cheaper version of its flagship Chromecast with Google TV streaming device.
Google starts to dominate streaming TV market in Europe
Google's streaming television platform Android TV is growing its share of the European smart TV market, according to new research.
NewsOn adds local CBS News streams to service
NewsOn is bringing more than a dozen local CBS News streams to its platform under a new deal with Paramount Global.
Verizon offers customers discounted NFL Plus subscription
Verizon is offering some customers of its wireless phone service a discount on the NFL's new streaming service.
TuneIn partners with Bleav for new sports programming
TuneIn is adding hundreds of sports-related shows produced and distributed by Bleav, the companies announced on Wednesday.
Philo partners with Amazon for TV controls through Alexa
Customers of the streaming service Philo can now use their Alexa-enabled Fire TV remotes and smart speakers to find shows and movies.
Get It or Skip It? Frndly TV
Frndly TV is easy to use, affordable and has a lot of channels — but is it the best streaming service on the market for you?
Amazon offers deep discount on Showtime, Starz subscriptions
Amazon is offering Prime members a deep discount on subscriptions to premium movie networks Showtime and Starz.
SiriusXM to close Garth Brooks radio channel
SiriusXM Pandora will stop broadcasting a channel dedicated to the music of Garth Brooks by the end of the month.
Amazon streaming Thursday Night Football games on Twitch for free
Amazon's gaming service Twitch is streaming Thursday Night Football games for free as part of a multi-year deal with the National Football League.
Disney, Comcast each express interest in acquiring all of Hulu
Executives at Disney and Comcast are each interested in acquiring all of general entertainment service Hulu.