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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.
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.
Fox Weather gets carriage on Amazon Freevee, Verizon Fios
Fox Weather has inked a deal that makes the streaming weather network available on Amazon's Freevee service and Verizon Fios.
Comcast restructures Peacock PR department, some executives to leave
Comcast is shuffling its public relations and comms team for Peacock as the streamer struggles to add subscribers.
New Amazon Fire TV Cube will upscale older content into 4K
The new Amazon Fire TV Cube includes upscaling content that will make standard-definition and high-definition content look like it was shot in 4K.
Trevor Noah to leave “Daily Show” after seven years
Comedian Trevor Noah will leave Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" after seven years of hosting the satire news program.
BBC to cut hundreds of jobs at World Service
The BBC says it will cut around 400 jobs and make some channels digital-only as part of a cost-savings measure.
Fox donates $1 million to American Red Cross for hurricane relief
Fox Corporation says it is donating $1 million to the American Red Cross Hurricane Ian disaster relief efforts.