Streaming
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.
AMC readying ad-supported version of AMC Plus streaming service
AMC Networks will launch a version of its streaming service that will include advertisements on its on-demand content offering.
Twitter adds more controversial labels to news accounts
Twitter has affixed a controversial "government-funded" label to more news-related profiles, including that of Australian broadcaster ABC News and Canada's CBC.
Streaming options abound for 2023 NBA Finals
The finals will be available on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV this year, which are carried on a wide variety of afforable streaming TV services.
Slovak national broadcaster launches new sports channel
Slovakia's national broadcaster has launched an online sports channel to bring more live events to sports fans there.
Sling TV launches on some Amazon Echo Show devices
Sling TV is now available on some Amazon Echo Show smart screen devices, the company said this week.
Sling Freestream adds 9 more channels to service
Sling Freestream has added nine new linear content channels, the company announced on Thursday.
DirecTV rolls out new Gemini set-top box
DirecTV has refreshed its set-top hardware with a new Android TV box called Gemini.
YouTube TV to offer more channels from Sinclair
Sinclair and YouTube TV have renewed their carriage agreement, with the streaming service returning Tennis Channel to its lineup.
WBD unveils price hike, new name for streamer HBO Max
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) will abandon its cornerstone streaming brand "HBO Max" in favor of a relaunched product called "Max."
Google incorporates more free channels into TV platform
Google is rolling out an updated version of its Google TV interface that will see hundreds of free television streams added to the platform.
YouTube reveals NFL Sunday Ticket pricing, offers presale discount
The actual cost of NFL Sunday Ticket when purchased through YouTube TV is around $800 per football season.
Audacy weighs premium tier with commercial-free radio streams
Audacy is exploring a plan that would allow users of its streaming radio app to listen to commercial-free music, news and sports programming for a monthly fee. [EXCLUSIVE]