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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.
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.
Paramount CEO confirms discussions over winding down Showtime
The head of Paramount Global confirmed the company is discussing ways to sunset the Showtime streaming service.
Warner Bros Discovery exec hints at future price increases
Customers who are used to paying certain amounts for HBO Max and Discovery Plus may find themselves paying more for a new service next year.
Paramount may close streaming version of Showtime
Executives at Paramount Global are weighing plans to close the streaming version of its Showtime movie service.
SiriusXM CEO changes tone on closing down Sirius platform
Moving customers off the legacy Sirius platform isn't economically feasible, the head of the company says.
Cheaper, HD-only Chromecast dongle in the works
Google is developing a new version of its flagship Android TV dongle that will allow customers to stream high definition video at a lower price point.
Roku updates software with focus on content discovery
Roku is rolling out a software update that will make it easier for streamers to discover new TV shows and movies.