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.
Some SiriusXM customers to get free access to Stitcher Premium
Some SiriusXM customers now have access to Stitcher Premium as part of their subscriptions.
“House of the Dragon” causing some Roku models to overheat
Some older-model Roku devices are overheating when customers stream the new HBO Max drama "House of the Dragon."
Sinclair, Scripps stations dropping Me TV digital network
Around a dozen broadcast stations that carry Me TV will lose their affiliation next week.
NBC may cut prime-time shows, return 10 p.m. time slot to affiliates
NBC is considering a reduction in its prime-time programming that would allow local stations to reclaim the 10 p.m. time slot.
Executives in charge of HBO Max overseas to depart company
More executives focused on HBO Max's build out in Europe and other overseas territories are leaving Warner Bros Discovery in the coming months.
Jason Press, head of global HBO Max development, resigns
The top executive in charge of technology and development of WarnerMedia's HBO Max application resigned on Wednesday.
Plex tells users to change passwords after database breach
Plex is telling customers to change their passwords after the company discovered a database breach earlier in the week.
Fox News websites, apps top New York Times, CNN in July
The websites and apps of Fox News Digital topped CNN and the New York Times in overall multi-platform traffic in July.
YouTube TV building multi-view window option
YouTube TV may soon allow subscribers to view four television channels on one screen.
Google update will help Chromecast users free up storage space
A new Google TV update will finally allow users to clean up their apps with just a few taps of their remote control.
Nielsen data puts streaming ahead of cable for first time
More people watched television through streaming services than cable television for the first time, according to Nielsen.
Hulu has most-annoying commercials, survey reveals
Disney's general entertainment service Hulu has the most-annoying and most-repetitive ads of any streaming service, according to a survey.