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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.
Netflix subscribers appear to shun service’s games
Less than 1 percent of Netflix subscribers are regularly using the company's novelty games, according to a report.
Google TV could offer native access to Xumo streams
Google is preparing an update to Google TV that could bring native access to 50 ad-supported channels powered by Xumo.
John Oliver criticizes Warner Bros Discovery over shelved movie
Comedian John Oliver criticized HBO's parent company Warner Bros Discovery during a segment on his news satire program.
Discovery Plus now integrated into Sling TV
Sling TV has incorporated subscription service Discovery Plus into its platform, priced at $5 a month.
HBO Max, Discovery Plus to merge next summer, executive says
Streaming services HBO Max and Discovery Plus will merge into a single app by next summer, executives affirmed on Thursday.
Paramount Plus grabs 64 million global streaming subscribers
Paramount Global said it added 5.2 million global subscribers to end its recent quarter with 64 million global subscribers.
Warner Bros Discovery to gut HBO Max development team
Some HBO Max shows could be re-branded as HBO Originals, while many will simply be dropped, according to a source.
Dish, Sling TV continue to shed subscribers
Dish Network on Wednesday reported subscriber losses at its traditional satellite service and its television streamer Sling TV.
DirecTV close to agreement with Amazon over Thursday football rights
DirecTV is nearing a deal that would bring Thursday Night Football to its commercial service.
MyBundle.TV inks deal with rural broadband group
The partnership will help MyBundle.TV reach millions of rural customers across the country through a partnership with over 1,500 broadband providers.
Comcast sees good financial quarter, though Peacock lags
Comcast beat financial estimates with higher revenue this past quarter, but net additions to Peacock were flat.
Spotify stops making Car Thing, cuts price on current inventory
Spotify says it has stopped manufacturing Car Thing, its $90 hands-free device aimed at drivers.