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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.
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.
Customers slightly more satisfied with ad-free options, survey reveals
A new survey revealed customers are happier with ad-free streaming services compared to ad-supported options — but only slightly.
Survey: Most Netflix customers likely to stick with no-ads option
Most Netflix customers won't switch from a commercial-free plan to a cheaper, ad-supported one, according to a new Whip Media survey.
Amazon to stop selling Fire TV device for free broadcast stations
Amazon says it will no longer offer a version of its Fire TV streaming hardware that allows television viewers to receive free broadcast stations.
Roku Channel adds more local NBC News streams
The Roku Channel has added several local NBC News streams and other channels to its free service.