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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.
Sling TV subscribers to get free Epix this weekend
Sling TV subscribers will get free access to the premium movie network Epix this weekend.
Microsoft will power ad-supported Netflix service
Netflix has tapped Microsoft to help power an ad-supported version of its global subscription streaming service
YouTube TV says it has 5 million streaming customers
YouTube TV says it has 5 million customers who are subscribing to the service or getting a free trial.
Pluto TV refreshes lineup, will add new game show programming
Pluto TV has re-organized its linear streams, launching fresh channels on the streamer and moving others to different categories.
Streaming news available through Newsy for free
Here are the different ways to watch Newsy on-air, on streaming device and on free streaming TV and audio platforms.
Amazon offers deep discounts on streaming gadgets, services
Here's a comprehensive list of every Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV and Android TV deal available for Amazon's Prime Day, with many discounts offered before the shopping event.
Amazon offers Fire TV Stick for $17
Ahead of its Prime Day shopping holiday, Amazon is offering customers a deep discount on its flagship streaming television stick.
TiVo buys Vewd as it explores making own operating system
TiVo's parent company has purchased Vewd as the company continues to develop its own smart television operating system.
Google TV to offer streamlined app sign-in for new devices
Google TV will soon make it easier for customers to download and sign-in to streaming services when they buy a new device.
Cinemax Go streaming service to close later this month
Warner Bros Discovery will stop operating its Cinemax Go streaming service at the end of the month.
NBC to pull plug on Olympic Channel
NBC Universal says it will move Olympic programming to Peacock and NBC's other broadcast and cable networks.
Comcast’s Xumo first to integrate all network news streamers
Xumo has become the first multi-platform streamer to offer broad access to all four major broadcast network news streaming channels.