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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.
Comcast integrates SiriusXM app into X1, Flex platforms
Comcast has integrated SiriusXM Pandora's flagship linear radio service into its X1-powered set-top boxes.
Local NBC News channels launch on Roku’s free streamer
The Roku Channel will offer several local news streams programmed by NBC owned-and-operated stations.
Roku promoted pirate broadcast app on Twitter
The Roku Twitter account promoted a pirate streaming service before the project was shut down, according to a review of social media posts by The Desk.
Netflix lays off 300 workers after subscriber count dips
Netflix issued a fresh round of layoffs on Thursday as the company attempts to recover from a dip in paying subscribers.
Developer shuts down Roku app after admitting piracy
The developer of a popular, underground Roku app that offered illegal access to Weigel channels says he is ending the project.
Philo adds two Weigel channels to line-up
Philo has added two channels programmed by Weigel Broadcasting to its base package, the company announced on Wednesday.
Developer pulls more pirate streams over vetting practices
The developer of an underground Roku app that re-distributed pirate streams and unlicensed content has removed the majority of those streams this week.
Legal threats force Roku app creator to remove pirate streams
The curator of a popular, free Roku app was forced to pull several streaming broadcast channels over concerns of piracy.
Sinclair will launch sports streaming service this week
The Sinclair Broadcast Group says it will launch its Bally Sports-branded regional sports streaming service later this week.
Roku launches click-to-buy ad partnership with Walmart
Roku and Walmart are teaming up on a new advertisement concept that will allow Roku users to buy things from Walmart using their remote control.
Comcast may end free Peacock promotion for Xfinity customers
An executive said a deal with Comcast to offer Peacock for free has been good for the service, but customers will eventually have to pay.
Paramount executive in charge of international divisions on leave
Paramount Global says its top executive in charge of the company's international divisions has been placed on leave.