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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.
Amazon offering discounts on streaming TV devices
Retailer Amazon has lowered the price of several popular streaming television devices.
Comcast to raise price of AMC Plus subscription for Xfinity customers
Starting in June, the cost of AMC Plus will increase to $9 a month for Xfinity video and Internet customers.
Allen Media offers standalone Weather Channel access
Viewers of the Weather Channel can access the climate-centric network without a cable or satellite subscription.
DirecTV Stream adds digital broadcast networks to line-up
DirecTV Stream said on Monday it would add four new channels to its basic package of live broadcast and cable networks.
SiriusXM acquires Conan O’Brien media business Team Coco
The deal includes a SiriusXM satellite radio channel programmed by the late-night talk show host and comedian.
Streamers offer deep discounts for National Streaming Day
Here are some of the best streaming deals for National Streaming Day.
Ad-supported Disney Plus will look to Hulu’s successes
Disney's finance and ad executives say they'll franchise lessons learned from running Hulu for a cheaper, yet-to-launch Disney Plus tier.
Disney vows to show few ads on cheaper version of Disney Plus
Disney will limit ad interruptions on Disney Plus to four minutes per hour and will not run ads when children are likely to be watching.
Fox Fall Schedule: Network cites Tubi for delayed announcement
Fox executives said their decision not to unveil fall programming will give equal weight to streaming service Tubi.
Netflix begins issuing pink slips to employees amid business slowdown
Around 150 employees at Netflix are being laid off as the company seeks to turn around its bad economic fortunes.
Analyst predicts lower-cost Apple TV on the way
Apple could release a cheaper Apple TV device, or it may not — it all depends.
Freevee from Amazon lands on Apple TV devices
Freevee is now supported on Apple TV devices, Amazon announced on Monday.