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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.
Disney to increase cost of Disney Plus, Hulu in December
Disney says it will hike the price of its Disney Plus and Hulu services in December.
Disney says Hulu with Live TV lost 100,000 subscribers
Disney says its Hulu with Live TV service lost 100,000 customers to end the quarter with 4 million subscriptions.
Walmart explores adding streaming access to Walmart Plus memberships
Walmart has held discussions with several media companies on a partnership that could allow Walmart Plus membership to access a streaming TV service.
Xperi says TV maker signs on for TiVo Stream operating system
The forthcoming TiVo Stream operating system already has a customer in an unnamed media company, according to executives.
TuneIn adds coverage of Premier League soccer matches
TuneIn announced a new partnership on Tuesday that will allow Premium subscribers to stream Premier League matches.
Philo adds more channels from Weigel Broadcasting to lineup
Budget-conscious streaming television service Philo says it has added several new channels based on customer feedback.
Vizio launches tool to consolidate streaming subscriptions
The tool will allow customers to enter their payment information, then manage their streaming services in one location.
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.