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Netflix cost creeps past HBO Max, Prime Video as price increase takes effect
The cost of a basic Netflix subscription will soon exceed that of HBO Max and Amazon Prime.
iHeart to program music channels on Comcast’s Xumo
Xumo will begin offering iHeart Radio-programmed music streams through its free streaming television app.
Paramount makes “Yellowstone” free to stream on Pluto TV
Paramount is now making three seasons of Yellowstone available to stream for free on Pluto TV, the company said.
DirecTV moves channels into cheaper package
DirecTV Stream says it will relocate two channels to a cheaper programming tier.
Sling TV adds international news channels to free tier
Sling TV is making several international news channels available for free as interest in global affairs programming has jumped.
CNN unveils programming for upcoming streaming service
Shows by Kate Bolduan, Sara Sidner, Brian Stelter and Anderson Cooper will be among those debuting on CNN Plus.
CNN Plus sets late March date for debut
CNN Plus will not offer a live feed of the namesake cable television channel.
Discovery seeks to bundle, then merge, apps down the road
A Discovery executive said it will take "months" to offer a combined HBO Max-Discovery Plus service.
ViacomCBS shifts toward Paramount brand name
The international media company once known as ViacomCBS will be called Paramount Global going forward.
Tablo maker unveils new ATSC 3 hardware
The new hardware will be able to decode ATSC 3, or Next Gen TV, signals and costs $300.
YouTube TV to lower price if NBC channels dropped
YouTube TV says it reduce its subscription price if Comcast-owned channels are dropped.
Netflix tests limited free plan in Kenya
Netflix is allowing Kenyans to download their app on Android phones and stream a limited amount of content for free.