Streaming
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.
Roku debuts refreshed devices with rechargeable remote
Roku has released two new versions of its popular Streaming Stick Plus and Ultra devices.
Judge issues injunction against shutter streaming service Locast
The injunction allows Locast to appeal a judge's earlier ruling that found the service acted outside copyright exemptions.
Google will incorporate free linear channels into Google TV
Currently, only Google's own YouTube TV and Dish Network's Sling TV are supported by the "live" feature on Google TV devices.
Scripps says Newsy will hit 90 percent of broadcast market
Newsy will also offer a new content lineup when it relaunches on broadcast television in October.
YouTube TV adds Univision, rolls out Spanish package
YouTube TV has added Univision and two other Spanish channels to its core programming lineup.
Fox looks to shake up weather with new streaming channel
Fox Corporation is hoping to replicate its success in the fields of general entertainment, news and sports with the launch of a new FAST channel dedicated to weather.
Haystack News debuts pop-up channel for California Recall election
Haystack News has launched a pop-up channel dedicated to providing live coverage and on-demand news reports of the California Recall election.
Former MGM exec believes Amazon will license studio’s films to other companies
A former MGM executive says the studio's library of content is too old and small for Amazon to not consider licensing out shows and movies.
SiriusXM could sunset Sirius platform by mid-decade, CEO says
The company continues to push its new IP-enabled SiriusXM 360L radios on carmakers, with SiriusXM-ready radios using the XM platform.
Fubo TV strikes deal to bring Root Sports to streamers
Fubo TV says it has reached an agreement with Root Sports to bring the live regional sports channel to its service.
Amazon unveils new TV sets, including one built in-house
Amazon unveiled its newest line of smart television sets on Thursday, including one that is designed and built by the tech company itself.
YouTube TV adds BeIN Sports to Sports Plus package
BeIN Sports and BeIN Sports Xtra are now available to stream on YouTube TV, BeIN announced this week.