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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.
Paramount Global to bring Pluto TV to Canada
Paramount Global's free, ad-supported streaming television service Pluto TV is finally making its way to Canada.
YouTube TV rolling out surround sound to more platforms
YouTube TV says it is rolling out surround sound support for more devices this week, including Chromecast and Roku devices.
Apple TV to see improvements with forthcoming software update
The updated operating system will offer a number of improvements and new integrations, Apple executives said this week.
AT&T removes HBO Max perk for new Fiber customers
AT&T has quietly ended a promotion that bundled free access to HBO Max with some of its top-tier fiber Internet packages.
Exclusive: Red Ventures to close Cord Cutters News
Red Ventures is winding down the streaming television-focused blog Cord Cutters News two years after it acquired the website.
Sling TV becomes first to integrate billing into MyBundle.tv platform
Streaming TV aggregator MyBundle.TV will now allow customers to sign up and pay for Dish Network's Sling TV right from the platform.
SiriusXM to pull remaining iHeart simulcasts from radio service
KIIS (Kiss FM) and WHTZ (Z100) will be dropped from SiriusXM's satellite and streaming radio services starting June 1.
Lionsgate to spin off premium movie network Starz
Lionsgate is in the initial stages of spinning off its premium movie service Starz, the company's CEO affirmed on Friday.
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.