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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.
Locast suspends operations after court ruling
The broadcast streaming service is effectively dead, but the copyright infringement trial against it will continue.
Locast will stop interrupting streams with donation request
After an unfavorable court ruling this week, Locast says it will no longer interrupt live video streams with a request that a viewer donates.
HBO Max, Youtube land on Spectrum smart boxes
Two new streaming services are rolling out this week for users of Charter/Spectrum's online-connected set-top boxes.
Netflix hit with federal lawsuit over child suicides
A federal lawsuit alleges Netflix ignored warnings that its show "13 Reasons Why" could encourage teenagers to self-harm.
New Sling TV interface lands on some Android TV devices
Dish Network's streaming television service Sling TV is rolling out a new user interface for viewers with Android TV devices.
Fox to launch sports programming on separate Tubi app
Streaming television service Tubi is launching a sports programming vertical, Fox announced this week.
AT&T TV relaunches as DirecTV Stream
AT&T TV and AT&T TV Now have relaunched this week under the new DirecTV Stream brand name.
DirecTV reduces HBO Max free trial to three months
Fresh from its spin-off from AT&T, video provider DirecTV is reducing the availability of one of its best perks.
T-Mobile gifts some subscribers extended trial of Apple TV Plus
T-Mobile is allowing some customers to get an extended free trial of Apple's streaming TV service.
Fubo TV could grab five million subscribers in five years
The top executive at Fubo TV says he believes his linear streaming television service could grab anywhere from three million to five million subscribers within the next five years. The statement came in an interview with a CNBC reporter published ... Read more
Fuse Media to launch standalone subscription video service
Fuse Media will incorporate a subscription video feature into its streaming TV apps later this year.
Some Cricket customers to get cheaper HBO Max for free
AT&T is expanding its complementary access to HBO Max with free access for some customers of its prepaid service Cricket.