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.
Paramount may close streaming version of Showtime
Executives at Paramount Global are weighing plans to close the streaming version of its Showtime movie service.
SiriusXM CEO changes tone on closing down Sirius platform
Moving customers off the legacy Sirius platform isn't economically feasible, the head of the company says.
Cheaper, HD-only Chromecast dongle in the works
Google is developing a new version of its flagship Android TV dongle that will allow customers to stream high definition video at a lower price point.
Roku updates software with focus on content discovery
Roku is rolling out a software update that will make it easier for streamers to discover new TV shows and movies.
NFL Plus sees confusion, complaints among subscribers
Some customers though the service was similar to NFL Sunday Ticket, while others said they weren't able to watch games that were part of their package.
Updated Apple TV operating system rolls out to users
The new operating system expands support for game controllers and offers new features like support for HDR 10+ and updated fitness metrics.
SiriusXM may increase price as new features added
As SiriusXM Pandora looks to add more capabilities and features to its radios, the company is starting to upward adjust its price on customers.
Sling TV, YouTube TV customers report NFL RedZone issues
Sling TV and YouTube TV customers reported problems with NFL RedZone on the first full day of the new football season.
Ex-Fox News commentator Bill O’Reilly gets new show at Vidgo
The conservative news commentator will produce around 40 episodes of the new show, which will stream exclusively on Vidgo.
Exclusive: Amazon, Walmart pull streaming boxes linked to piracy
Amazon and Walmart have deleted a number of sales listings for a device called a Superbox, which has been linked to TV piracy.
Warner Bros Discovery executive says coverage of content purge was excessive
Warner Bros Discovery executive Gunnar Wiedenfels said there wasn't anything unusual about the company's recent content purge.
Streaming ushers in a wide, confusing world of live sports on television
For sports fans, having live games spread across broadcast, cable and streaming has made for a chaotic television viewing experience.