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.
Locast launches on Vizio smart TVs
Local broadcast streamer Locast is now natively integrated into Vizio's line of smart television sets, the company announced on Wednesday.
Comcast, ViacomCBS join forces for streaming service in Europe
Comcast and ViacomCBS are partnering on a new streaming service called Sky Showtime that will launch in Europe later this year.
SiriusXM Pandora sued over satellite radio promotional rates
A California man is suing SiriusXM Pandora over promotional rates that are offered to some of its existing subscribers.
AccuWeather Now officially launches, first on Roku Channel
AccuWeather has formally launched its free streaming service, with the Roku Channel getting first dibs at the new streamer.
Roku brings Spectrum app back under new agreement with Charter
A long carriage dispute Roku and Charter/Spectrum finally ended this week.
Sinclair, Dish Network reach temporary agreement
The agreement allows Sinclair's local broadcast channels to remain on Dish Network while both sides negotiate a new contract.
Dish Network, DirecTV sats aging without replacements, analyst says
The situation could prove dire for millions of households that lack access to broadband Internet.
HBO Max team working on new app experience
Developers at AT&T are working on a new HBO Max app that will fix common bugs and glitches associated with the app, according to a report.
YouTube TV to stream Thursday NFL games in ultra high-def
YouTube TV will offer subscribers with its 4K Plus add-on ultra-high def access to Thursday night National Football League games.
Disney Plus surpasses 116 million subscribers
Disney sees gains for its flagship streamer, ESPN Plus and Hulu, while Hulu's Live TV product saw a dip in customers.
Verizon gives free AMC Plus access to some subscribers
Verizon is offering some customers of its wireless and fiber Internet service an extended free trial of the streaming service AMC Plus.
Fubo TV grows subscribers, advertising revenue
Fubo TV says it now serves more than 680,000 paying customers, more than doubling its subscriber base compared to one year ago.