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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.
Roku replaces Sling button on remote with Apple TV Plus
Roku has quietly changed a preset button on its streaming hardware remote controls, bumping Dish Network's Sling TV in favor of Apple TV Plus.
Comcast CEO weighed idea of acquiring Roku
Comcast's CEO considered acquiring Roku as part of a streaming TV growth strategy, according to a report.
Sinclair says Bally Sports streamer won’t cost $23 a month
Sinclair's CEO says the $23 a month price cited by the New York Post and others is off, but won't say how much the service will ultimately cost.
Peacock to land on Amazon Fire TV devices this week
Comcast's streaming television service Peacock will finally be made available to users of Amazon's Fire TV devices this week.
Prende TV to relaunch with free, premium tiers
Univision says it will expand its Prende TV streaming service to include a new premium tier at some point next year.
Philo removes Scripps-owned Newsy
Wallet-friendly streaming service Philo has quietly removed the 24-hour digital news channel Newsy from its lineup.
No plans to offer ad-supported Disney Plus, CEO says
Disney's chief executive said there are no plans to offer a cheaper, ad-supported version of Disney Plus in the future.
Survey: Cord-cutters want access to lifestyle, knowledge channels
Television viewers who have dropped their expensive cable or satellite TV packages still want access to channels that offer lifestyle and knowledge programming, according to a new survey. The survey carried out by Beta Research in March and published earlier ... Read more
CBS launches digital news channel for Sacramento
"CBSN Sacramento" was delayed several times due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Peacock to stream three upcoming Major League Baseball games
Comcast's streaming television service Peacock will distribute three Major League Baseball (MLB) games later this week.
Scripps launches regional news network for Florida
The E. W. Scripps Company this week launched a new regional news network that will cover the state of Florida.
TCL TVs to get Google TV upgrade this summer
TCL smart TVs that run the Android TV operating system will receive an upgrade to Google TV later this summer.