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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.
AT&T to spin off WarnerMedia, merge content unit with Discovery
When the dust settles, AT&T's shareholders will own 71 percent of the new company, with Discovery's shareholders controlling the rest.
Disney to shut down Fox channel in United Kingdom
The Walt Disney Company is shuttering its Fox pay television channel in the United Kingdom as it focuses more efforts on Disney Plus.
AT&T looks to merge media assets with Discovery
The deal could be announced as early as this week, according to some news outlets.
Amazon launches free streaming TV service in India
Amazon has rolled out a free streaming television service within its shopping app in India.
WarnerMedia CEO laments not taking Hulu global
The WarnerMedia CEO said he regretted not pushing harder for Hulu to expand around the world during his time there.
Xperi subsidiary TiVo wins Mobi TV assets at auction
Xperi said its subsidiary operation TiVo Corporation was the highest bidder for Mobi TV's assets.
Disney Plus nets 103 million global subscribers
Hulu and ESPN Plus also added subscribers, with the latter nearly doubling the number of customers served since last year.
TiVo tries to walk back rumors of Stream dongle’s demise
After more than a week of press coverage, Xperi finally attempted to walk back comments made by its chief executive concerning the TiVo Stream 4K.
Roku sets May 20 as date for launch of Originals
Streaming hardware maker Roku will launch its slate of acquired Quibi shows and other original programs on May 20,
Seth Rogen teams up with SiriusXM for new podcast
Seth Rogen is teaming up with SiriusXM Pandora for a new podcast series.
Fubo TV now at 590,000 subscribers as cord-cutting continues
Fubo TV ended the previous quarter with 590,000 paying subscribers, an increase of 43,000 customers.
Walmart readies launch of Onn-branded Android TV device
Walmart is getting ready to launch its own Android TV streaming device under the house brand Onn