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.
Roku warns users may lose access to YouTube TV
Roku is warning users of its streaming television hardware that they may have to go without access to YouTube TV soon.
Apple to invest billions supporting TV Plus, other services
Computer hardware and services giant Apple says it will invest more than $430 billion in the United States over the next five years.
Sony tests PlayStation streaming service in Poland
The service, called VideoPass, will be bundled with PlayStation Plus in Poland.
Streaming won’t wane in coming months, survey finds
Seven out of 10 Americans won't reduce their streaming consumption over the next quarter, according to a new survey.
Vice to start offering shows through Pluto TV
Pluto TV's content library will expand thanks to a new distribution agreement with Vice, the companies announced on Thursday.
Roku to distribute Quibi content under “Roku Originals” brand
The move covers more than 70 Quibi shows that were acquired by Roku earlier this year.
Hulu to add NFL Network, NFL RedZone in time for football season
The NFL will place its two cable channels NFL Network and NFL RedZone on Hulu with Live TV starting later this year.
Philo adds Bloomberg, Revry to program lineup
Philo is adding Bloomberg and Revry to its streaming TV lineup as well as hundreds of movies and TV shows from Crackle.
T-Mobile ends Sprint’s “Hulu on Us” promotion after acquisition
T-Mobile is no longer offering new Sprint lines for activation, and that means an end to the "Hulu on Us" promotion.
Philo testing picture-in-picture feature for TV listings
Philo is testing a new feature that would bring a significant update to its on-screen TV listings.
ViacomCBS appoints two new executives for news, local stations
ViacomCBS will unite its CBS news and local broadcast divisions under a single operation, with two new executives leading the joint effort.
Amazon Prime Video rolls out Discovery Plus add-on
Amazon Prime members and Prime Video subscribers can now purchase Discovery Plus as an add-on to their existing service.