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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.
Comcast, WWE acknowledge removing controversial segments from shows
Comcast and the WWE have affirmed reports that the companies are screening and removing problematic content in certain professional wrestling shows.
Peacock crosses 35 million registered users
Peacock has 35 million registered users, according to data revealed by executives at an advertiser event earlier this week.
Comcast scrubs WWE programs of racist content after move to Peacock
Comcast and the WWE are editing some shows to remove racist and problematic content.
Disney moving forward with price increase for Disney Plus
The Walt Disney Company will increase the price of its flagship streaming service Disney Plus by $1 a month, starting Friday.
Curiosity Stream now at 15 million subscribers, executives say
Curiosity Stream now has 15 million paying subscribers, an increase of 2 million subscribers compared to six months ago.
Woman arrested for starting fire outside California TV station
A California woman was arrested this week for starting a large fire outside of a local television station.
Discovery Plus lands Gordon Ramsay shows through All3Media deal
More than 100 hours of Gordon Ramsay-fronted content will be heading to Discovery Plus under a new deal that includes reality-based programming distributed by All3Media.
AT&T won’t release theatrical films same-day on HBO Max in 2022
AT&T will not release new feature films on HBO Max next year on the same day those films appear in movie theaters in the United States.
Nuvyyo rolling out fix for Daylight Saving bug in Tablo devices
A new firmware update has been released to address a Daylight Saving Time-related glitch on Tablo devices.
Amazon to release new voice remote with Fire TV devices in April
Amazon confirmed this week that it will soon release updated versions of its Fire TV devices to include a new Alexa-enabled voice remote.
T-Mobile won’t change Binge On perk after California net neutrality rule
T-Mobile says it has no plans to change its Binge On feature that allows some subscribers to stream video without counting against data caps.
ESPN confirms interest in Sunday Ticket, but nothing decided yet
ESPN executives say the network is ready to hold discussions with the NFL over the Sunday Ticket package.