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.
AT&T ends “sponsored data” scheme after California net neutrality law takes effect
AT&T says it will stop its "sponsored data" scheme that allowed customers to use certain streaming television apps without restriction.
YouTube TV adds more ViacomCBS channels to lineup
YouTube TV has added seven digital channels from the ViacomCBS portfolio of cable and broadcast networks.
New Android TV stick bearing Walmart’s Onn brand surfaces
Documents filed with federal regulators on Monday offered a sneak peek at a new Android TV device that is being designed by Walmart's in-house electronics brand Onn.
Peacock to offer every episode of “The Office” free for one week
From March 18 to March 24, all episodes of "The Office" will be free to stream with ads on Peacock.
Fox weighs original programs for free streamer Tubi
Executives at Fox Corporation are mulling plans to offer original programs via the company's free, ad-supported streaming TV service Tubi, according to a report.
Roku begins beefing up original content offering
Roku has lifted the curtain on a new original series that will soon be added to its ad-supported streaming service.
Flex helps keep Comcast broadband subscribers, executive says
Comcast's streaming TV box may not have deep market penetration, but it's helping the cable and broadband company keep customers.
Netflix mulls licensing original shows to broadcast, cable networks
Netflix has held discussions with several media companies about licensing some of its original programs for airing on linear networks.
Ad-supported HBO Max launching this summer
A cheaper, ad-supported version of AT&T's streaming service HBO Max is set to launch in June, executives at the company confirmed last week.
Netflix starts cracking down on password sharing
The service is telling some viewers that their freeloading days are coming to an end.
Hockey returns to ESPN with new deal that includes streaming
Telecasts of National Hockey League games are returning to ESPN under a new, 7-year deal that takes effect later this year.
Disney Plus surpasses 100 million global subscribers
The Walt Disney Company's family-friendly streaming service Disney Plus has eclipsed 100 million subscribers, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.