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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.
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.
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.