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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 may try to distribute its Flex box to non-customers
A Comcast executive hinted this week that the cable company may distribute its streaming TV hardware beyond its customer base.
Comcast’s Peacock flies high with 33 million users
Peacock now has 33 million users across the United States, an increase from 22 million users at the end of September.
HBO and HBO Max have more than 41 million subscribers
The gap between customers who have access to HBO Max and those who don't is starting to close
Sling TV raises prices of base subscription packages
Dish Network-owned streaming service Sling TV is raising the cost of its base subscription packages by $5 a month.
Philo adds AccuWeather Channel as storms sweep through U.S.
Wallet-friendly streaming TV service Philo added the AccuWeather Channel on Tuesday on the same week a series of strong winter storms are forecast to sweep through the United States.
WWE Network to shut down, with content moving to Peacock
The WWE Network will shut down in mid-March, with content moving to Comcast's Peacock.
Food Network pulls streaming clips after reality show winner charged with murder
Discovery Networks has pulled clips of a cooking competition after a recent show winner was charged in connection with the death of a child last week.
Americans spend average of $47 a month on streaming services
The average American household dropped more money on streaming television services in 2020 compared to the previous year.
TCL will debut new Roku, Android-powered TV sets this year
TCL says it will offer major upgrades to its line of Roku-powered smart TV sets, including a new series powered by its new mini-LED technology.
Pluto TV adds two new BBC-branded channels
Free streaming TV service Pluto TV has added two new BBC-branded channels to its lineup.
Netflix tops 200 million worldwide subscribers
Netflix says it now has over 200 million global subscribers and doesn't need to borrow any more money to fuel its growth strategy.
ViacomCBS sets March 4 date for Paramount Plus launch
ViacomCBS says its newest streaming TV service Paramount Plus will launch in the United States and Latin America on March 4.