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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.
Android users to get premium version of Comcast’s Peacock for free
Users of Google's Android operating system will get free access to the premium version of Comcast's Peacock for three months, executive said on Friday.
Tablo review: A streaming DVR that finally liberates broadcast TV
The Tablo is a whole-home network DVR that unlocks the full potential of free, broadcast TV by freeing it from the confines of the television set.
Pluto TV the largest free streaming service in the world, executive says
Pluto TV is quickly becoming one of the most-dominant ad-supported streaming services in the world — and that momentum shows no sign of slowing down.
Exclusive: Like HBO Max, Comcast’s Peacock may miss Roku, Amazon on launch day
Like AT&T's HBO Max, Comcast's Peacock could miss two of the biggest platforms when the service is ready to launch on July 15.
CBS News goes global, rolls out CBSN app in 83 countries
CBSN has started distributing its free streaming news service in 83 regional app stores across the world, according to a release.
HBO subscribers report access problems after paying through Roku, Amazon
Roku and Amazon users who pay for HBO Now natively through those platforms are having troubles accessing HBO Max on other devices.
SiriusXM pulls iHeart’s WHTZ off satellite platform
WHTZ is one of two iHeart stations syndicated nationally on SiriusXM, a holdover from the days when Sirius and XM were separate services.
Sinclair to launch national morning news program on fifth-net stations, online
Sinclair will launch a new three-hour morning news program that will contain a hybrid of local and national news stories, the company said.
Philo inks deal with Epix, Starz to provide first add-ons for budget streaming service
Philo has signed a deal with Lionsgate and MGM Studios to bring two premium movie networks to its budget streaming service as add-on packages.
Haystack TV re-brands as Haystack News, reports sizable audience growth
Ad-supported streaming television service Haystack TV will change its name to Haystack News as it focuses squarely on delivering news content.
Mobile phone customers report problems with phone calls, text messages
Customers across the country are reporting issues with T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T phone services.
Exclusive: CBS nears launch of 24-hour Sacramento-based news channel
After multiple missed launch windows, CBS is finally preparing to unveil a 24-hour digital news channel based in Sacramento that will cover Northern California.