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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.
Sony launches all-game show channel on Pluto TV
Sony Pictures Television has launched a new game show channel on the ViacomCBS-owned streaming service Pluto TV.
Lawmakers set sights on video services popular with kids
Two Democratic lawmakers have proposed a measure that would drastically change the way online companies like YouTube serve up content to underage users.
Roku tackles activation scammers with new email confirmation system
Roku is responding to a growing trend of customers falling victim to activation scams by changing the way new hardware is linked to a customer's account.
SiriusXM launches medical advice channel focused on coronavirus
Satellite and streaming radio company SiriusXM has launched a 24-hour medical advice channel dedicated to answering listener questions about the coronavirus outbreak.
Hulu teases cheaper live pricing in customer survey
Hulu has started asking some subscribers if they would be willing to pay for access to live television if the company lowered the price point.
VidAngel, company that pirated films, files plan to exit bankruptcy
A company forced into bankruptcy after pirating films from blockbuster movie studios has filed reorganization plans with a federal court that charts the next course for the service.
YouTube TV drops some Sinclair-owned regional sports networks
YouTube TV has pulled sports channels in Los Angeles and New York City owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group.
More than 10 million will automatically get HBO Max in April, AT&T executive says
AT&T's chief operating officer says more than 10 million customers who receive HBO programming will automatically get HBO Max in May.
Roku Channel adds ViacomCBS-branded streams from Pluto TV
Streaming platform Roku has rolled out several ViacomCBS-branded streams to its native Roku Channel TV service.
Amazon to stream more than 20 Yankees games from YES Network partner
Amazon will make nearly two dozen live baseball games available to subscribers of its Prime Video service, the company announced this week.
CBS News prevents Bernie Sanders from streaming own speech
Copyright infringement notices submitted to Twitter's Periscope and Facebook Live interrupted several live streams from amateur reporters and legitimate news organizations on Tuesday.
Streaming app Tubi rolls out to 30,000 hotel rooms
Streaming app Tubi TV has checked in to more than 30,000 hotel rooms across the country thanks to a partnership with Enseo.