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.
Sling TV to get new AMC add-on packages
Dish Network's Sling TV has reached a new deal with programmer AMC Networks covering six linear channels as well as a handful of new on-demand add-on options.
Is YouTube TV the best cordcutting replacement for cable?
YouTube TV costs $50 a month for around 70 channels. But is it the best option for cordcutters who want cable TV without cable prices?
TiVo enters a crowded market with new streaming TV device
A new streaming TV device is launching in April from a household name recognized by television lovers for decades.
Gone from Netflix, DVD sales of “Friends” soar
DVD and digital sales of the TV series "Friends" have tripled since the show became unavailable to stream on Netflix in the United States.
Comcast exploring acquisition of Vudu from Walmart
Comcast Corporation is exploring a possible acquisition of Internet-based video rental company Vudu.
Fox interested in purchasing Tubi TV, report says
Fox is exploring a possible acquisition of San Francisco-based streaming TV and movie provider Tubi TV.
Oakland, San Jose sports teams move radio broadcasts to the web
The Oakland Athletics and San Jose Sharks will move their audio play-by-play to Internet streams in lieu of traditional radio broadcasts.
SiriusXM, Pandora expected to remain separate entities
The decision to keep SiriusXM and Pandora as separate offerings is by design now, but it wasn't the intention from the start.
Regional Fox Sports networks probably aren’t coming back to Dish anytime soon
Dish's chairman said the company was able to save money by dropping 16 Fox-branded RSNs last year.
Dish-owned Sling TV loses subscribers for first time
Dish Network turned a profit last quarter despite losing subscribers of both its traditional satellite TV and online-only Sling TV services.
Pluto TV adds three new streaming channels
Streaming service Pluto TV has rolled out three new channels, increasing a new international sports network.
Roku latest report says company has nearly 40 million users
Nearly 40 million households are using Roku devices, making it the second-most popular streaming TV device for binge-watchers and cord-cutters alike.