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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.
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.
Sky customers getting Disney Plus later this month
Satellite broadcaster Sky has struck a non-exclusive agreement with the Walt Disney Company to bring the new streaming service Disney Plus to Sky Q set-top boxes later this month.
Exclusive: AT&T stops marketing Watch AT&T, says new service isn’t meant for cord-cutters
AT&T says its new streaming service, AT&T TV, is targeted at cable customers who are satisfied with their service but want other options.
New AT&T streaming TV services launches, costs $93 a month
AT&T wants customers to pay $93 a month for streaming TV — a significant premium compared to the cost of competing services.
Haystack TV launches dedicated Super Tuesday channel
Haystack TV, a free streaming TV service that aggregates news stories from local and national organizations, has launched a dedicated Super Tuesday channel.
New Pluto TV update breaks service for some Roku users
An update to the free streaming service Pluto TV is causing some issues for Roku streaming device users. It's a problem with a relatively simple solution.