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NASA to launch free streaming video platform
NASA says it is launching a standalone video streaming service as part of a broader refresh of its website and digital presence.
Netflix restructures advertising partnership with Microsoft
The changes allow Netflix to charge marketers less for advertising inventory, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Philo to remove AXS, HDNet Movies by end of month
Streaming cable TV alternative Philo will remove two general entertainment channels on July 31.
Charter sheds 200,000 pay TV customers during Q2 2023
Charter reported a loss of 200,000 Spectrum TV subscribers during Q2 2023, and a 54 percent increase in its Spectrum Mobile business.
Rakuten TV launches new DAZN soccer channel
Rakuten TV has launched a free, ad-supported streaming channel powered by DAZN that is dedicated to women's soccer.
Indonesia blocks Twitter website after rebranding to X
Government regulators in Indonesia have blocked access to Twitter after the social platform changed its website to X.com this week.
Networks, streamers band together to oppose FCC changes
The Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition pits major broadcast network owners against local affiliate groups in the fight over the streaming television industry's future.
Roku grows customer base to 73.5 million during Q2
Roku earned $847 million in net revenue during Q2, including $744 million in revenue from its platform business.
Comcast loses 543,000 video customers during Q2
Comcast continues to shed pay television customers — and, surprisingly, also lost broadband customers during Q2 2023.
Spotify adds 36 million global users during Q2
Spotify logged its best financial quarter in terms of user growth, but its financial loss was greater than what Wall Street analysts expected.
CBS News to stop offering standalone radio app
CBS News will stop offering a standalone version of its radio app by the end of the month.
FIFA brings free streaming channel to more services
FIFA has launched its free, ad-supported FIFA Plus channel on the Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV and Android TV.