Plex

Plex teases totally-reworked apps with new user interface
The new interface is rolling out in beta to mobile phones, ahead of a broader launch in early 2025.

Jim Rome brings sports radio show to streaming TV
The sports broadcaster partnered with A+E Networks and Range Digital Ventures to bring the Jim Rome Show to Freevee, Samsung TV Plus and other FAST platforms.

Plex debuts 92 free, ad-supported streaming TV channels in July
Plex added more than 90 free, ad-supported streaming TV channels to its service around the world in July.
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Plex (press release)

WBD launches “CNN Originals” free streaming channel
WBD has debuted a new free, ad-supported streaming channel that offers documentaries and docuseries from CNN.

BET Media launching Tyler Perry-centric FAST channels
BET Media and Tyler Perry are teaming up on two new FAST channels that will offer replays of certain BET sitcoms and dramas.

Free streaming channel count drops slightly to 1,943, report says
In March, the total number of FAST channels reported by Gavin Bridge was 1,963 — so, who lost 20 channels between then and now?

FanDuel TV launches new free streaming channel
FanDuel is breaking into the world of free, ad-supported streaming television with a new channel called FanDuel TV Extra.

Plex adds free NFL Channel ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
The addition of NFL Channel on the Plex app will allow football fans to watch free coverage of the 2024 NFL Draft, which starts on Thursday.

Plex reaches milestone of over 1,000 FAST content streams
More than 800 of Plex's 1,100-plus free streaming TV channels are available to users in the United States, the company affirmed on Wednesday.

Parks Associates reveals list of top leaders in video and entertainment for 2023
Parks Associates has released its annual Top Leaders in Technology list, which includes more than 80 executives in the field of video and entertainment.

Ryan Reynolds, Fubo partner on “Discontinued” documentary series
The inaugural season, to run 10 episodes, will explore defunct parts of pop culture like Blockbuster and the BlackBerry.

Channel 4 launches streaming channels in U.S.
Britain's Channel 4 is launching two free, ad-supported streaming channels in the United States.