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Plex

Plex is an American media streaming and software company that operates the Plex streaming service and Plex Media Server. The company offers free, ad-supported television and on-demand programming alongside tools that allow users to organize and stream their personal media collections across devices.

The logo of streaming app Plex. (Courtesy image, Graphic by The Desk)

Plex to increase subscription price, offers update on new app experience

Plex will start charging its premium users $7 per month for perks like remote streaming and other enhanced features.

Plex includes access to free streaming channels like NBC Sports Now, SNL Vault, American Crimes and NBC GolfPass, among others. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Plex adds more free streaming channels from NBC Universal

NBC Sports Now, NBC GolfPass, American Crimes and local NBC- and Telemundo-owned news feeds are available to stream without a subscription.

The logo of C15 Studios set against the backdrop of a Formula 1 race.

C15 Studio brings FAST channels to Plex

The company programs channels on behalf of Formula 1, One Championship and Triton Poker, among others.

Scott Hancock. (Courtesy photo)

Plex VP of Marketing Scott Hancock to depart company

After more than a decade at Plex, Scott Hancock is ready to take on new opportunities.

The new Plex app for Apple TV devices offers a refreshed presentation of TV and film content along with social features. (Courtesy image)

Plex offers preview of refreshed Apple TV app, updates new features

The new Plex app will be offered as a preview on Apple TV devices; the company is also rolling out new social connectivity features and HEVC encoding for Plex Pass users.

The new user interface of the Plex mobile app. (Courtesy photo)

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. (Courtesy photo)

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.

NFL Channel is the National Football League's free, ad-supported streaming channel, now available on Plex.

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)
A promotional slate for the CNN Originals FAST channel.

WBD launches “CNN Originals” free streaming channel

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

Actor and comedian Tyler Perry.

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.

TCL will distribute three streaming channels programmed by Hearst Television through the TCL TV Plus platform.

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?

The logo of FanDuel TV Extra

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.

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