Amazon Fire TV devices offer access to over 400 free live TV channels, primarily consisting of FAST channels. This content is ad-supported, leveraging the growing shift in consumer behavior towards free content amidst rising subscription costs.
Platform strategy now spans four business models at once: OTT, SVOD, AVOD, and FAST. This category covers recommendation engines, content discovery, CTV app experience, player SDKs, and the subscriber engagement data that tells you whether a feature actually worked.
Amazon Fire TV devices offer access to over 400 free live TV channels, primarily consisting of FAST channels. This content is ad-supported, leveraging the growing shift in consumer behavior towards free content amidst rising subscription costs.
Apple is continuing the development of Vision Pro and its associated software, visionOS, with version 27 of the operating system scheduled for release at WWDC on June 8th. This confirms that the Vision Products Group has not been dissolved, despite market rumors.
Legends, a crime drama starring Steve Coogan, reached the top 10 globally on Netflix within three days of its release.
The article discusses the growing adoption of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) as a response to viewer fatigue with multiple paid OTT subscriptions, highlighting its distinction from traditional 'free TV' through on-demand characteristics and diverse content.
This article discusses the trend of live sports moving to "Big Tech streaming platforms" operated by companies like Amazon, Apple, and Google, behind paywalls. It raises concerns about how this shift to subscription-based streaming services for sports content affects accessibility and affordability for consumers.
Instagram is reportedly exploring the expansion of its content offerings beyond short-form Reels to include longer-form video tailored for TV consumption. This strategic consideration suggests a potential move into broader video streaming formats and platforms.
Formula 1 and Sky have extended their broadcast partnership through 2034 in the UK/Ireland and 2032 in Italy, securing exclusive rights for Sky. This multi-year agreement reinforces Sky's position as the primary broadcaster for F1 in these key European markets.
The article details the 2026 Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race schedule, confirming that the main event will be exclusively broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video. It specifies the date, start time, and stages of the race, along with a printable tracker for viewers.
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Roku and TCL, alleging that software updates intentionally cause their smart TVs to malfunction or become unusable. The lawsuit specifically targets products from both companies.
Disney's new CEO, Josh D'Amaro, outlined a business strategy on his first earnings call that integrates parks, streaming, sports, and games through Disney+. This vision aims to create a unified, connected customer experience across various Disney divisions.
ITVX, ITV's streaming service, achieved a record performance in April, recording 311 million total streams. This milestone was attributed to content such as "I'm A Celebrity… South Africa".
Disney+'s "Andor" was the most streamed content on Star Wars Day 2025, surpassing classic films. US fans consumed a total of 33 billion minutes of Star Wars content, with UAE fans streaming on Disney+.
Nielsen data indicates that Disney+'s 'Andor' series is more popular among Millennials and Gen X, while 'The Mandalorian' resonates more strongly with other generational demographics. This highlights differing audience preferences for Star Wars content across age groups on the streaming platform.
Disney+ will release 10 new minisodes of the children's program "Bluey" starting May 20. The announcement details the availability of this new short-form content on the streaming platform.
Paramount has confirmed its plan to migrate Pluto TV onto the Paramount+ technology platform by mid-2026. This move aims to unify the streaming stack, bringing together infrastructure, data, recommendations, and advertising technology across its free and subscription streaming services. The consolidation is intended to reduce duplication, improve product development, create a more integrated viewer experience, and offer enhanced ad targeting and measurement capabilities.
According to Nielsen data, Disney+'s 'Andor' is most popular among Millennial and Gen X audiences while 'The Mandalorian' attracts all other generations. This indicates a generational split in viewership preferences for Star Wars content on the streaming platform.
FIFA has reportedly not yet finalized broadcast deals for the 2026 men's World Cup in China and India, less than two years before the tournament. This situation raises the possibility that streaming and television access could be affected in these two major markets.
Bell Media secured Canadian broadcast rights for the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) through a multi-year agreement. This deal makes TSN the exclusive Canadian broadcaster and streamer for all games of the WNBA's new Canadian team, Tempo.
MUTV, the official channel for Manchester United, has launched on several Connected TV platforms, including Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Xbox, and Roku. Subscribers can now access the club's content directly through these devices.
Disney+ will release 10 new minisodes of the children's program "Bluey" starting May 20. The Heeler family's new content will be available on the streaming platform.
A report indicates that Australians are increasingly subscribing to streaming services offering live sports and major events, reflecting a shift in viewing habits, particularly among younger audiences. This trend highlights the growing importance of live content in driving streaming adoption.
Samsung is launching a promotional campaign in South Korea for its AI TV lineup, leveraging the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The promotion includes trade-in incentives and cash-back offers to drive sales of its AI-enabled televisions.
India is experiencing a surge in creator incubation funds, which are pooled investments designed to support content creators, indicating significant growth in the country's creator economy. This trend reflects the scaling of the creator ecosystem in India, with increasing investments flowing into backing content creation.
The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, broadcast on NBC and Peacock, achieved a record average viewership of 19.6 million, following Golden Tempo's victory.
NBC Sports' broadcast of the Kentucky Derby recorded an average of 19.6 million viewers, making it the most-watched Derby on record. The broadcast aired on Saturday.
The 152nd Kentucky Derby broadcast by NBC Sports achieved a record viewership, drawing an average of 19.6 million viewers. This marks the highest viewership ever for the "Run for the Roses."
The Kentucky Derby set a new viewership record with 19.6 million viewers based on preliminary Nielsen data. The final viewership figure is scheduled to be announced on Tuesday.
Gray Media and DISH have reached an agreement to reinstate all Gray-owned local television stations, including WSMV4, to the DISH lineup. The restoration of services is effective immediately.
The article discusses Reed Hastings' leadership at Netflix, focusing on his long-term value creation mindset and emphasis on disruption and a high-trust culture. It characterizes Netflix as having repeatedly disrupted its own successful models under Hastings' guidance.
NFL Network and NFL RedZone programming are currently unavailable on Comcast's Xfinity platform due to an unspecified carriage dispute. Separately, former NFL player Russell Wilson is reportedly being considered for a studio analyst position at CBS.
TikTok has started casting actors for a new project involving short-drama series in a soap-opera style. This indicates TikTok's active production of its own mini-series content.
Apple TV is enhancing its Formula 1 coverage during the Miami race weekend by introducing new features and content. These additions are designed to attract a broader audience.
Dish Network and Gray Media have reached a new distribution agreement, resulting in the restoration of dozens of local television stations owned by Gray Media to Dish Network's service. This agreement concludes a dispute between the two companies over carriage terms.
Disney+ is offering a limited-time promotional price, positioning it as cheaper than Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. The article encourages TV fans to act quickly to secure this deal.
GoodShort co-founder Brenda Cheong discusses the growth of microdramas, crediting platforms like GoodShort for delivering short-form content tailored to current viewing habits.
This article discusses the financial performance of the Peacock streaming service, stating that it has incurred significant losses.
Netflix has terminated support for 87 million older devices, leading to a service blackout for subscribers using these devices. This action caused a global shutdown of the streamer's app on various affected devices.
Amazon's Prime Video announced its May 2026 content lineup, comprising new original programs, live sports across five leagues, and Amazon Music festival livestreams. This content will be available to subscribers in the U.S.
Webtoon's Studio N, a South Korean production company specializing in adapting webcomics into live-action and animated series and films, is focusing on expanding recognition and leveraging its intellectual property (IP) in Western markets. The company has already produced successful adaptations for platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Crunchyroll, receiving Emmy nominations and achieving Korean box-office records.
IMAX will host a live screening of the F1 Monaco Grand Prix from Apple TV in select US theaters on June 7, 2026. This limited theatrical event offers F1 fans an immersive viewing experience of the race.
Pvt.Space has launched a new privacy-first social platform designed for creators, focusing on ownership and monetization without surveillance-driven advertising. The platform allows creators to generate revenue through subscriptions, tips, and premium content unlocks, retaining 85% of their earnings. It also offers integrated communication tools, advanced privacy controls, and content publishing capabilities across various media types.
Nine has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast the three-game 2026 Ampol Women's State of Origin series, with the first game launching tonight. The series will be available live and free across all Nine platforms, including 9Now.
Crave, a Canadian streaming service, will become the exclusive streaming home for all CTV programming in Canada starting April 30. This change includes popular titles like 'The Bold and the Beautiful' and 'The Rookie'.
Brave Browser offers an ad-free YouTube viewing experience with background play and picture-in-picture (PiP) features. This allows for faster and private streaming without requiring a YouTube Premium subscription.
WWE NXT will stream live on the ESPN App this summer as part of a new streaming partnership announced by The CW. The deal covers more than 800 hours of live programming.
The United States Smart TV market is projected to grow from US$61.52 billion in 2025 to US$149.27 billion in 2034, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.35%. This growth is attributed to the increasing demand for streaming and on-demand content, alongside expanding smart home integration and lifestyle digitalization.
The CW has announced two new streaming deals: live CW Sports events will exclusively stream on the ESPN App, and CW entertainment programming will be available next-day on The Roku Channel. These agreements mark a direct expansion of The CW's content distribution to major streaming platforms.
Roku's $2.99-per-month ad-free streaming service Howdy has surpassed 1 million subscribers, according to Antenna research. The service launched in August 2025, later added a standalone mobile app and availability through Amazon Prime Video channels, and reached about 300,000 subscribers in its first month and more than 100,000 additional subscribers per month afterward.
Libsyn has made video podcasting tools available to all creators across its hosting plans, starting at $8 a month. This integration allows creators to distribute their video podcasts to Spotify, with capabilities for YouTube distribution already in place and Apple Podcasts distribution planned for the future.
Bell Media has designated Crave as the exclusive streaming home for all CTV programming, including shows like "The Bold and the Beautiful," in Canada. Canadian viewers will now only be able to stream CTV content via the Crave platform.