Category: All News
-
DIRECTV & DISH Have Lost Over 17 Million Subscribers Pushing Its Efforts to Merge
AT&T and its joint-venture partner TPG are reportedly in the early stages of discussions to merge their satellite TV service, DIRECTV, with Dish Network, owned by EchoStar, according to a report from Bloomberg. This potential merger, if successful, would create the largest pay-TV provider in the United States with an estimated 16 million subscribers. So,…
-
Frndly TV Is Losing Three Channels But Added Two More
Frndly TV, the popular family-friendly live TV streaming service, continues to expand its offerings with the addition of ION+ earlier today and now the addition of Craftsy TV. This move follows the successful introduction of ION and ION Mystery to their channel lineup in 2023. Craftsy TV is not live yet, but Frndly TV says…
-
Roku OS 14 Beta Testing Has Started With Improved Media Playback
Roku, a pioneer in the streaming device industry, has recently announced the start of beta testing for its upcoming Roku OS 14.0. This new update, initially being tested on Roku streaming players, promises to elevate the overall performance of media playback and device functionality while also incorporating broader support for industry-standard content metadata. Among the…
-
Philo Adds 6 New Free Live Channels After Launching a Free Streaming Service
Recently, Philo announced that it is launching a 100% free streaming service. To help it stand out from other free services, Philo now offers 90+ channels, and most of them will be able to be DVRed for free. No credit card is needed to use this new free service and DVR. New Channels include: PBS…
-
Fox Weather Expands DIRECTV Distribution
Another 24/7 channel dedicated to weather joins the DIRECTV satellite platform as Fox Weather expands its distribution today. “As the fastest growing weather service, we are excited to expand our relationship with DIRECTV to bring our crucial coverage to their audience,” president Sharri Berg announced. The Fox News Media free ad-supported streaming (FAST) service will…
-
What’s New This Week on Max For The Week of September 16, 2024
Can you believe we’re at the mid-way point of September? MAX can help you believe. Here are the titles that the streaming giant is dropping to MAX out your slow burn into Fall. September 16 September 17 September 18 September 19 September 20 September 21 September 22
-
Deal Alert! Save 20% on Lifetime Plex Pass During Plex Pro Week 2024
Media collectors, streamers and cord cutters will be happy to know that Plex Pro Week 2024 has arrived. Beginning today through Saturday, September 21, you can get a 20% discount on a Lifetime Plex Pass. With one payment of $95.99, you can unlock everything Plex has to offer for a limited time. The regular price…
-
Frndly TV Expands Lineup with ION+ Addition
Frndly TV, the popular family-friendly live TV streaming service, continues to expand its offerings with the addition of ION+. This move follows the successful introduction of ION and ION Mystery to their channel lineup in 2023. The company has listened to its subscribers’ requests and is thrilled to announce the inclusion of three new channels:…
-
Small Niche Streaming Services Defy Expectations, Thrive Despite Growing Competition
The streaming landscape in the United States is increasingly crowded and costly, yet niche services, also known as Specialty SVODs, are experiencing robust growth, defying predictions of market saturation. These small streaming services cater to a very specific interests and are often lesser known. A recent report by Antenna reveals that the Specialty SVOD category,…
-
Peacock Sees Strong Growth Thanks to The Olympics
The recently released Nielsen’s The Gauge™ report for August 2024 highlights the significant impact of the 2024 Paris Olympics on television viewing habits. The Summer Games boosted broadcast viewership, particularly during the first week, accounting for 24.3% of overall TV consumption. Streaming platform Peacock, offering extensive Olympics coverage to complement linear broadcasts, saw a substantial…