Sling TV has launched Unlimited DVR, offering unlimited content storage for $5/month. The feature allows subscribers to record and store content for nine months, skip ads, and access recordings across devices. This enhancement adds flexibility and value as streaming services…
Roku has acquired exclusive U.S. streaming rights for X Games Aspen 2025 and a summer event, streaming them on The Roku Channel’s free sports channel. A new X Games FAST channel will feature highlights, interviews, and archival content, aligning with…
Samsung TV Plus has launched Letterman TV, a FAST channel exclusive to the U.S. and Canada. The channel features curated content from Late Show With David Letterman, including iconic interviews, Top 10 lists, and segments like "Stupid Pet Tricks," with…
Fox Corp CFO Steven Tomsic announced Tubi’s projected $1 billion revenue this year, up from $150 million at its $440 million acquisition. Despite a $240 million loss last year, Tomsic highlighted Tubi’s 1.8% household TV market share, surpassing Peacock and…
Thinking Media has partnered with Bitmovin to transform STIRR into an AI-native streaming service. The collaboration incorporates AI-generated feeds, Server-Guided Ad Insertion (SGAI), and Multiview features, enhancing playback quality and personalized user experiences. Bitmovin’s technology, combined with Bunny CDN, supports…
FilmRise has secured exclusive streaming rights to 100 hours of Guava Juice’s content, spanning AVOD, FAST, SVOD, and FVOD. Created by YouTuber Roi Fabito, the family-friendly programming will be repackaged into seasons and distributed across FilmRise’s partner platforms, expanding its…
Amagi has acquired Argoid AI, a company specializing in recommendation engines and programming automation, to enhance its content distribution and monetization solutions. The integration of Argoid’s technology into Amagi’s platform will boost offerings like Amagi NOW and CLOUDPORT, advancing AI-driven…
Tastemade has launched its Tastemade Cooking app, offering 12,000 recipes with how-to videos and exclusive content from culinary legends. Integrated with the Tastemade+ membership, the app strengthens the company’s engagement strategy while complementing its growth in the FAST streaming space.…
TVREV emphasizes why FAST channel owners should shift focus from launching new channels to marketing existing ones, citing the significant discovery problem in the space. At MIPCOM, experts noted that 90% of FAST viewing is concentrated on the top 10…
DirecTV plans to roll out its “pause ads” feature to its FAST platform, MyFree DirecTV, building on its success in pay TV and connected devices. Pause ads have driven high recall rates—2.5x higher than traditional TV ads. At The Streaming…
