Venu Sports is nearing its official launch following a $220 million settlement between Disney, Fox, and TNT Sports with Fubo. This resolution cleared legal obstacles, including Fubo's lawsuit alleging anti-competitive practices, which delayed Venu's debut. The streaming service, a JV…
Roku has reached 90 million global streaming households, representing nearly half of U.S. broadband homes. The milestone underscores Roku’s market dominance, driven by its affordable devices, integration into smart TVs via the Roku TV program, and its rapidly growing ad-supported…
Xbox Cloud Gaming will arrive on select LG Smart TVs later in 2025, allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream games from the Xbox Game Pass library and some owned titles via the LG Gaming Portal. While LG has…
In LA Times introspection, 2025 will bring significant shifts to entertainment. Disney’s Hulu Live TV-Fubo merger clears antitrust hurdles for its Venu Sports launch, signaling streaming consolidation. AI adoption accelerates with studios like Lionsgate, though labor concerns persist. The box…
AdGood, a nonprofit CTV advertising platform, launched at CES 2025 to provide nonprofits with affordable, high-quality TV ad space, helping them amplify messages, raise awareness, and increase donations. Partnering with publishers like Magnite, AdGood utilizes donated and unsold CTV inventory…
Peacock is piloting two new features—mini-games and short-form vertical video playlists—on mobile to boost user engagement and better compete for our time and attention . The mini-games, such as "Daily Sort" and "Predictions," integrate gameplay with popular TV shows and…
CES 2025 highlights advancements in AI and home entertainment, with Google’s Gemini AI, Samsung’s Vision AI, and LG’s OLED panels leading innovations in personalization, interactivity, and immersive viewing. Streaming and advertising convergence takes center stage, as AI-driven strategies enable targeted…
Xperi, owner of the TiVo brand, announced at CES 2025 that TiVo OS will debut in the US on Sharp TVs, marking the brand’s return to the states after the TiVo Stream 4K. The Sharp Smart TV Powered by TiVo…
Roku has introduced Roku Data Cloud, an analytics platform offering advertisers insights into viewership habits within its ecosystem. Integrated with partners like Omnicom, PMG, and iSpot.TV, it enhances campaign planning and measurement while complementing Roku Exchange. This move strengthens Roku's…
At CES 2025, Sony highlighted its focus on anime as a key growth strategy, leveraging its assets like Crunchyroll, which has grown to 15 million subscribers, and Aniplex. Upcoming projects include Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and a Ghost of Tsushima…
