The Florida Panthers, defending 2024 Stanley Cup champions, have launched Panthers Plus, a direct-to-consumer streaming service offering fans access to 70 live regular-season games and the first round of the playoffs. This move follows the collapse of the Regional Sports…
Google is updating all Google TV devices ahead of the Google TV Streamer launch, adding features like a smart home control panel, AI-powered screensavers, and a dedicated sports page. These updates also enhance Google Freeplay, expand support for more TVs…
Xite, a music video streaming platform, has expanded the availability of its app on Android TV to the UK, Germany, and Canada, following earlier launches in the U.S. and the Netherlands. The app allows users to curate music video playlists…
Kirby Grines, in a recent interview with The Desk, shares his journey from young entrepreneur to media & streaming thought leader. From his early work with Roku, co-founding Float Left, to leading 43Twenty and The Streaming Wars. Kirby offers candid…
Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters revealed plans to air an NFL game with unique features to "Netflix-ify" the experience, signaling further interest in live sports. He also discussed the company's strategic entry into advertising, contrasting Netflix’s premium approach with Amazon’s ad-heavy…
Lionsgate has partnered with AI firm Runway, becoming the first major Hollywood studio to use AI in production. The deal will utilize AI for pre-production tasks like storyboarding, offering potential cost savings but sparking concerns over job displacement. With over…
Netflix's forthcoming “Kids Playlists” function as linear channels under a different name, offering a curated, passive viewing experience. This move echoes what industry experts, like Kirby Grines, predicted: streaming platforms will shift toward linear-style content to encourage discovery. Launching on…
YouTube is revamping its connected TV app as it solidifies its position as the most-watched media company, surpassing competitors like Netflix and Disney+. The updates, announced at the Made on YouTube event, include features like episodic content organization, immersive previews,…
Global streaming media device (SMD) shipments are projected to decline from 64.4 million units in 2023 to 52.3 million units by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.1%, as mature markets experience slowing demand. Rising opportunities in…
YouTube has introduced AI-powered tools for its Shorts platform, including the Veo feature that allows creators to add AI-generated backgrounds and create six-second videos from text prompts. Rolling out in 2024 and 2025, these tools aim to streamline content creation.…
