Roku CFO Dan Jedda announced the company’s goal to grow from 85 million to 100 million active user accounts within 18 months, fueled by strong sales of its branded TVs at retailers like Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and online at…
Speculation about Roku's future is growing as analysts suggest it could be acquired within the next year, potentially redefining the connected TV (CTV) ecosystem. With 85 million user households and extensive data assets, Roku is seen as a valuable target…
The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok or face a U.S. ban by January 19, 2025, citing national security concerns. TikTok's First Amendment defense was rejected, and the Supreme Court's decision will determine its…
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, Trump’s pick for FCC chair, pledged support for local TV stations over national networks, emphasizing their “public interest” obligations. He proposed revisiting ownership caps and redefining the public interest standard to encourage local journalism investment, while…
Apple successfully appealed a Brazilian antitrust regulator’s ruling that required enabling sideloading on iOS within 20 days. A federal judge deemed the regulator Cade's decision "disproportionate and unnecessary," citing the global implications and technical complexity of the proposed changes.
Our latest From the Archives explores the rise and fall of Edgio, originally founded as Limelight Networks in 2001. The company became a trailblazer in adaptive streaming and edge computing, powering events like the Olympics and the rise of OTT.…
Fubo reported a 40% increase in upfront ad revenue for 2024-25, reaching an all-time high. Growth was driven by new advertisers, innovative CTV ad formats, and advanced measurement tools. Strong demand for live sports, combined with incremental reach beyond linear…
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…
Sky Group has launched the "Sky Essentials" TV package in the U.K. for £15/month ($19.23), offering 100+ channels, ad-supported Netflix, and Discovery Plus on a two-year contract. A 31-day option is available for £18/month ($23.08), with upgrades like Sky Ultimate…
The Verge examines Microsoft and Google's ongoing battle over the future of Xbox, centering on app store policies and regulatory challenges. Microsoft has built an Xbox game store for Android but cannot launch it due to Google’s Play Store restrictions…
