Latest articles by George Winslow
Netflix Expands Into Video Podcasts With Spotify Deal
Spotify has also launched a FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus as part of its push to become a major video streaming player
HBO Max's Global Expansion Surpasses 100 Market Milestone
The streamer has launched in 15 new markets, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Macau, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Ukraine
CNN to Launch New All Access Subscription Tier Oct. 28
Streaming New streaming product is priced at $6.99 per month
Roku Adds Live Sports Scores, AI-Powered Voice Discovery, New Hardware
Streaming New Vankyo Roku TV Smart Projector H500R available this week at Walmart stores across the U.S.
Sports Is Streaming’s Content MVP, But Fan Frustration is Growing
Fans care more about sports than anything else on TV, but 66% complain about the hassle of using multiple services, Hub Entertainment finds
J.D. Power: Wireless Internet Signups Soar Over Last 6 Months
Company’s consumer satisfaction survey found T-Mobile ranked the highest nationally for wireless internet
Study: 45% of U.S. Internet Households Now Watch FAST Services
Nearly 9 in 10 (89%) of these homes also subscribe to at least one streaming service, with 59% choosing the cheaper ad-supported option, Parks Associates reported
Netflix Consolidates VFX, Virtual Production Operations Under ‘Eyeline’ Brand
Move combines streamer’s Scanline VFX and Eyeline Studios into one company
Roku Upgrades User Interface to Showcase Original Content
‘Live from Roku City’ transforms its popular cityscape screensaver into an interactive stage for music, original storytelling and interactive programming
DirecTV Announces Major Expansion of Interactive AI-Powered Features
Starting in early 2026, the deployment of Glace AI will transform idle screens into interactive, AI-powered discovery hubs with personalized content, entertainment and shopping
NBA Unveils Updated NBA App and ‘Reimagined’ NBA TV
Changes come as the league takes back control of the app and NBA TV from TNT Sports and Warner Bros. Discovery
Saothair Capital Partners Acquires GatesAir
Business Private-equity firm says Barbara Spicek will continue to serve as president and CEO
Spectrum News Expands Distribution to Comcast’s Xfinity TV Customers
Deal expands the Charter-owned local news channels to Xfinity customers in Connecticut, Northern New Jersey, Orlando and Tampa
Netflix Launches Party Games for TVs
Subscribers can use their smart phone to control games like LEGO Party! and Pictionary on their smart TVs
NBCUniversal Telemundo Names Joaquin Duro EVP of Sports and Head of Streaming
He takes over responsibilities for Telemundo’s streaming business in addition to the network’s sports division
Charter Launches Spectrum App Store, Inks Apple Vision Pro Deal
Cable operator will also partner with Apple to distribute a selection of live L.A. Lakers games in the 2025-26 season for Apple Vision Pro
Telemundo Studios, U. of Miami Launch First-Ever Latino Podcast Incubator
The University of Miami’s School of Journalism and Media Management initiative aims help train the next generation of Latino storytellers
Google Cloud Named Official Cloud Provider for 2028 L.A. Olympics
Will also support NBCUniversal’s multiplatform coverage of Summer Olympics and Paralympics with AI and enhanced viewing experiences
New Delhi Television Selects Grass Valley for Major Content Management Upgrades
News organization will use Framelight X to centralize content and optimize workflows
NAB Applauds FCC Draft Notice on NextGen TV Rules
The push to streamline rules governing the transition is another sign of growing “momentum” for Next Gen TV, the NAB said
Allen Media Group’s Local Now Free Streaming Platform Adds Fox Channels
Expanded lineup includes Fox Sports, Fox Weather, LiveNOW, Fox Soul and TMZ
Prime Video to Stream PGA Tour’s The Skins Game on Black Friday
Amazon’s expanding live sports lineup now includes a revival of the storied event, which last aired on TV in 2008
