Roku buys library of the short-lived streaming service Quibi
Roku is buying the content library of Quibi, the short-lived streaming service, to bulk up its own free ad-supported channel.
Jan 8, 2021
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Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films
The Walt Disney Co.'s streaming plans shifted into hyper speed Thursday, as the studio unveiled a galaxy's worth of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 "Star Wars" series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will ...
Dec 11, 2020
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Warner Bros to stream 2021 film releases as virus cripples theaters
Warner Bros. will release its entire 2021 slate of movies on HBO Max streaming and in theaters simultaneously, including "The Matrix 4" and "Dune," the studio announced Thursday in a landmark response to the pandemic.
Dec 3, 2020
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Discovery's reality-heavy streaming service launches in Jan.
Discovery is joining the increasingly crowded streaming fray with its own reality-focused service Discovery Plus that will include shows from the Food Network, HGTV, TLC and its other networks. It launches Jan 4.
Dec 2, 2020
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Disney's Hulu with Live TV hikes monthly rates for ad-free streaming to $70
Walt Disney Co.-owned Hulu let subscribers know Monday they'd be paying more for the service beginning in December.
Nov 17, 2020
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Electrophone: The Victorian-era gadget that was a precursor to live-streaming
As the battle against COVID-19 continues to rage, the plight of Britain's theaters, which have suffered catastrophic financial strain thanks to lockdown, continues to rumble through the arts world. Theaters were forced to ...
Nov 13, 2020
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Netflix shares rise as it lifts prices on US subscriptions
Shares of Netflix jumped Thursday after the streaming service raised prices in the US for two of its subscription offerings.
Oct 29, 2020
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Video streaming device leader Roku debuts new soundbar, player and Roku Channel app
The newest Roku products include a streaming device promising improved video delivery throughout the home, a smaller soundbar that also streams, and an updated mobile app for viewing on the go.
Sep 28, 2020
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Namaste Alexa: Amazon signs up Bollywood superstar Bachchan
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan will be the first Indian celebrity to lend his voice to Amazon's Alexa digital assistant starting next year, as the Silicon Valley giant expands its presence in the massive market.
Sep 15, 2020
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Too much TV? Enter HBO Max, the latest streaming wannabe
Is a pandemic the perfect time to launch a new and relatively expensive streaming service? AT&T sure hopes so.
May 27, 2020
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