Tag: Plex

From the Archives revisits HDHomeRun as an early hybrid model that turned free over-the-air broadcasts into IP-based streams across connected devices. It showed how local infrastructure could replicate core streaming behaviors like multi-device access and DVR without relying on licensing…

Plex is now enforcing a Plex Pass paywall for remote streaming to TV apps, rolling out first on Roku this week and expanding to other platforms in 2026. Users must now subscribe to Plex Pass to share their personal media…

TripleLift has added Xumo and Plex to its programmatic Pause Ad network, expanding the format's reach across CTV. With support from IAB Tech Lab and platforms like DirecTV, Pause Ads are gaining traction due to high engagement, non-disruptive placement, and…

NESN saw massive gains to start the 2025 MLB season, with Opening Day cross-platform viewership more than doubling and NESN 360 live-streaming up 204% year over year. A mix of pricing changes, added ticket perks, and the launch of a…

From the Archives revisits XBMC’s impact on modern streaming. Launched in 2002 for the Xbox, the open-source media center evolved into Kodi and influenced platforms like Plex, Emby, and Smart TVs. Its add-on ecosystem pioneered the app-based model used by…

Kirby sat down with Plex Co-Founder Scott Olechowski and VP of Product Design Jason Williams to explore the company’s UX overhaul, aimed at enhancing engagement through improved navigation and discovery tools. With a focus on user feedback, the redesign simplifies…

ADWEEK’s Brandweek conference addressed streaming fragmentation, with Parks Associates revealing that 57% of households feel overwhelmed by the multitude of options, and the average home subscribes to 5.5 services. Nearly 47% have canceled a service in the past year, driven…

Plex has launched a Movie and Show Reviews feature, allowing users to review and share insights on content with their social networks. Kirby reflects on this move, comparing it to a past project for Myspace TV, and notes that Plex's…

Plex is debuting its first-ever "Plexclusive" series, Ghost Show, on October 8th. While not an original, the show will be exclusively available on Plex, marking a major milestone for the FAST platform as it introduces exclusive content to differentiate itself…

Plex expanded its FAST offering by launching 92 new channels in July, bringing its global total to nearly 1,200 channels across 195 countries. The company added diverse content, including new single IP channels and sports coverage, further solidifying its extensive…