Tag: Samsung

Mark Rober is launching his own FAST channel, Mark Rober TV, on Samsung TV Plus, expanding his science-focused YouTube content into the streaming space. The move leverages Rober’s massive digital following and aligns with Samsung’s strategy to build a top-tier…

Charter is doubling down on streaming bundling by adding Hulu to its growing SVOD lineup, while Verizon has officially exited the aggregation game, shuttering its +play platform. Meanwhile, Amazon continues to dominate third-party SVOD sign-ups via Prime Video Channels, claiming…

Samsung is bringing EA SPORTS FC 25 to its Gaming Hub through a partnership with EA and Xbox, allowing TV and monitor users to stream the game via Xbox Cloud Gaming with Game Pass Ultimate. A promotional offer provides two…

Apple was referred to federal prosecutors for potential criminal contempt after a judge ruled it violated a 2021 court order and continued its anticompetitive App Store practices. The decision undercuts the justification for Apple’s 30% platform tax and could destabilize…

Roku continues to lead the U.S. connected TV market, but its limited international presence is becoming a serious strategic risk as Samsung and others scale globally. While Roku dominates programmatic ad transactions and device penetration in the U.S., Samsung is…

Roku tested an unskippable ad that played before users could even reach the home screen, triggering immediate backlash from frustrated customers. While the test was limited, the overwhelmingly negative response highlighted growing concerns about platform-driven advertising, even for users paying…

Ampere Analysis finds that while smart TVs are growing in Europe, broadcast TV remains dominant, with viewers averaging 60 minutes daily. In the U.S., smart TVs lead, with over 90 minutes spent daily—25% more than in early 2021. Samsung is…

From the Archives revisits Boxee, an early streaming pioneer that integrated online content, local media playback, and social features into an open-source platform. Initially gaining traction with software for Mac, Linux, and Apple TV, Boxee later launched the Boxee Box…

Pixalate's Q4 2024 data shows Roku remains the dominant CTV device in North America, holding a 39% share of voice in the U.S., 35% in Canada, and 74% in Mexico. Notably, Roku's U.S. market share declined from 55% in 2023…

A recent closed-door discussion at CES brought together industry leaders to address the challenges posed by CTV platforms like Roku, Samsung, and Vizio. Participants highlighted concerns over restrictive practices, such as hoarding user data, demanding large shares of ad inventory,…