Prime Video's First NBA Playoff Streams Don't Go as Planned
Amazon's Prime Video, the exclusive broadcaster of the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament, experienced two high‑profile technical glitches. The Charlotte Hornets‑Miami Heat overtime stream cut out for about 22 seconds, while the Golden State Warriors‑LA Clippers game suffered noticeable audio‑video sync lag. Amazon blamed the Hornets‑Heat outage on a hardware failure in its production truck and launched an internal review. With six additional playoff series slated for its inaugural NBA coverage, the platform faces pressure to resolve these issues quickly.
Audiences Increasingly Turning to Prime Video, Roku for Aggregation
A Hub Research survey reveals that 54% of U.S. viewers now subscribe to at least one additional streaming service through Prime Video’s digital subscriptions hub, up from 50% in 2025. Roku serves as an aggregation point for 26% of respondents,...
Do TV Shows or Movies Show More Streaming Ads?
Ampere Analysis reports that streaming movies carry about 40% fewer ads than TV series. On average, movies see roughly three minutes of ads per hour versus just over five minutes for shows, giving viewers 36 minutes of uninterrupted content between...
Prime Video's New Ultra Plan Officially Launches
Amazon has rebranded its ad‑free tier as Prime Video Ultra, launching it officially in April. The new plan costs $14 per month as a standalone service or adds $5 to existing Prime memberships, with an annual option at $46. Ultra...
Who Wants the NFL? Netflix Have to Wait for More Games?
Netflix is seeking to double its NFL package from two to four games for the 2026 season, targeting a holiday matchup and an international game. The streamer currently pays about $150 million per season and could face a price tag of...
YouTube Launches Unskippable 90-Second Ads
Google’s YouTube is rolling out mandatory 90‑second ads for viewers using the platform on smart TVs, replacing the traditional skippable format. The move follows a March announcement about unskippable 30‑second spots and aligns with YouTube’s goal to treat TV viewers...
Gulf Nations Contributing $24 Billion to Paramount's WBD Purchase
Paramount Global’s $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is being underpinned by a $24 billion financing pledge from three Gulf sovereign wealth funds, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund contributing $10 billion. The structure keeps each investor below the 25 percent ownership threshold,...
Which Streaming Stories Did You Miss This Week?
Netflix broadened its sports footprint by expanding its EverPass Media partnership, allowing the Tyson Fury‑Arslanbek Makhmudov fight and future events to be streamed in bars and restaurants. Crunchyroll opened fan voting for the 2026 Anime Awards, extending participation to MyAnimeList...
DIRECTV Is Offering the Best Deal to Watch the Final Four
DIRECTV is promoting its MySports Genre Pack at a discounted $45 per month for the first two months, positioning it as the cheapest way to stream every game of the 2026 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Four and national championships....
YouTube Bringing AI Feature to Connected TV App
YouTube is extending its AI‑driven Ask feature from the mobile app to the connected TV app, with a rollout slated for the coming months. The new Ask button lets viewers pose questions about the video they’re watching using their remote’s...
Netflix Drew the Youngest MLB Opening Day Audience Since 2017
Netflix streamed its first live MLB game on Opening Night 2026, attracting roughly 3 million viewers – the largest Opening Day audience since the pandemic‑shortened 2020 season. The 18‑49 demographic was the strongest for an MLB opener in nearly a decade,...
Does HBO Max Have Any Deals for Men's March Madness?
HBO Max will stream the 2026 NCAA Men’s March Madness Final Four (April 4) and championship (April 6) without additional fees, but it offers no standalone discount. Viewers can instead subscribe to a Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max ad‑free bundle for $33...
Savannah Bananas Returning to HBO Max, truTV
Turner Sports' Banana Ball, featuring the Savannah Bananas, returns to broadcast on HBO Max and truTV beginning May 8, 2026. The season will comprise 15 matchups, largely on Friday evenings, with all games streamed live on HBO Max’s ad‑free tier ($18.49/month). A concurrent agreement adds...
Which States Binge-Watch the Most TV?
Overnight Glasses released a state‑by‑state ranking of streaming hours, finding Delaware leads binge‑watchers with an average 3.08 hours per day and Montana tops the chart overall at 3.52 hours. The top five states—Delaware, Montana, Maine, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire—share a common...
Who Wants the NFL? YouTube Could Make a Compelling Case
YouTube streamed its first NFL game in Brazil in 2025 and is now eyeing a bundle of international matchups for the 2026 season. The platform could bid for games in Brazil, Germany, Spain, London and other markets, leveraging its global...
Cord-Cutters Are $5 Away From Canceling Streaming Services
A Deloitte survey finds 61% of streaming subscribers would cancel if monthly fees rise by $5, highlighting strong price sensitivity. The study shows 68% of SVOD users now carry an ad‑supported plan, up 46% since 2024, and 73% express frustration...
New 'Bold and the Beautiful' Streaming Service Launching
Paramount Skydance has launched BBTV, a dedicated streaming service for the long‑running soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. The platform debuts with over 9,000 episodes covering the first 37 seasons, with additional seasons slated for later addition. Subscriptions are...
UEFA Considering Streaming Games on Its Own Global Streamer
UEFA is exploring a league‑owned global streaming service for Champions League matches, targeting a pilot in Asian markets next year and a broader rollout by 2027. The concept echoes Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez’s free‑to‑air vision from the failed Super...
Netflix's 'The Dinosaurs' Was a Needed Trip Through Time
Netflix debuted "The Dinosaurs," a four‑part documentary series narrated by Morgan Freeman that blends high‑end CGI with real‑world footage. The show begins with early ancestors such as Marasuchus, then moves through iconic species like Stegosaurus and T. rex, offering both scientific...
Nielsen's The Gauge Report Delayed over Streamer Concerns
Nielsen has delayed the March edition of its flagship The Gauge report to March 24, citing the integration of new DASH data into its streaming measurement methodology. The delayed release follows streamer anxiety that the updated metrics will reveal a...
Mint Mobile Can Help You Stream on the Go for Less
Mint Mobile positions itself as a budget‑friendly carrier for mobile streaming, offering plans from $15 to $30 a month with flexible data caps. A 5 GB plan can deliver roughly nine hours of video per day, while the unlimited option limits...
TNT Sports Adds FIBA Basketball Events
TNT Sports has secured a multi‑year English‑language partnership with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), bringing men’s and women’s World Cup events to its linear channels and HBO Max streaming platform. Live coverage kicks off on March 11 with the FIBA Women’s...
Will Sling TV Be for Sale Soon?
Sling TV, a DISH/EchoStar subsidiary, introduced low‑cost daily Passes in 2025, attracting budget‑conscious cord‑cutters. Despite strong subscriber numbers—over 1.5 million—the parent’s strained balance sheet and costly 5G rollout have made Sling a non‑core asset. Analysts predict DISH may put Sling TV...
Hulu + Live TV Should Disney+'s Streams to Its Channel Guide
Disney will retire the standalone Hulu app by 2026, moving its on‑demand library into Disney+. Hulu + Live TV will stay as a separate subscription but its future home is unclear, with options including the Disney+ app or the merged Fubo platform....
Yankees Announce 2026 Prime Video Game Schedule
The New York Yankees have announced that 21 of their 2026 regular‑season games will be streamed exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video for fans within the team’s local broadcast footprint. YES Network will produce the telecasts, including a 30‑minute pre‑game show,...
What to Know About Managing the Devices on Your Frndly TV
Frndly TV, the budget‑friendly live‑TV service, does not offer a centralized dashboard to view or log out devices, relying instead on simultaneous‑stream limits that range from one to four screens per plan. Users who suspect unauthorized access are advised to...
Is DAZN Planning to Make a Run at the NFL?
DAZN is positioning itself to bid for a domestic NFL package as the league prepares for its next round of broadcast negotiations. The streamer already distributes NFL Game Pass internationally and saw a 24% subscription increase in 2025, signaling appetite...
Will Prime Video Let AI Call a Live Sports Game?
Prime Video has rapidly integrated artificial intelligence into its platform, adding AI‑generated episode recaps, picture‑quality upgrades, and AI‑assisted features for live events like Thursday Night Football. The article speculates that by 2026 Amazon could push the envelope further by deploying...
Two UFC Legends Face Off in Real American Freestyle's February Event
Real American Freestyle’s sixth edition will air on Feb. 28, 2026, streaming live from Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona via Fox Nation. The headline bout pits former UFC champion Henry Cejudo against Hall of Famer Urijah Faber, anchoring a 12‑match...
The New 'Scrubs' Hit Me Straight in the Feels
The long‑awaited Scrubs reboot launched on Hulu, reuniting original stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke and Judy Reyes while advancing the story two decades later. Set in a for‑profit hospital, the series follows J.D. stepping into chief of medicine...
Which Streaming Stories Did You Miss This Week?
HBO Max announced it will launch in 12 Asia‑Pacific territories and simultaneously roll out in the United Kingdom and Ireland on March 26, taking its footprint to more than 100 countries and over 130 million subscribers. The expansion adds markets such as...
How to Watch No. 5 Houston Vs. No. 14 Kansas: Feb. 23, 2026 Men's Basketball Game
On Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks (20‑7, 10‑4) will host No. 5 Houston Cougars (23‑4, 11‑3) at Phog Allen Fieldhouse. The game, a pivotal Big Monday showdown, tips off at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. Both programs are seeking to rebound...
How to Watch Louisville Vs. No. 18 North Carolina: Feb. 23, 2026 Men's Basketball Game
On Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, No. 18 North Carolina hosts Louisville in a pivotal ACC showdown at 7 p.m. ET in Chapel Hill. Both teams sit at 9‑5 in conference play, making the game critical for postseason positioning. The contest will...
Predicting 2026 Headlines: AMC+ Gets Bought by Paramount
Analysts predict that after a failed bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount will target AMC Networks as a more affordable acquisition in 2026. AMC’s portfolio includes the premium streaming bundle AMC+, plus niche services like Shudder, HIDIVE, and Sundance Now,...
How to Manage the Devices Using Your Apple TV Subscription
Apple TV does not provide a native list of devices streaming under a subscription, relying instead on the broader Apple ID device management. Users can sign out all browsers via the Account Access settings and must change passwords promptly if...
Predicting 2026 Headlines: DIRECTV Adds More Streamers
DIRECTV is accelerating its hybrid bundle strategy by integrating on‑demand services such as Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max and the upcoming AMC+ into its live‑TV channel packages. The move follows Charter Communications’ 2023 precedent of bundling free Disney+ with Spectrum, and...
DAZN Offering 20% Garcia Vs. Barrios PPV for 24 Hours Only
DAZN is running a 24‑hour flash sale that gives a 20% discount on the Ryan Garcia vs. Mario Barrios pay‑per‑view, lowering the price from $70 to $56 for purchases made by Feb 14. The promotion also bundles a 7‑day free trial...