Roku is the most popular streaming TV, but lacking more than you think

HBO Mistake Lists The Wrong Version of Suicide Squad (So Look Out)

One of the great things about having so much entertainment available at any given time thanks to cable and streaming services is exactly that: having so much entertainment available. But those sort of riches does come with the challenge of figuring what to watch as well as when and how. That’s where the channel guide []

From the page to the screen: the alchemy of adaptation

Boom in streaming services sees more books adapted for TV — but it is not always an easy fit

YouTube Dominates Japan’s Video Streaming, Capturing More Than 65% Of Viewing Hours

New research shows YouTube dominates Japan’s video streaming market, with long-form content, news and baseball attracting the largest audiences.

Streaming in Canada on Apple TV, Crave, Netflix and Prime Video [July 6-12]

Wondering what to watch on streaming? Every week, MobileSyrup outlines some of the most notable new movies and TV shows. We typically focus on new content from Amazon’s Prime Video, Crave, Disney+ and Netflix, but other services like Apple TV+ and Paramount+ will be mentioned when relevant. Premium video-on-demand (PVOD) platforms are also fair game as movies []

Netflix’s New Releases Coming in July 2026

Take a look at the movies and TV shows that are hitting the streaming service this month.

The 50-inch Roku Smart TV is still as its Prime Day price — act fast to save $70

Find the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 23 on the Roku Smart TV 50-inch at Amazon.

The best Roku feature for night owls you probably aren't using

If you indulge in late-night binge-watching on your Roku, Fire Stick or Google TV, you're going to want to enable this feature.

I’m a TV editor – the best streaming service is free

Forget Apple TV, Disney+ and Netflix - the best streaming service comes from a traditional British broadcaster

Digital Payments Are Becoming the Hidden Infrastructure of Online Entertainment

Online entertainment is no longer only about content. Whether users are watching live streams, joining creator communities, buying digital items, playing mobile games, or subscribing to interactive services, payments now sit much closer to the center of the experience. The shift is quiet but important: entertainment platforms are becoming financial interfaces as much as media destinations. That change has brought new attention to digital wallets, instant settlement, stablecoins, fraud prevention, and consumer protection. The question is no longer whether users will spend money online. They already do. The harder question is whether platforms can make that spending clear, secure, and

Here's What Fox Buying Roku Means for Disney Investors

Fox plans to combine its live news and sports with Roku's broad distribution capabilities.

YouTube TV vs. Hulu Live vs. Sling and More: Who Carries the Top 100 Live Channels?

An overview of the most popular channels provided by platforms like YouTube TV, Sling, Fubo and others.

Streaming originals expand to TV for broader audience reach

Streaming originals expand to TV for broader audience reach

Winter TV Guide: Must-watch shows and series worth watching as weather gets colder

Your ultimate winter TV guide is here, from blockbuster returns to gripping local dramas, here are the must-watch shows, series and specials keeping you on the couch this season.

Brut India bet on platform users over news consumers – and it paid off

Mehak Kasbekar, Editor-in-Chief of Brut India, traced the product strategy behind the outlet’s growth during the past eight years to a single founding choice: skip owned infrastructure and build directly on social media, where the audience already lived. The post Brut India bet on platform users over news consumers – and it paid off appeared first on WAN-IFRA.

‘The Five-Star Weekend’ and 6 More Shows to Watch on TV This Week

Between streaming and cable, viewers have a seemingly endless variety of things to watch. Here is a selection of TV shows and specials that are airing or streaming this week, July 6-12. Details and times are subject to change. Luxurious gatherings and frontier survival. Elin Hilderbrand has written over 30 novels since 2000, cementing herself []

The demand for news video is growing (and that’s a good thing for publishers)

News video is as popular as ever. Publishers who remember the “pivot to video” from a decade ago might wince at the thought, remembering how misleading metrics led many publishers to invest in video content. But evidence from our newly published Digital News Report suggests the demand for news video is growing. A decade on,...

As K-Content Archives Grow, Finding Value Is Becoming Harder Than Storing Data

For years, discussions around Korea’s content industry focused on creating the next hit drama, expanding global distribution, or investing in larger storage systems to accommodate rapidly growing video libraries. Today, a different challenge is beginning to shape the industry’s future. Success increasingly depends on how quickly organizations can rediscover and reuse the content they already [] The post As K-Content Archives Grow, Finding Value Is Becoming Harder Than Storing Data first appeared on KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News.

BTS and Jung Kook achieve new digital streaming feats worldwide

“Dynamite” becomes one of BTS’ most-watched videos as it crosses 2.1 billion views on YouTube. The post BTS and Jung Kook achieve new digital streaming feats worldwide appeared first on BOL News.

I bought a $10 Blu-ray player at a thrift store and it beats streaming quality

You don't need to spend a fortune to beat streaming with physical media. Here's how I did it.

Buying a big screen TV? Here’s the Next Big Thing technology you’ll encounter

Buying a big screen TV? Here’s the Next Big Thing technology you’ll encounter

PBS Is the Best Streaming Service of the Year So Far

PBS Is the Best Streaming Service of the Year So Far Marti Sun, 06/28/2026 - 18:29

Rok Hijau Viral Video: Fake Download Links Appear After ‘3 Minute 21 Second’ Clip Sparks Buzz

A 3-minute, 21-second Indonesian video dubbed 'Rok Hijau viral' (green skirt) and 'Adik-Kakak' (siblings) has sparked a massive online trend. Taking advantage of intense public curiosity, scammers have flooded TikTok and X with deceptive links. Experts warn that these fraudulent links lead to severe phishing scams, malware infections, and data theft.

‘Not Built to Be a Podcast Business’: Inside Dear Media’s Plan to Create a Lifestyle Empire

From sold-out live shows to creator-led events, Dear Media is making the case that the most valuable thing a podcast can build is community.

Media sosial tidak boleh selesaikan masalah mereka – Sheila Rusly

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelakon dan penerbit, Sheila Rusly, berpandangan media sosial tidak mampu menyelesaikan masalah yang dihadapi manusia. Disebabkan itu katanya, ramai yang menunjukkan perkara indah di media sosial berbanding masalah yang mereka hadapi. “Bila kita terlalu mengidolakan kehidupan manusia lain tidak bermakna kehidupan mereka terpaling sempurna. ”Masalah ada dimana-mana cuma bezanya mereka tidak berkongsi dekat ... Read more The post Media sosial tidak boleh selesaikan masalah mereka – Sheila Rusly appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

USMNT-Bosnia becomes most-watched English-language soccer broadcast in U.S. history

Fox’s broadcast of the USMNT’s Round of 32 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday became the most-watched soccer telecast in English-language U.S. history, with a preliminary average of 24.429 million viewers and a peak audience of 31.883 million. FOX Sports soars into the record books! The MOST-WATCHED SOCCER TELECAST in English-language U.S. history

DIRECTV’s MyEntertainment Genre Pack Is One of the Best Ways to Keep Up With Pop Culture

With constantly changing content slates, consumers often struggle when determining which subscriptions or cable services are best suited to meet their evolving needs. DIRECTV’s Genre Packs put an end to the back and forth, consolidating options for an experience geared towards individual interests, without all the extras. For all the pop culture lovers, here’s some []

Walmart buys Vibe.co for $1.4bn to chase Amazon in ads

Walmart is paying a reported 1.4bn for a connected-TV ad startup worth 410m nine months ago. The price tells you how far retailers will now go to catch Amazon in advertising. Walmart has agreed to buy Vibe.co, a connected-TV advertising platform. Two reports peg the deal at 1.4bn. It would be the retailer’s biggest acquisition [] This story continues at The Next Web

We Thought We Beat Cable. We Were Wrong.

Cable television, the source you turn to if you’re looking for a veritable cornucopia of drug commercials with bits of mid-tier shows aired between them, is not doing great. Of the top 10 programs for the 2025-2026 season, seven were available only on streaming platforms. The other three were available both on streaming and on ...

Hong Kong Journalists Face Growing Pressure Under National Security Law, Oxford Report Finds

According to a report released by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford on June 16, Hong Kong’s media landscape continues to be reshaped by the National Security Law, with journalists increasingly facing intimidation, senior media figures such as Jimmy Lai receiving prison sentences, and online media increasingly providing []

Digital disruption squeezes media

Media houses worldwide are facing mounting financial pressure as digitalisation transforms how news is consumed and funded. Speaking at an engagement with business associates in Windhoek on Friday, Nangula Shejavali, on behalf of the Namibia Media Trust board, said the current model for many media houses is under real pressure. “Digital disruption has changed how [] The post Digital disruption squeezes media appeared first on The Namibian.

Media is collapsing in the regions. Its a breeding ground for misinformation, rife for One Nation’s rise

As traditional media engagement withers, so too does investment in regional news outlets. The result is a proliferation of misinformation and a rise in algorithm-fed news, an environment in which parties like One Nation thrive. The post Media is collapsing in the regions. Its a breeding ground for misinformation, rife for One Nation’s rise appeared first on Crikey.