FAST
With so many services now offering some form of free content, FAST (free, ad-supported television) has quickly become one of the fastest growing areas of streaming. The one common factor with all FAST services and programming is the reliance on ads to generate revenue. Although FAST offers a similar experience to traditional linear television, the complete reliance on ads results in some very fundamental differences.
Tubi’s New ‘Scenes’ Feature Lets Mobile Users Watch Short Clips Of Movies And TV Shows
Tubi has launched a new ‘Scenes’ feature that’s designed to help mobile viewers find their next watch by scrolling through short clips of movies and TV shows. As the name suggests, the short clip will be a scene from the movie or episode, which is what makes it different to a traditional trailer. With Scenes…
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FreeCast App With More Than 500 Free Channels Launches On Roku
The FreeCast app is now available to download on Roku devices, offering Roku users another option for accessing a selection of FAST and paid live TV channels. However, the app is limited to just the live experience for now. Similar to The Roku Channel, FreeCast offers access to a wide selection of free channels (more…
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DirecTV Expands FAST Lineup With Another Eight Free Channels
DirecTV has added eight new free, ad-supported channels to its FAST lineup. The latest batch of FAST channels provides users with access to even more food, film, crime, and travel content. Here is a closer look at the new channels added today. America’s Test Kitchen (Ch. 4357) – America’s Test Kitchen’s mission is to test…
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Philo Just Added Another 14 FAST Channels, Including Pickleball TV And T2
Philo is continuing to add to its lineup of FAST channels. The latest batch includes 14 free, ad-supported channels, most of which come from the house or Warner Bros. Discovery. The latest additions add to the growing number of FAST channels available through Philo. After adding more in October, the total number exceeded more than…
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You Can Watch The 2024 MAMA Awards For Free On Samsung TV Plus
Samsung TV Plus will broadcast the 2024 MAMA Awards, offering K-Pop fans a way to tune and watch the awards show live and for free. The awards show will be available to watch Nov. 21 through Nov. 23 on Samsung TV Plus’s K-Pop channel (channel 1535). Samsung announced a major deal with some of the…
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MyFree DirecTV: All The Live Channels You Can Watch For Free
Earlier this week, DirecTV launched MyFree DirecTV. The new and completely free service provides access to a wide variety of free, ad-supported (FAST) channels. Getting started with the free TV service requires nothing more than signing up for a free account with an email address. However, and in spite of being free, it is only…
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Sling Freestream Users Can Watch Select AMC+ Episodes For Free
Sling Freestream users can now watch a selection of AMC+ episodes for free as part of an AMC+ Sneak Peek. While most of the free episodes are pilot episodes of popular AMC+ shows, a couple of full seasons are also available to stream for free. AMC+ pilot episodes available to stream for free: In addition…
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Freevee Is Closing Down And Will Fully Disappear Over The Next Few Weeks
Amazon‘s free streaming service, Freevee, is shutting down. After denying reports earlier this year that the free streaming service will close down, Amazon has now confirmed that the plan is to bring the service to an end over the course of the next few weeks. The confirmation of the closure of the service comes from…
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DirecTV’s Free Live TV Streaming Service Is Now Available
DirecTV has now officially launched its new and free live TV streaming service, MyFree DirecTV. As explained last month, the new streaming service provides access to a variety of free, ad-supported (FAST) channels without the need to pay a monthly subscription fee. The channel lineup spans a variety of genres, including sports, food and travel,…
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20 James Bond Movies Are Now Streaming Free On Pluto TV
007 fans will be happy to know that 20 James Bond movies are now available to stream for free on Pluto TV. The movies are available to watch on demand or via a new FAST channel. While 20 movies doesn’t cover the full James Bond library, many popular entries, including Die Another Day, GoldenEye, No…
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The Roku Channel Gets 10 Local Now FAST Channels
10 Local Now FAST channels are now available on The Roku Channel, unlocking access to local news, weather, traffic, sports and lifestyle content in specific cities. For those unfamiliar with Local Now, the service brings together technologists and journalists to provide residents with 24/7 programming that’s specifically designed to reflect the interests and needs of…
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Samsung Confirms 88 Million Monthly Active Samsung TV Plus Users
Samsung has now confirmed its free ad-supported service, Samsung TV Plus, has 88 million monthly active users. Considering Samsung doesn’t typically release user metrics, this announcement provides a rare look at how the free streaming service is doing. According to Samsung, the FAST streaming service is now the most used app on Samsung TVs in…
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LG’s Free Streaming Service Is Coming To LG’s Hotel TVs
In a bid to continue to build out its hotel experience, LG‘s free streaming service is coming to the company’s line of hotel smart TVs. Once available, LG Channels will provide hotel guests with access to a varied selection of free, ad-supported channels and content. It also looks like hoteliers will be able to personalize…
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Philo’s Latest FAST Channels Takes The Overall Number Of Free Channels To More Than 100
Philo has added another seven free, ad-supported channels to its lineup. Following the addition of another six FAST channels last month, the latest batch takes the overall number of free channels available through Philo to more than 100. The latest channels unlock access to more entertainment content, including home design and cooking programming, as well…
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DirecTV Adds Another 8 Free, Ad-Supported (FAST) Channels
DirecTV has added another eight free, ad-supported (FAST) channels to its lineup, providing DirecTV and DirecTV Stream subscribers with access to even more entertainment content. The new channels are available now and can be accessed directly through the live TV guide. Here’s an overview of the latest additions. Declassified (Ch. 4485) – go deeper into…
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DirecTV Is Launching A Free Live TV Streaming Service Next Month
DirecTV is launching a completely free live TV streaming service next month. MyFree DirecTV is due to go live on November 15 and will offer access to a wide selection of free, ad-supported (FAST) channels. The channels will span a variety of genres, including sports, entertainment, kids and family, news, and lifestyle. Over the past…
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New ‘Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles’ Series Hosted By Gavin Rossdale Coming To Vizio’s WatchFree+
Vizio has confirmed a new and exclusive unscripted series will be coming to the free WatchFree+ streaming service next year. Created and hosted by Gavin Rossdale, the lead singer and songwriter of the rock band Bush, Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles will offer a blend of music, conversation, and culinary exploration. Announced during a panel at Advertising…
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Samsung TV Plus Just Added 1000s Of Hours Of Premium K-Content
Samsung TV Plus just received a massive dose of premium K-Content, thanks to the addition of thousands of hours of Korean shows and movies. The new K-Content library also spans various genres, offering access to K-Dramas, K-Crime, K-Thrillers and K-Romance, among others. As Samsung TV Plus is a free streaming service, all of the new…
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Local Now Adds Three CBS FAST Channels To Its Lineup
Allen Media Group’s free streaming service Local Now has added three new CBS FAST channels to its lineup. The three new channels offer the option to stream back-to-back episodes of 60 Minutes, 48 Hours and Entertainment Tonight. “Through the addition of these three excellent CBS FAST channels, Local Now continues to expand its foothold in…
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Pluto TV Adds Dedicated ‘The Good Wife’ And ‘The Good Fight’ FAST Channel
Pluto TV has now added a new FAST channel that plays back-to-back episodes of The Good Wife and The Good Fight, offering fans of both shows a way to tune in and watch episodes at any time of the day or night. The The Good Wife channel features all seven seasons of the original legal…
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