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Dec 19 • 5 months ago

Peacock showing ads upon launch opens the door for more disruptive streaming ads

Subscribers will start seeing ads when selecting a user next year. ...

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Nov 10 • 6 months ago

Apple TV execs dismiss introducing an ad tier, buying Warner Bros. Discovery

Apple execs say Apple TV shows and movies are about "emotional" experiences. ...

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Oct 28 • 6 months ago

Samsung makes ads on $3,499 smart fridges official with upcoming software update

Update introduces two ways for the fridges to show ads. ...

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Oct 14 • 7 months ago

DirecTV screensavers will show AI-generated ads with your face in 2026

Like other companies with streaming businesses, DirecTV is leaning into ads more. ...

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Oct 11 • 7 months ago

People regret buying Amazon smart displays after being bombarded with ads

"I'm about to just toss the whole thing..." ...

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Sep 18 • 8 months ago

Software update shoves ads onto Samsung’s pricey fridges

Samsung's "pilot program" is likely just the beginning. ...

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Aug 05 • 9 months ago

Roku gets frugal with the content and price of its new streaming service

The content selection isn't amazing, but the price is. ...

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Aug 01 • 9 months ago

Amazon is considering shoving ads into Alexa+ conversations

Amazon has failed to make Alexa profitable thus far. ...

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