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Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced Thursday the launch of a $5.99 per month gaming subscription service called “Luna.” What Happened: The gaming service would initially be available on Fire TV, PC, Mac, as well as mobile devices like the iPad, the iPhone, and later — the...

Battles over advertising on and for streaming content are breaking out as media companies fight to establish themselves in the increasingly crowded new part of the entertainment industry. Disney Vs. Netflix The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) won’t allow...

Roku is set to go public this week in one of the most highly anticipated IPOs of 2017. However, before investors dive in head first, memories of disastrous 2017 IPOs Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP) and Blue Apron Holdings Inc (NYSE: APRN) have them taking a closer look at Roku and exactly what they will be...

Video and audio streaming device maker Roku is reportedly prepping for an IPO, which could materialize before the end of the year. Even as news trickled in, there were musings over the legitimacy and viability of the public offering. The IPO rumors aren't new, as Dow Jones reported back...

As online retailers kick off Cyber Monday sales, early Black Friday numbers this holiday season seem to be mixed. The National Retail Federation (NRF) is reporting that 154 million shoppers made purchases over Black Friday weekend, up from 151 million in 2015. However, those 154 million consumers...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and PBS Distribution revealed that they reached a multi-year agreement making Amazon Prime Video the exclusive premium subscription streaming home for a broad collection of PBS KIDS series. According to the online retailer, prime members could watch PBS KIDS episodes...

Sony Corp (ADR) (NYSE: SNE)'s entrance into the cord-cutting movement is continuing its rollout this week as the company's PlayStation Vue streaming service is now available nationwide. On Monday, Sony added 203 markets to the original list of seven, but there's still a twist. Only that core seven...

Pandora Media Inc (NYSE: P) shares were trending down Thursday morning, potentially reeling from news that Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) had partnered with Spotify to stream music through Amazon's Echo home media hub. While Spotify is not new to Amazon products – the Amazon Fire TV and...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) could be preparing for its next move in game development. The dot-com giant is reportedly hiring developers to work on its first PC game. The company may also be working on a streaming game service. "I believe that Amazon wants to be on the cutting edge of wherever...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) continues to receive new software updates for Apple TV, bringing new content to the Mac maker's set-top box. Unlike the iPad, iPhone, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, Apple does not upgrade Apple TV on an annual basis. In fact, the device has not been updated since...

U.S. markets were little changed to start the week as equities took a back seat following a bearish oil call at Goldman Sachs. Analysts at Goldman Sachs placed a $75-per-barrel target on crude oil, noting that supply will outpace demand in the coming year. The National Association of Realtors...

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is having a "Fire" sale. Not a traditional fire sale, but rather a sale involving some of the company's most popular electronics. Read on to see the full list of Amazon's hottest deals. 1. Fire TV Amazon's Fire TV typically retails for $99, but...

Who will win the battle for streaming TV domination? In a broader sense, the trophy has already gone to Sony (NYSE: SNE) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). Both companies sold more than 80 million units of their last game consoles, which also function as media streaming devices. However, when game...

Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) has made it clear it wants to be involved in every aspect of consumers’ lives. From PCs, tablets, smartphones and even smart homes, the company has already made its software and Android OS a major force. However, one area the company has yet to conquer...