Digital TV News: Paramount+

Polaroid Roku TV models launch at Asda in the U.K.
Jul 20, 2023 – Polaroid Roku TV models have arrived at Asda in the U.K. The HD and 4K TVs combine Polaroid hardware with Roku's OS to deliver a best-in-class streaming experience at an accessible price.
News categories: Roku, Asda, Polaroid, Bart Bomers, Joanna Stenhouse, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, UK

Sky Stream launches in Ireland
Jul 17, 2023 – Sky has launched Sky Stream in Ireland. Simply plug the device into a TV to enjoy films, TV series and sport, including access to over 150 channels and 100,000 hours of content.
News categories: Sky, JD Buckley, Digital TV, Ireland, Set Top Box, Streaming

U.S. TV streaming usage hits all-time high in June
Jul 18, 2023 – According to Nielsen's June 2023 report of The Gauge, streaming accounted for 37.7% of overall TV usage in the U.S. in June, a record high share total for the digital format.
News categories: Nielsen, Broadcast, Cable TV, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

Simpletv launches Simpleplus platform in Venezuela with TVUP
Jul 12, 2023 – Simpletv has launched Simpleplus in Venezuela, powered by technology from TVUP. The TV service is available on phones and tablets (Android, iOS), Android TV devices, Chromecast and Fire TV.
News categories: TVUP, Simpletv, Eudald Domènech, Kathy Di Battista, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Venezuela

Currys becomes exclusive retail partner for Sky Stream
Jul 4, 2023 – Currys has become the exclusive retail partner for Sky Stream, enabling demonstration of the satellite-free streaming device, which will be on display in Currys' stores in the UK.
News categories: Currys, Sky, Ed Connolly, Stephen van Rooyen, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Streaming, UK

Roku announces first live sports rights package
Jun 27, 2023 – Formula E has announced broadcast distribution partnerships in the U.S. that will see CBS air more live races and introduce Roku as the streaming home of Formula E.
News categories: Roku, Formula E, CBS Sports, David Eilenberg, Aarti Dabas, Billy Stone, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

SkyShowtime now available on MEO's platform in Portugal
Jun 21, 2023 – MEO and SkyShowtime have announced a distribution agreement that will bring SkyShowtime to MEO's platform, representing SkyShowtime’s first MVPD relationship in Portugal.
News categories: SkyShowtime, MEO, Monty Sarhan, Raquel Berzosa, João Epifânio, Apps, Digital TV, IPTV, Portugal, Set Top Box

VIDAA to bring Paramount+ to viewers in Canada and Latin America
Jun 6, 2023 – VIDAA and Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) have announced a partnership to bring Paramount+ to smart TVs powered by VIDAA in Canada and Latin America, including Brazil.
News categories: VIDAA, Paramount+, Nick Ruczaj, Marco Nobili, Apps, Brazil, Canada, Digital TV, Latin America, Smart TV, Streaming

Paramount+ now available on Virgin TV in the UK
May 12, 2023 – Virgin Media customers with Virgin TV 360 or Stream can now access Paramount+ directly via their set-top box for £6.99 per month or £69.90 per year.
News categories: Virgin Media, David Bouchier, Apps, Cable TV, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Streaming, UK