Google Making Gains In The OS Wars, Co-Viewing Helps Boost Streaming Reach

The TVOS wars heat up as Google makes gains and Roku solidifies its holds on the US. Meanwhile, viewer-per-household stats assume greater importance.

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CTV, CES And The TV OS Wars

Why the smart TV OS wars should be the big TV industry story of CES 2023.

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YouTube Hits A Bump, The Battle Over The TVOS Goes Global

YouTube revenue takes a hit and why that’s good news for streaming, the OS wars heat up as Google and Amazon battle it out and then reach a tentative truce.

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Roku Moves Into Smart Home Territory, Samsung Opens Up Their TV OS

We evaluate the latest salvo in the streaming wars, this time around the TV OS, and speculate on why Roku is making smart bulbs.

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The FAST And The Serious

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The Year Ahead: Our Fearless Predictions For 2022