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Apple's video streaming service goes live today

Apple today moves into new territory with a streaming television service that features a budding library of original shows starring big-name celebrities, aimed at winning over its gadget lovers at home and on the go.

Business • 01 Nov 19

CBS and Viacom split 13 years ago - and have made multiple attempts at re-merging in recent years

CBS and Viacom agree to reunite in merger deal

CBS and Viacom have reached a deal to reunite media mogul Sumner Redstone's US entertainment empire, betting that a larger company will be able to compete and partner better in a media industry dominated by giants.

Business • 14 Aug 19

ITV and BBC agree pricing for the British Netflix rival

ITV and BBC agree pricing for British Netflix rival

British broadcasters ITV and the BBC say they will launch streaming service BritBox in the UK at nearly £6 pounds per month, giving subscribers access to hit shows such as "Love Island", "Gentleman Jack" and "Coronation Street".

Business • 19 Jul 19

Spotify is aiming to file its intention to float with US regulators towards the end of this year, sources say

Spotify's valuation up to $16 billion in private trades

Private trades in Spotify shares are valuing the music streaming company at about $16 billion, according to people familiar with the deals.

Business • 28 Sep 17

Soundcloud has struggled to find ways of making money

SoundCloud slashes workforce

Streaming platform SoundCloud, which has become a favourite tool of artists but has struggled to find ways to make money, is to lay off nearly half its staff.

Technology • 07 Jul 17

Instead of a subscription, users of Now TV must buy passes which can be stopped at any time

Review: Now TV

Will Goodbody reviews Sky's new subscription and satellite free Now TV streaming service.

Technology • 09 May 17

Netflix said it signed up 7.1 million new subscribers globally in the last quarter

Netflix adds more subscribers than expected

Netflix added over a third more subscribers than expected in the last quarter of 2016, a sign of success for its ambitious global expansion that sent its shares up 8%.

Business • 19 Jan 17

Amazon Prime Video launches in Ireland

Netflix now has a new rival in Ireland following the announcement from Amazon that it has launched its Prime Video service here.

Technology • 14 Dec 16

Eddy Cue on stage at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference this week

Apple scotches rumours it could stop selling music

The head of Apple Music and iTunes has dismissed the suggestion the technology firm could stop selling music in order to focus on its streaming business.

Technology • 15 Jun 16

The new service would be called Unplugged, Bloomberg reports

YouTube planning cable streaming service - report

YouTube plans to launch a service that streams cable television channels to viewers over the Internet for the price of a subscription, Bloomberg has reported.

Technology • 05 May 16

People using the Live streaming feature will be able to broadcast to groups at the social network or in scheduled events

Facebook upgrades its Live service

Facebook has ramped up its challenge to Twitter-owned Periscope with upgrades to the social network's live video broadcasting feature.

Business • 06 Apr 16

Chromecast is priced at €39, cheaper than most rivals

Review: Chromecast and Chromecast Audio

By Will Goodbody, Science & Technology Correspondent As a proposition, Google’s Chromecast device is a simple and effective one.

Business • 19 Nov 15

The streaming service will initially only be available in the US

YouTube launches music streaming service

YouTube has entered the increasingly crowded field of music streaming, hoping to reach a new audience through a user-friendly service that seizes on the video giant's vast variety.

Technology • 12 Nov 15

Spotify said Prince's publisher has asked all streaming services to remove his catalog.

Prince pulls music from streaming services

Pop icon Prince has opened a new chapter in his fraught relationship with the Internet as he suddenly pulled his music from most streaming services.

Business • 02 Jul 15

The new network will be available on Android and iOS

Google Play Music launches free option

Google Play has expanded to Internet radio, becoming the latest streaming player to provide free content despite controversy among artists.

Business • 24 Jun 15

Spotify is facing increased competition against rap artist Jay Z's Tidal service and Apple's expected reboot of Beats Music

Spotify to add video and original content

Streaming leader Spotify has announced an entry into video and original content, hoping to expand its reach beyond music.

Business • 20 May 15

MixRadio streaming service expands availability

MixRadio, the streaming service originally launched by Nokia, has expanded availability to major smartphone platforms as the market for on-demand music keeps growing.

Business • 20 May 15

Starbucks employees will be able to influence playlists heard in-store

Spotify teams up with Starbucks for in-store streaming

Spotify has announced a new deal with coffee chain Starbucks that will see it provide the in-store music for customers - as well as earn them rewards for using the service.

Business • 19 May 15

The message announcing its closure posted on Grooveshark's website

Music streaming site Grooveshark shut down

Grooveshark, an early leader in music streaming that enraged major labels for letting users upload copyrighted songs, has abruptly shut down after years of litigation.

Business • 01 May 15

Jay Z defends his Tidal music streaming service

Rap mogul Jay Z has defended his Tidal streaming service as viable and a boon to artists after a much-criticised start to the revamped company.

Business • 27 Apr 15

Madonna, Deadmau5, Kanye West, and JAY Z onstage at the Tidal launch event

Jay Z's Tidal to challenge Spotify

Jay Z has joined forces with an army of music stars to unveil Tidal, a revamped music service, that is set to challenge Spotify.

Business • 31 Mar 15

Periscope's launch comes a month after the rollout of rival Meerkat

Twitter ups Periscope live streaming app

Twitter has launched a new app called Periscope which enables users to broadcast live video to their followers using the camera on their smartphone.

Business • 26 Mar 15

The FT has reported that Spotify has hired Goldman Sachs to raise the funding

Spotify quiet on €440m fundraising report

Music streaming giant Spotify declined to comment Friday on reports that it is raising around €440 million in new funds, in a move that could delay a public listing.

Business • 30 Jan 15

Worldwide Independent Network unhappy at YouTube's music streaming service

Indie music labels slam YouTube streaming plans

The independent music community today hit out at YouTube over proposals for a subscription music streaming service.

Business • 22 May 14

Existing users will be allowed to pay the old price for another two years

Netflix increases monthly prices for new customers

The popular web based TV and movie streaming service, Netflix, is putting up its prices for new users in Ireland and around the globe.

Business • 09 May 14