March 18, 2026

Online Video News

H.264 Streaming Fees: What Changed, Who's Affected, and What It Means

Via's new AVC Streaming License Fee structure, which applies to new licenses beginning in 2026, replaces the old single-cap model with a tiered system that scales sharply with platform size.

Setplex Transforms Video Streaming with AI and Super Aggregation Innovations at the 2026 NAB Show

Setplex's Fully Integrated Zapflex Platform Empowers Operators and Media Owners to Manage, Distribute, and Monetize Video

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Streaming the Universe: A Q&A with GM & Head of NASA+ Rebecca Sirmons

After launching on Nov 8, 2023, and the sunsetting of NASA TV (NASA's linear channel) in August 2024, NASA+ has become the official destination for all NASA content, whether you are watching on Amazon Prime, Netflix or NASA's website, and app. Currently, NASA is planning to stream the first crewed launch to the Moon in over 50 years, Artemis II (estimated viewership 25M) and will become the world's largest live streaming event, the next moon landing on Artemis III (estimated viewership 250M). In this Q&A, I spoke with General Manager and Head of NASA+ Rebecca Sirmons about how her team built NASA+ and the infrastructure, gear, ops, and workflows that launch live streams at this massive scope and scale.

Industry News

Milano Cortina 2026: Yospace helps ad-funded rights-holders claim advertising gold

? Yospace stitches 5.4 billion one-to-one addressable ads over 17 days ? Surpasses Paris 2024’s total by over 35% ? Figures point to the sharp growth of ad-funded streaming

Broadpeak Showcases Premium Live Streaming, Advanced Monetization and Real-Time Anti-Piracy at NAB Show 2026

Broadpeak will showcase its latest innovations for broadcasters and streaming platforms at NAB Show 2026 (booth W3034), highlighting advances in premium live streaming performance, advertising monetization, and anti-piracy protection.

SportsCast Global Partners with FAST Channels TV to Launch New Sports FAST Channel for Global Sports Fans

SportsCast Global today announced a partnership with FAST Channels TV to launch a new 24/7 sports FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channel designed for passionate sports fans. SportsCast Global delivers a curated programming lineup focused o

DoveRunner Launches License Cipher Gateway: Standalone On-Premises License Protection for Organizations With Existing Multi-DRM Systems

New deployment model brings enterprise-grade license-level security to customer-controlled infrastructure without requiring DRM replacement

Harmonic Accelerates Streaming and Broadcast Transformations at the 2026 NAB Show

At the 2026 NAB Show, Harmonic will introduce significant enhancements to its video appliances and SaaS solutions, highlighted by a next-generation media server and new AI-driven innovations, designed to streamline video workflows and reduce operational c