Hundreds of stolen login details for popular OTT services are available every month on the dark web for an average of only $8.81 (€7.60), potentially putting consumers at risk and impacting OTT revenues, according to new research by digital platform security specialist Irdeto. Via dark web marketplaces, a variety of products, accounts
Research from Ampere Analysis has shown that pilot episodes are losing their position as a mainstay in broadcast network’s commissioning culture. From 2015 to 2018 the volume of pilot episodes ordered by the major US networks decreased by a sharp 33 per cent. So, do pilots have a place in television or are they sat […]
Virgin Media customers can take TV shows with them – on the move and abroad – with the new download feature on the Virgin TV Go app. Full House and VIP customers can now download content to compatible phones and tablets following an update to the app. Virgin Media is offering more than 2,000 episodes […]
Premium television network EPIX has confirmed that pay-TV platform DISH and Layer3 TV, a T-Mobile Company, are its first partners to roll out EPIX’s new 4K Ultra HD offering. Now, EPIX subscribers on DISH and Layer3 TV will have access to a VoD package of 4K Ultra HD content directly on their set-top boxes. Additionally, […]
Quest, the factual entertainment channel, and Freeview have confirmed the launch of Quest HD on the Freeview platform. Fans will be able to access Quest shows and sports events in full HD on LCN 114. Quest will continue to be available in standard definition. From August 14th, Quest viewers on Freeview will be able to […]
The Premier League and beIN Sports have announced a multi-year media rights deal that will see beIN Sports broadcast exclusively all Premier League football matches in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for another three seasons 2019/20 – 2021/22. beIN Sports is the incumbent exclusive broadcaster of the Premier League in MENA, however the […]
With the 2018/19 English Premier League set to kick off with the Friday evening fixture between Manchester United and Leicester City, Kieron Sharp, CEO of UK intellectual property protection organisation FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft) has warned fans against illegally streaming matches, particularly in light of the recent sentencing of John Haggerty and the Premier […]
Spotify has been named Samsung’s new go-to music service provider, which will give Samsung users a seamless listening experience between devices. According to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, the partnership with Samsung reduces the friction for users to get Spotify up and running on multiple Samsung devices once the accounts have been linked. “It allows us […]
BroadbandTV (BBTV), a digital entertainment company, has announced a collaboration with PBS, America’s preeminent public broadcaster and content provider and PBS Distribution, a distributor of public media content, to manage fan-uploaded content on YouTube for popular shows including Nova, Frontline, and Nature, as well as PBS Kid series. PBS, America’s most trusted national institution, joins […]
Roku has launched The Roku Channel online in the US, giving free access to anyone via PCs, mobile phones and tablets. Consumers can visit TheRokuChannel.com to begin streaming, without the need for a Roku device. “We want to be the best destination for free streaming entertainment. We’re delighted to deliver even more value to our […]