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3rd-gen Telstra TV introduced

Australian multiplay telco Telstra has introduced its third-generation Telstra TV which it says is another leap forward for affordable entertainment in Australian homes. Available from February 26th, the new third-generation Telstra TV is described as sleeker and smaller than its predecessors, and comes bundled with a new Wi-Fi voice-enabled remote that can also turn a […]

February 19, 2019By Colin Mann

ACE sues Omniverse for copyright infringement

Members of the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) – a global coalition dedicated to protecting the dynamic legal market for creative content and reducing online piracy – have filed a lawsuit in the US District Court of Central California (Western Division) against OmniverseOne World Television, Inc. and its owner, Jason M. DeMeo, for violating […]

February 18, 2019By Colin Mann

LiveRamp adds Connected TV identity solution

LiveRamp – the identity platform for powering exceptional experiences – is expanding the capabilities of its IdentityLink platform to include Connected TV. By linking Connected TV (CTV) identifiers to the LiveRamp omnichannel identity graph, both marketers and advanced TV ecosystem partners can now simplify campaign planning, targeting and measurement. Consumers will benefit from a consistent […]

February 12, 2019

Epix NOW SVoD launches

Premium TV network Epix has launched Epix NOW, its new streaming service available in the US through partner app stores, featuring its full library of original programming and blockbuster movies. The app is available for download in the App store for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV and in Google Play for Android phones and tablets. […]

February 11, 2019

BT Sport app: More platforms

BT Sport is now even easier to watch with the launch of a new app on Apple TV, Samsung Smart TVs, and Xbox. In time for the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds, the app is now available on these platforms to existing BT Sport customers at no extra charge. Initially allowing access to BT Sport […]

February 6, 2019By Colin Mann

STB fraudster to pay back £40k+

A man who was jailed for 22 months in July 2018 for selling streaming device that allowed thousands of buyers to watch premium Sky TV content illegally has been ordered to pay back more than £40,000 (€45,600). Glenn Burrows, of North Walsham in the east of England, made more than £400,000 by selling the devices, […]

February 5, 2019By Colin Mann

Singapore to update copyright regime

The Singapore government has announced that it will be amending the Copyright Act to update its copyright regime in an effort to support creators and users  of video content. A critical part of the suite of amendments includes new enforcement measures to deter retailers from profiting from providing access to content through unauthorised sources such […]

January 18, 2019By Colin Mann

Sinclair launches STIRR AVoD

US television broadcasting company Sinclair Broadcast Group is to launch STIRR, a free, ad-supported streaming service that will include access to some of the most popular national news, sports, entertainment and digital first channels, a robust video on demand (VoD) library and a new local channel featuring programming based on a user’s location, ensuring that […]

January 17, 2019

Premier League opens Singapore office  

The Premier League’s first international office has opened in Singapore. Based in Tanjong Pagar, the office will provide a base for the Asia-Pacific region and has primarily been established to fight piracy of Premier League content and support broadcast partners. This will include deploying the league’s hugely successful enforcement programme across multiple markets and assisting […]

January 15, 2019By Colin Mann

Roku: Streaming hours up 68%

Streaming platform and device specialist Roku has disclosed preliminary Q4 2018 data for two key operating metrics, active accounts and streaming hours, demonstrating continued momentum for the Roku platform as consumers shift toward streaming and away from traditional linear TV. Q4 2018 active accounts topped 27 million, up roughly 40 per cent year-over-year. Q4 streaming […]

January 8, 2019