The popularity of OTT SVoD has influenced the increase of connected media devices in consumers’ homes. However, the smart TV is no longer the ‘go to’ connected media device for several consumers. Nowadays, consumers are not just relying on one connected media device per household, but rather, they are turning to multiple devices due to […]
If Verizon’s mobile video service go90 grabs the attention of millenials a streaming option for TVs could be next. Verizon Communications launched a trial of its free, ad-supported mobile video product, an app that offers live events, on-demand shows and Web videos, this week. Marni Walden, Verizon’s president of product innovation and new businesses, told […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook has unveiled a new set top TV box with its own app store and new operating system. The device features a remote control with a touch-sensitive panel and a microphone that allows it to be voice-operated through Siri. “The future of TV is apps,” declared Cook who acknowledged it had taken […]
Digital set-top box specialist Humax is partnering with Internet TV network Netflix to provide easy access to the popular service across its range of set-top boxes in the coming months. Through the agreement with Netflix, Humax customers will have an even greater choice of programming, including immediate access to a wide variety of TV series, films, […]
Piksel, a global player in building digital video businesses, has announced its role in designing and developing an “Owned & Operated” (O&O) digital video platform for Endemol Beyond USA, the premium content network of Endemol Shine North America. The new platform launches with an array of content from Endemol Beyond USA, including programing from its […]
Netflix plans to enter Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and South Korea in early 2016 as the streaming giant continues with its global rollout aim. Netflix will begin by streaming a selection of TV shows, movies and childrens programming. Most will come with local subtitles, and further details such as pricing and packages will be disclosed […]
Disney has announced multiple partner and device additions to its cloud-based digital movie service, Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA), continuing to expand upon its promise to provide more ways to buy and watch your Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars movies at home or on the go. Starting immediately in the US, Amazon Video and Microsoft […]
Dataxis, the intelligence company on the Latin American TV market, forecasts that Mexico will reach 5 million VoD OTT subscribers by end 2015, largely surpassing Brazil, Colombia and Argentina. Mexico has the most developed IP and TV everywhere multiscreen television platforms and the highest investment of the region. According to Dataxis, OTT subscribers – like […]
The Police Service in Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) – the UK trade body established to protect and represent the interests of the film and broadcasting industry against copyright and trademark infringements – have welcomed the jail term imposed on a 30 year old man from the city of Londonderry […]
Portuguese telecommunications operator Nos has launched N Play, an on demand video streaming service for customers of its pay-TV service Iris. For €7.50 per month, subscribers get unlimited access to over 5,000 movies, TV series and childrens’ content on multiple screens (PC, tablet and smartphone). As part of the launch promotion, N Play will be […]