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StarTimes adds ‘ON’ for Nigerian OTT

Chinese-backed StarTimes Group has launched an OTT service in Nigeria, branded as ‘ON’. Currently, there are more than 150 channels in over 10 languages available on the StarTimes ON online platform with over 140 channels being available free to subscribers. “More excellent international and local channels will be put online, and diverse and rich contents […]

December 4, 2018By Chris Forrester

Harmonic streaming patent

Harmonic announced that it has been awarded a Patent in the U.S. for the invention titled “Dynamic Allocation of CPU Cycles in Video Stream Processing.” It says the patent defines innovative technology that dynamically adjusts CPU cycles for cloud-based video processing based on video complexity information. With this latest patent, Harmonic continues to lead the […]

December 4, 2018

Football stars launch fan engagement platform

A number of the world’s leading footballers have teamed up to launch a new platform – OTRO – created to share their stories with their fans, direct and unfiltered, featuring exclusive and original content from the players to show their lives off the pitch. The full list of players who have joined OTRO are: Lionel […]

December 4, 2018By Colin Mann

BBC content boost for Kaleidescape

Luxury home cinema experience specialist Kaleidescape is partnering with BBC Studios – Americas to bring BBC documentaries and TV series to Kaleidescape. The deal marks the first time Kaleidescape has offered episodic content in 4K Ultra HD and high dynamic range (HDR). BBC’s titles enhance Kaleidescape’s deep catalogue with acclaimed titles ranging from documentary programmes […]

December 4, 2018By Colin Mann

4.5m Italians watch pay-TV illegally

An estimated 4.5 million Italians aged over 15 illegally watch live sporting events, in a total of about 21 million acts of piracy carried out during 2017. The Fapav-Ipsos data reveals that football remains most pirated, with three out of four pirates watching football matches, followed by Formula 1, MotoGP and tennis. Illegal IPTV services […]

December 3, 2018From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Prime reveals biggest binge shows

Amazon says Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and Homecoming are its two most-binged Prime Original series of the year on a worldwide basis. It also revealed that the top three cities that streamed the most hours of Prime Video per capita were Santa Clara in the US, Norderstedt in Germany, and Tokai in Japan. Meantime, early […]

December 3, 2018

Amazon Prime one year free on Vodafone Spain

Vodafone Spain has added Amazon’s OTT platform Prime Video to its offer with a one year free promotion to its subscribers. Subscribers to Vodafone One and Red will be able to enjoy this new service for free for a year (saving €36) by registering on turegalovodafone.es With this addition, Vodafone now offers three OTT services, […]

December 3, 2018From David del Valle in Madrid

MultiChoice adds 400,000 subs

Naspers, which owns the MultiChoice/DStv pay-TV operation in Africa, says that MultiChoice had grown its subscriber base by some 400,000 over the past year. Naspers’ video entertainment division now has 13.9 million subscribers across Africa. The division’s overall revenues grew 3 percent to $1.8 billion, and profits increased 6 percent to $211 million. “The value […]

December 3, 2018By Chris Forrester

Analyst: Standalone VR headsets to reinvigorate market

The challenges facing makers of head-worn virtual and augmented reality devices is underlined in the latest forecast from technology analyst firm CCS Insight. Despite early enthusiasm and a continued expectation of significant long-term potential for the technology, CCS Insight believes there is still significant work to be done to improve the user experience, software platforms […]

December 3, 2018

Formula 1 launches VR app

Formula 1 has signed a partnership agreement with virtual reality 360º providers The Dream VR to launch a fully immersive VR app. Starting this month, fans of the motorsport around the world will be able to experience revolutionary 360° digital interactive entertainment. The Dream VR will offer access to Formula 1 events to its 3 […]

December 3, 2018By Nik Roseveare