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 […]
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 […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) and fast connectivity – critical ingredients for the next era of category leaders such as smartphones, smart home devices and smart speakers – will drive the US consumer technology industry to a record-breaking $398 billion in retail revenues ($301 billion wholesale) in 2019 and 3.9 per cent year-over-year (YOY) growth, which includes
Customisable programmatic buying platform Beeswax now offers marketers and media companies access to the largest connected TV inventory marketplace, integrating partnerships with Tru-Optik, Telaria, and SpotX. While traditional TV audiences are on the decline, consumers’ time spent watching digital video across connected devices, including mobile, desktop, and TV is on the rise. Beeswax says its […]
Samsung Electronics has revealed it will offer iTunes Movies and TV Shows and Apple AirPlay 2 support on 2019 Samsung Smart TV models beginning this spring. Support on 2018 Samsung Smart TVs will be made available via firmware update. In an industry first, a new iTunes Movies and TV Shows app will debut only on Samsung Smart TVs in […]
Multichannel programmer UKTV’s commissioning strategy continues to bear fruit with UKTV Originals driving younger viewers to UKTV Play and remaining the most watched programmes on the network in 2018. “Our strategy of creating distinctive, ambitious and compelling new shows is continuing to pay off,” asserted Darren Childs, UKTV CEO. “I’m incredibly proud that for the […]
Streaming platform and device specialist Roku is expanding The Roku Channel to include ‘Premium Subscriptions’. Users will be able to watch both free ad-supported and paid premium entertainment in one easy-to-navigate interface, with personalised recommendations, where they can browse, trial and subscribe to popular services. In addition to 10,000+ free ad-supported movies and TV episodes […]
Customers purchased millions more Amazon Devices this holiday season compared to last year – the best-selling Amazon devices this holiday included all-new Echo Dot, Fire TV Stick 4K with all-new Alexa Voice Remote, and Echo. The company announced a record-breaking holiday season thanks to its customers all around the world, with more items ordered worldwide […]
Samsung Electronics has unveiled Remote Access, a new feature that will be available on its Smart TV line-ups starting 2019. The Remote Access feature will provide enhanced wireless connectivity with PCs, tablets, and smartphones – allowing consumers to control compatible programs and apps remotely through their Samsung Smart TV. With Remote Access, input devices, including […]
Slovenian multiplay operator Telekom Slovenije has launched NEO, the next generation of home entertainment that integrates an open, secure, cloud-connected, state-of-the-art smart home solution, that also supports pay-TV services, gaming and e-commerce. By developing a smart living and entertainment platform, Telekom Slovenije offers its users the option of managing TV content and smart home devices […]