CBS is reportedly developing a 24-hour news channel to be streamed online using mainly repurposed video and reporting already produced by CBS News. The channel does not have a formal name yet, but it is known internally as CBS News Stream, reported the NYT. It is a collaboration between CBS News, which is spearheading the […]
DISH is teaming up with Southwest Airlines to provide travellers with the opportunity to borrow an iPad 2 from its “Watch TV on the Fly” libraries. Building upon the “TV Flies Free” offering, passengers travelling between select cities can now check out an iPad 2 at their departure airport and view live and on-demand TV […]
Some of Sky’s most popular entertainment channels have joined its NOW TV OTT service as part of a new, pay-as-you-go offer. The NOW TV Entertainment Month Pass offers a contract-free way to access ten top subscription TV channels: Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living, Sky Arts 1, Discovery, MTV, Comedy Central, GOLD, Disney and FOX. […]
Internet TV streaming service Aereo has revealed the latest launch area for its online television technology – Denver – the long-time base for John Malone’s broadcasting and cable TV business operations. Aereo plans to launch in the Denver metropolitan region on November 4th. Aereo is backed by Barry Diller, a long-time business partner of Malone […]
Online entertainment service Netflix and CBS Corporation have agreed a deal which will see all eight seasons of the Showtime drama Dexter will become available for Netflix members in the United States. Beginning on Halloween (October 31, 2013), the first four seasons of the award-winning series will be available to watch instantly; seasons 5-8 will […]
Channels from the Africabox network now offer all their programmes on the web, smartphones and tablets, either live or on demand, using an integrated solution provided by TDF Media Services. As an independent group, Africabox offers thematic pay-TV channels dedicated to the culture of sub-Saharan Africa. It was introduced on IPTV networks in 2009 with […]
YouTube parent Google has signed its biggest cross-media advertising deal with MediaVest, part of Publicis, emphasising the shift of ad budgets to digital media including YouTube and mobile apps. MediaVest, whose clients include Coca-Cola, Honda and Walmart, has committed to spending tens of millions of dollars over the next year to buy advertising on YouTube […]
Wuaki.tv has announced a partnership with Panasonic that makes the Wuaki.tv service available directly through Panasonic Smart TVs, bringing a hybrid streaming service to the living room. Panasonic Smart TV users can now access Wuaki.tv’s catalogue of quality movies and TV shows directly through a dedicated app on their TV, allowing them to browse, rent […]
Ooyala, innovator in video streaming, analytics and monetisation, announced its selection as the streaming technology provider for “Wiener Staatsoper livestreaming,” the new cutting edge service from the Vienna State Opera. Available worldwide beginning October 27, the service enables viewers to purchase a selection of live performances over the web and on Samsung Smart TVs (made […]
According to market intelligence firm TDG’s most recent consumer research project, Video Behavior in the Age of Quantum Media, of the 28 per cent of consumers likely to purchase an Internet set-top box (iSTB) in the next six months, 56 per cent indicate their motivation is due in some degree to their desire to use […]