Windstream, MOBITV launch Kinetic TV
Advanced network communications and technology solutions provider Windstream and app-based TV video delivery solutions specialist MOBITV are to launch an app-based television service, Kinetic TV, which will enable Windstream’s residential…
Médiamétrie: France embracing content across 4 screens
“In 2018 more than ever, multiscreen consumption –TV, computer, smartphone and tablet – has played a part in the growth of the medium and the television experience. Every day, these…
Conviva: 165% streaming spike globally
Conviva, the real-time measurement and intelligence platform for streaming TV, has released its Annual State of the Streaming TV Industry report. The report sheds new light on market dynamics and…
40% of French homes use four-screens
Research from Mediamétrie finds that 40 per cent of French households are four-screen equipped (TV, smartphone, computer and tablet). This accounts for 44 million viewers. Last year, 4.5 million viewers…
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…
Entertainment trade body urges HMV survival
Industry trade body the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) has responded to the news that UK entertainment retailer HMV has entered administration for the second time in six years,…
Forecast: US consumer tech sector nears $400bn
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…
UK study: Screen time ‘not harmful to children’
There is little evidence screen use for children is harmful in itself, according to guidance from leading paediatricians and published by the BBC. Parents should worry less as long as…
UK home entertainment market reaches £2.34bn
Figures released by industry trade body the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) and based on data from the Official Charts Company and Futuresource Consulting, show that the UK home…
Amazon claims record-breaking device sales
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…
HMV enters administration
UK entertainment retailer HMV has entered administration for the second time in six years. A Statement from HMV’s owner Hilco Capital said the HMV Board had resolved to appoint Administrators…
Samsung enables peripheral device control
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…
Ooyala: Xmas viewing trends will see generational split
Ooyala has put together its thoughts on how the UK will be watching content over the Christmas period, and how broadcasters might try to fight back to regain a slice…
Survey: Bad experiences drive video service cancellation
Despite the surging worldwide growth and popularity of mobile streaming content and apps, viewers remain frustrated by their experiences, according to a new 10-country survey by Penthera, an international software…
Survey: Australians’ increasing mobile usage
Australians are holding onto their mobile phones for longer, using more data, watching more TV ‘in the hand’, and are, increasingly, being influenced by digital giants such as Google, Amazon…