Twitter and BBC collaborate to offer live video 31 May 2017
Twitter announced a live video streaming partnership with BBC which will bring live video and breaking news from the BBC’s U.K election coverage to Twitter’s network. The deal specifically includes five BBC election specials that involve debates and election night … Continue reading
Yonder Music streaming app introduced by Ncell 31 May 2017
Ncell, Nepalese mobile operator, has launched ‘Yonder Music’ which is a digital music streaming platform in the local market. This app provides users to millions of songs to download and play. The music streaming app can be installed on smartphones … Continue reading
We’ve seen a decline in piracy since we launched says Nitesh Kripalani of Amazon Video India 31 May 2017
Amazon Prime Video, which is a subscription-based VOD (video-on-demand) platform, was launched in India in December 2016. It boasts of over 9.5 million active subscribers (Source: FICCI-KPMG 2017 Report; as on January 2017) and ranks at third position after Hotstar … Continue reading
Kuki offers internet TV with extra functions 30 May 2017
Kuki which is a Czech Company is launching internet TV with features like two-day archive, a replay function and ad-free viewing by skipping advertising blocks according to Mobilenet.cz. Additionally, the viewer need not purchase an extra set-top box since Kuki … Continue reading
Netflix subs double in Spain 30 May 2017
Leader in Subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) has a 3.4% reach in Spain’s internet households. Over a six-month period, the number of subscribers have doubled. A report by Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia that studied the Spanish online habits, … Continue reading
TTV to launch AI powered OTT service and app 30 May 2017
Taiwan Television Enterprise (TTV) is collaborating with 8sian Media’s NEXT.TV for offering a first of its kind AI-enabled online video service and app which will be offered for free to users for a more engaging and interactive experience. 8sian which … Continue reading
For watching live TV, subscribers might need a TV license 29 May 2017
Subscription to live TV streaming services in the UK might require to be covered by a TV license. If subscribers watch or record live TV, either through a TV or live online, then a TV license will be required. For … Continue reading
Google turns apps into ‘channels’ with Android TV revamp 29 May 2017
Google is to offer a new and improved Android TV as part of its efforts to revamp its platform as part of its Android O upgrade. The new version of the platform will comprise of a channel-like home screen, compiling … Continue reading
Microsoft’s beam will now be called Mixer 29 May 2017
Microsoft’s live streaming service formerly known as Beam will now be known as Mixer. Mixer is like a Twitch and YouTube Gaming’s competitor. Known for its low-latency videos, the new name Mixer is part of the larger, site-wide rebranding. The … Continue reading
Market for Global IPTV to triple in value by 2020 26 May 2017
The augment of IPTV’s share of the global pay TV market according to various forecasts as revealed by Transparency Market Research, predicts a growth in worldwide revenues generated by the sector between now and 2020. The firm’s latest forecast ‘IPTV … Continue reading
