Industry Updates

Univision’s Barba launches OTT service targeting US Hispanics 05 October 2016

Carlos Barba, the co-founder of US Hispanic networks Univision and Telemundo has launched a new OTT video streaming service for the Spanish speaking audience in the US and Puerto Rico. Named as Véonet, the service is based from Miami and claims to be … Continue reading

Greek telco OTE launches catch-up and VOD services 05 October 2016

A Greek telco OTE owned by Deutsche Telekom has launched an OTT platform consisting of catch-up TV as well as video on demand service, which will be available to the OTE TV subscribers at no extra charge. The new service … Continue reading

Imagen Televisión is the Third Free-to-Air Network to be launch in Mexico 04 October 2016

To be launched on the 17th of October, Imagen Televisión, the video streaming platform, is going to be the third free-to-air network in Mexico, giving Televisa-Azteca duopoly a tough competition. The network will be premiered during prime me, two years after it … Continue reading

Amazon and Twitch bringing ad-free streaming through “Twitch Prime” 04 October 2016

America’s largest online retailer Amazon and Twitch, the gamer’s live streaming platform come together to bring “Twitch Prime” an ad-free video streaming service. The service is available to be used for 30 days for free, where users can avail various game discounts … Continue reading

A Brand New HBO Go Reaches Brazil 04 October 2016

The Latin American on-demand and live streaming platform – HBO Go, is now launched in Brazil. This launch is the first step by HBO Go to offer subscription VOD service in Brazil, just like Mexico and Colombia. Currently, the platform is offered … Continue reading

Sky launches a VR app for Android and iOS 04 October 2016

Sky has announced the launch of its virtual reality app for iOS and Android platforms, which will feature a great range of 360-degree video content. Sky is bringing two new VR experiences through this app including Sky Sports and an English National … Continue reading

Amazon launches updated Fire TV Stick Priced $39.99 03 October 2016

Competing with the recent Roku 4K launch, Amazon launches an updated Fire TV stick along with Alexa Voice Remote in the US keeping the price at $39.99. The new device is said to be 30% faster than the original version … Continue reading

Amazon Partners with Bollywood Giants for its Prime Video push in India 30 September 2016

Amazon is going all throttle for its India expansion, where the OTT video streaming platform is teaming up with Bollywood giants to showcase popular flicks on its platform and rightly invade the Asia’s third-largest economy. The soon-to-be-launched Amazon Prime Video will feature … Continue reading

ATP Media launches a new Streaming Platform for Tennis Lovers 29 September 2016

ATP Media, broadcast arm of the ATP World Tour, is all set to launch a revamped version of its TennisTV video streaming platform to offer its viewers with better Tennis viewing experience and offer more live matches. The new launch is … Continue reading

YouTube Go is Google’s first Offline Viewing App 29 September 2016

With an aim to connect with India’s billion viewers, Google announced the launched of its new offline YouTube service -“YouTube Go” for slow internet connectivity in India. YouTube Go offers a range of features for users with slow internet connection … Continue reading