Industry Updates

Twitter launches Live Streaming on Android TV 21 November 2016

Twitter expands its live streaming app onto the Android TV platform by launching an app to stream NFL games and other events. Twitter had already launched the live streaming app on Apple TV, Xbox One and Fire TV platforms early … Continue reading

Mobile video to grow 50% year-on-year 16 November 2016

According to a latest forecast by the Ericsson Mobility Report, there will be 550 million 5G subscriptions in 2022. North America will lead the uptake in 5G subscriptions with about a quarter of all mobile subscriptions are expected to be for 5G … Continue reading

Nokia and Sony teaming up to bring 3D 360 immersive VR 16 November 2016

Nokia and Sony Pictures have recently teamed up on a multi-year agreement where Sony Pictures will use Nokia’s OZO hardware and software tools to explore the potential of Virtual Reality production and distribution. The OZO Player SDK will also be integrated into … Continue reading

Amazon Music Streaming Service reaches UK, Germany and Austria 16 November 2016

Amazon has launched its music unlimited service into the UK, Germany and Austria markets taking on the likes of Spotify and Apple Music. The service will offer thousands of curated playlists, 40 million songs, personalized stations, and will also support natural … Continue reading

Half a Million have Cut Cords in US in Q3 16 November 2016

According to a recent research from MoffettNathanson, the net subscriber loss for the traditional pay TV in Q3 this year is down by 486,000 subscribers, which is quite same as the last year at 432,000 subs, leaving a 1.4% rate of decline. Cable TV … Continue reading