Industry Updates

NASA’s UHD TV Channel Will Stream 4K Images Of Future Missions 16 September 2015

  The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced that it will be launching its own 4K TV channel on Nov. 1. In a blog post, NASA revealed that its Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama has struck … Continue reading

Apple TV Has Some Clear Advantages Over Its Key Rivals 16 September 2015

  Apple CEO Tim Cook believes that the future of television is in apps. Following the announcement of the new and improved OTT platform Apple TV last week, it is reasonable to assume that he thinks he is right. The Apple TV is not … Continue reading

TV Everywhere Hits a Speed Bump, Struggles In the Second Quarter 16 September 2015

  TV everywhere viewing is still on the upswing, but its growth rate fell off sharply in the second quarter amid ongoing authentication struggles and the lack of a major “tentpole” event, according to the Adobe Digital Index’s latest U.S. … Continue reading

Viacom Looking to Nab Cablevision Two-Faced on the State of TV Competition 16 September 2015

  As Viacom continues to defend itself from allegations of violating antitrust law by tying “must-have” networks with ratings-challenged ones, the programmer is looking to stick it to its legal nemesis. In a letter to the judge, Viacom’s lawyer writes … Continue reading

Offline Streaming: The New Battlefield For VOD Services 16 September 2015

  Netflix could not have been more clear when it was asked about introducing offline streaming at the end of 2014. “It’s never going to happen” was the definitive response from its director of corporate communications and technology Cliff Edwards. It was disappointing … Continue reading

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