Live Streaming through Facebook Camera in pilot phase 07 August 2017
Facebook live streaming via the camera option is currently in testing phase. This will let users go live from the social media platform from Facebook camera option instead of using the ‘Live’ option on the status update box. Additionally, users … Continue reading
Android, Apple TV support to be added to Plex Live TV 07 August 2017
Plex’s new live TV feature is now offered on Apple TV and Android platforms. It already offers support on the iOS, Android TV and the Plex web app platforms. Also Apple TV will now be able to use Plex live … Continue reading
Malaysia based OTT platform, Sportfix, starts Celcom mobile service 07 August 2017
Sportsfix, which is a news over-the-top (OTT) live streaming sports platform has collaborated with telco Celcom to start a mobile video service in Malaysia. The service broadcasts local, regional and international live on-demand and news sports to mobile devices.
Lionsgate and Hemisphere start Spanish language streaming service in U.S 04 August 2017
Pantaya, a Spanish OTT service broadcasting premium content for the Hispanic community in the U.S will be launched by Lionsgate and Hemisphere Media Group. This service is targeted towards the Hispanic community in the U.S and is being offered at … Continue reading
IFlix collaborates with Kwesé for launch of SVOD in Sub-Saharan Africa 04 August 2017
iFlix which is the world’s leading internet TV service for emerging markets and Econet Media’s Company Kwesé announced their collaboration to bring the streaming entertainment service to sub-Saharan Africa. This is an after-effect of a rapid rise in internet enabled … Continue reading
Over-the-top (OTT) devices market leaders amongst digital platforms 04 August 2017
Over-the-top (OTT) devices have raced ahead leaving desktop behind as the leading digital platform for premium video ad views in Q1 of 2017 in the US as per online ad technology firm FreeWheel. As per “The Power of OTT: Audiences … Continue reading
VoD services/IPTV started by Almatel 04 August 2017
Almatel, Russian regional operator, has introduced its IPTV services which also includes VoD services. This service is offered on set-top boxes, smart TVs, mobile applications for Android and iOS devices as well as on PCs and notebooks. It offers a … Continue reading
Brazilian Company Oi adds VOD in broadband bundles 03 August 2017
Brazil based operator Oi has included video-on-demand (VOD) features to its broadband packages without including pay-TV. This move comes with collaborating with major programmers like FOX, Viacom and HBO. Additionally, Oi has added entertainment options to its basic offerings. So … Continue reading
Cord cutters, cord-nevers trends 03 August 2017
Cord-nevers are those who have never paid for a traditional TV connection. Cord-cutters are those who have had a standard TV subscription at some point but who no longer have one currently. According to a study from GfK MRI Cord … Continue reading
Hulu users most likely to cut the pay-TV cord 03 August 2017
As per a research from the Diffusion Group, Hulu users are most likely to abandon traditional TV for video on demand streaming options that the service provides as compared to other subscription video-on-demand services when it comes to TV. Hulu’s … Continue reading
