Industry Updates

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

73% of US broadband homes connect their TVs: Study 03 October 2016

A new Parks Associates study states that 73% of US broadband users connect one or more of their TV entertainment devices to the internet. The research stated that there is an increase of 11% in the usage of smart TVs, gaming consoles, … Continue reading

SVOD-only Homes on the Rise 03 October 2016

According to a recent Ampere Analysis report, the overall number of video on demand households continue to rise globally and among these, SVOD-only homes are on the highest rise. The research states that the proportion of households ditching traditional TV and … 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