Spotify acquires online music studio Soundtrap 21 November 2017

Music streaming service, Spotify has now acquired online music studio startup Soundtrap. The Stockholm-based company makes freemium, cloud-based, collaborative music and podcast; in a recording studio that includes its own collection of loops. The move signals Spotify’s intentions to diversify … Continue reading

Public binge-watching trends up 21 November 2017

A recent study by Netflix reveals that 67% of users are comfortable watching their shows in public, even if it creates social awkwardness. Also, 37% admit to watching at work and 12% are willing to watch even in a public … Continue reading

SVOD market in France grows by 40% 21 November 2017

SVOD users in France have grown by 40% in 2017. Among the major drivers are Netflix, Canalplay, SFR Play, and Amazon Prime Video. According to ratings institute Médiamétrie, around 21% of Internet users now subscribe to SVOD services, up from … Continue reading

70 Million US households now have a streaming device on connected-TV 20 November 2017

According to Nielsen Total Audience Report, in the past year, as many as 8.8 million U.S new households have added connected TV devices and the total count has reached 69.5 million, which accounts for 58.7% of all US homes. The … Continue reading

Deezer supports lossless audio streaming on new desktop app 20 November 2017

Music streaming service Deezer rolled out a new desktop app for macOS that offers high-definition lossless audio content in the FLAC format. With this app, users no longer have to open up a new browser and will be able to … Continue reading

Netflixing in public becomes a social norm 20 November 2017

According to a recent survey by Netflix, binge-watching in public is the new trend. The company has released some figures that show that people have moved on from binge-watching in their homes. The new popular places to watch Netflix, are … Continue reading

Discovery launches OTT service DPLAY in Spain 20 November 2017

Discovery has launched a free streaming service called DPLAY, that allows viewers to watch on-demand content, documentaries, and TV series from the DMax channel on multiple devices. DPLAY.es viewers will also be able to personalize content with their own playlists, … Continue reading

Sprint set to bundle with Hulu’s SVOD service 17 November 2017

Sprint will soon start to bundle Hulu’s SVOD offering with its Unlimited Freedom plan. This plan shall include HD streaming and 10 GB limit per month per line of mobile hotspot data. The deal shall focus on offering Hulu’s subscription … Continue reading

Amazon to roll out new AVOD service 17 November 2017

Amazon Prime is reportedly considering to roll out a new video service that would be completely free and will be backed by an Ad-supported revenue model.  The service will be outside of the Prime Video umbrella and subscribers will be … Continue reading

Windstream ties up with DirecTV Now to deliver OTT content 17 November 2017

Windstream has struck a partnership to carry AT&T’s DirecTV Now service to its consumer segment. The telco is set to deliver the DirecTV Now service under its Kinetic brand, which it created to house its broadband and entertainment offerings. Windstream … Continue reading