Canada tops the Netflix binge-watching trend in the world 27 October 2017
Canada has the largest share of ultra binge-watchers on Netflix anywhere in the world. They complete full seasons of TV shows within 24 hours of their release. Other countries in the race are US, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Germany, Mexico, Australia, … Continue reading
World’s first IPTV set-top box with Dolby Vision HDR support released 27 October 2017
Huawei and Dolby Laboratories announced the world’s first set-top box for Internet Protocol television (IPTV) with support for Dolby Vision high-dynamic-range (HDR) technology. The Huawei Q22 set-top box will transform the TV experience by delivering greater brightness and contrast. Giles … Continue reading
Pay TV providers adopting new ways to meet increasing OTT demand 27 October 2017
According to a survey conducted by Amdocs, a global software a, d services provider, Pay TV providers are responding to market trends by adopting new ways to expand their offerings. The survey reveals that 82 % of Pay TV providers … Continue reading
DirecTV to Launch New OTT TV Device 27 October 2017
According to a new FCC filing, DirecTV announced the release of a new TV set-top box that’s based on Android platform to offer over-the-top streaming. The new device, which goes by the model number C71KW-400, is being described as the … Continue reading
Study reveals home viewing device stats in France 26 October 2017
According to CSA’s Observatoire de l’équipement audiovisuel des foyers study, French households now have an average of 5.5 screens and TV has the maximum penetration at 94%. 56.3 % of French homes receive TV signals via a terrestrially, down by … Continue reading
Mobile device viewing higher in India than the global average – Netflix 26 October 2017
Todd Yellin, vice-president of product innovation at Netflix, analyzes how Indian viewing habits are different from that of the US. He noticed how personal taste drives consumption for the Indian user. He said, “when it comes to the device mix … Continue reading
SoundCloud CEO announces to offer more data to artists 26 October 2017
Berlin-based music streamer, SoundCloud begins to offer its data analytics for artists, offering up more insights around playlist activity. Artists can now have answers to questions such as who are adding songs to playlists? how many listens are coming from … Continue reading
Mobile screen usage becomes near mandate for American kids 26 October 2017
According to Common Sense media, streaming on mobile screen has become ubiquitous for kids in the US, with 98% of children under 9 years of age using a mobile device. The penetration rate was only 52% in 2011, which rose … Continue reading
Spotify to promote emerging artists with Rise 25 October 2017
Spotify has launched a new program titled RISE, in an effort to identify promote music superstars of tomorrow. RISE will be available in the US, Canada, and the UK. It plans to highlight four artists every quarter with a … Continue reading
Roku plans expansion in LatAm 25 October 2017
Following the release of the Roku Applicaster in Argentina, Roku has now announced major expansion plans in Latin America. The company plans to release the Roku Express+ and the Roku Streaming Stick+, which are capable of streaming HD, 4K, and … Continue reading
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