Number of OTT video services in the US cross the 200 mark 30 October 2017
According to Parks Associates, the number of OTT video services in the U.S. has reached over 200 The firm found that 53% of internet-connected households subscribe to pay-TV and at least to one OTT service. It’s interesting to note that … Continue reading
Sony TV ropes in Hulu’s CEO 30 October 2017
Mike Hopkins is leaving Hulu to join Sony. He’ll report to new Sony Pictures Entertainment boss Tony Vinciquerra. Sony TV has been restructuring its leadership over the last year and this move comes as no surprise. Mike is being replaced … Continue reading
Roku’s streaming stick 3600R steals the deal in device market 30 October 2017
Amazon’s All-New Fire TV Stick with 4K resolution and an Alexa voice remote were released this week at $70, and it is already the best-selling new product in its category. But rival Roku had other plans. They decided to drop … Continue reading
The rise and fall of MP3 27 October 2017
MP3 was a much sought-after term in the 1990s and early 2000s. A lot of us will be able to relate to the days of slow dial-up when downloading a song could take close to an hour. This was one … Continue reading
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
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