Launch of new audio codec to boost DRM receiver industry 18 October 2017
The MPEG xHE-AAC (Extended High-Efficiency AAC) audio codec is set to become a default feature of the widely popular Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) patent pool. Via Licensing Corporation, a leading intellectual property solutions provider made this announcement and was applauded … Continue reading
Global pay-TV subs growing at a slow pace 18 October 2017
In the second quarter of 2017, the informitv Multiscreen Index of the top 100 leading pay-TV service providers witnessed a growth of around 4 million subscribers worldwide, an increase of just 0.9%. On average, the index has gained subscribers at … Continue reading
SpotX to drive programmatic system behind Vudu’s Us catalog 17 October 2017
SpotX will drive the programmatic system behind Vudu’s ad-supported Movies on Us catalog. Vudu’s free Movies on Us includes more than 3,000 HD movies for free. Vudu has entered a growing advertising VOD sector that includes Crackle, TubiTV as well … Continue reading
Netflix content chief names ‘peak TV’ an analog concept 17 October 2017
According to Netflix content chief Ted Sarandos, it is an analog concept to believe that there are tons of original series across broadcast, pay-TV, and OTT platforms and not enough viewers for them. Peak TV as a concept entered into … Continue reading
Vodafone launched Video Pass in Spain for unlimited streaming 17 October 2017
Vodafone has launched Vodafone Video Pass in Spain which allows subscribers to stream on an unlimited basis without using their data allowance. The Video Pass costs €8 for 720p image resolution and €17 for HDTV content of up to 1080p. … Continue reading
How High Frame Rate (HFR) is affecting video content 16 October 2017
Remember that spectacular chase sequence in that blockbuster action movie! A secret agent, sprinting after a 6-litre V12 Aston Martin that can rush to 60 mph in a mere 4.1 seconds manages to catch it. Sounds unreal, right! But cinematography … Continue reading
Spotify takes over Groove Music 16 October 2017
Microsoft is divesting from its music streaming service, Xbox Music that was rebranded as Groove Music in 2012. However, the service is not being shut completely and customers will be migrated over to Spotify. Starting January 2018, the Groove Music … Continue reading
CBS All Access subscribers on the rise 16 October 2017
According to CBS, its subscriber growth has gone up by a record 200% in the last couple of weeks. The growth is being attributed to the inclusion of original content such as “Star Trek: Discovery”. CBS has for long been … Continue reading
Amazon Prime Video to Hit Apple TV on October 26 16 October 2017
According to a source on a popular social forum, Amazon will release the Prime Video app for Apple TV on October 26, 2017. In June 2017, Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook had announced that Amazon was coming to the … Continue reading
India’s OTT growth will be fuelled by Ad revenues 16 October 2017
In exchange4media Mobile Awards, 2017 – The Maddies, Uday Sodhi, Executive Vice President and Head – Digital Business – Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited (SPN), forecasted that the Indian OTT space will remain ad-supported for a very long time. … Continue reading
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