TalkTalk to be offered on new multiscreen app 24 November 2017
UK-based broadcasting company TalkTalk has announced plans to transform its TV platform and revolutionize its multiscreen offering by early 2018. The company has plans to integrate set-top box viewing with the TalkTalk TV Store and the TalkTalk TV’s suite of … Continue reading
DirecTV Now offers Apple TV 4K to new subscribers 23 November 2017
DirectTV Now is offering new subscribers the new Apple TV 4K if they purchase four months of service in advance. The new deal requires users to sign up, and pre-pay for four months of service at a minimum of $35 … Continue reading
Spotify to Launch R&D Hub in London 23 November 2017
Spotify is set to launch a Research & Development unit in London. This will be the third R&D unit for the streaming company. Spotify is actively seeking resources in engineering, product design, research, and related fields. Jason Richman, VP for … Continue reading
Disney brings SVOD service to Ireland 23 November 2017
The Walt Disney Company has launched its family-focused SVOD service DisneyLife in Ireland. The service will be available in a multi-account option for families and is priced at €6.99 (US$8.25) per month. The service will offer Disney, Pixar, and blockbuster … Continue reading
Roku to now distribute Eros Now’s OTT content 22 November 2017
Eros International has collaborated with TV Roku to distribute its OTT content globally. The company’s OTT service, Eros Now’s vast library of full-length movies and music videos along with multi-language subtitles and curated playlists will now be available to Roku … Continue reading
TurnUp music to launch streaming service 22 November 2017
TurnUp Music, a platform that has been dedicatedly hosting local music talents for over a year now, has partnered with Samsung to launch a streaming service on the Samsung Z Series mobile devices. The company has made the announcement at … Continue reading
Amazon launches Prime Music in Canada 22 November 2017
Amazon Canada announced the launch of Prime Music. All Amazon Prime members in Canada can now listen to more than one million songs, on-demand and gain access to hundreds of curated playlists and personalized stations. All Prime members in Canada … 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
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