Philo: The New Live-streaming TV service 16 November 2017
A new live streaming TV service called Philo has been launched and has been turning a few heads. Philo has a unique proposition with no sports and news content but is heavy on arts, home, and lifestyle channels. The service … Continue reading
Cox announces Netflix support on New ‘Contour’ boxes 15 November 2017
Cox Communications has announced the integration of Netflix on Comcast’s “Contour” set-top boxes. Cox customers can now access Netflix from their Contour 2 receivers. Netflix can be accessed on the device and is supported by its voice remote as well. … Continue reading
Mexicanal expands in US OTT market with Sling TV 15 November 2017
Mexicanal has expanded its reach in the over-the-top market in the US through an agreement with Sling TV. The Mexican channel will now grow its distribution reach across the country with one of the leading live and on-demand streaming television … Continue reading
Nintendo Switch now supports Hulu 15 November 2017
Hulu is now available on Nintendo Switch video game consoles. Users can download the Hulu app from Nintendo’s shop, and access on-demand and live TV content, available on the streaming service. Users will be able to watch Hulu on their … Continue reading
Bangladesh’s PRAN Group partners with Muvi to build streaming service 14 November 2017
Bangladesh’s F&B major, PRAN diversify into the online video streaming space with JagoTV PRAN-RFL Group enters the online entertainment space. The company launches new video streaming service called JagoLive. The service is built on PaaS solution provider, Muvi LLC. New … Continue reading
Canal Plus’ VOD service to offer content on pay-per-view model 14 November 2017
Canal Plus’ VoD service MyCanal is all set to run a new revenue stream by distributing TV series and movies on a pay-per-view(PPV) basis. reports. According to a report by Les Echos, Canal Plus’s distribution director, Frank Cadoret hinted that … Continue reading
Rakuten TV to offer 4K HDR content Samsung 14 November 2017
Rakuten TV, the European VOD service has partnered with Samsung to offer 4K HDR content on smart TVs. Rakuten TV will release 100 Ultra HD HDR titles before the end of the year and will be available only through Samsung’s … Continue reading
DirecTV Now to include 5.1 audio on select channels 14 November 2017
AT&T’s DirecTV Now app, now being updated to support 5.1 audio on some channels, including MTV. The app is being reviewed by beta testers currently and the official release is expected before the end of the year. Many consumers have … Continue reading
ESPN is redesigning its app to stream live games 14 November 2017
Disney held sports content giant ESPN is planning to add a video streaming service next year called ESPN + that will be available from a redesigned ESPN app. ESPN+ is expected to be launched next spring. Users can catch the … Continue reading
4 out of 5 connected homes in LATAM access OTT video 13 November 2017
A recent report from Business Bureau has revealed that 77% of connected households in Latin America regularly use (Over the Top) OTT platforms. The report titled New Media Essentials in its fourth edition revealed that around 50% view on a … Continue reading