India Today launches seven new online channels 31 October 2017
India’s leading news network, India Today launched seven new digital video channels under the brand Mobile Tak (an extension of Aaj Tak), aiming to expand its digital footprint. The company, through its new channels, will focus on video content and … Continue reading
Interra Systems launches ORION – OTT Edge Performance Monitor (EPM) 31 October 2017
Interra Systems, a leading provider of software products and solutions to the digital media industry, has launched ORION™-OTT Edge Performance Monitor (EPM). The ORION is a post-production market solution with a comprehensive set of tools that the service providers can use … Continue reading
Online Video Spend Overtakes Banner Ads for First Time 31 October 2017
IAB’s latest Digital Adspend report reveals that mobile accounts for 43% of digital advertising. Mobile’s year-on-year growth was 38% and now accounts for 57% of all display ad spend, 70% of video spend, and 83% of social media spend. The … Continue reading
Netflix launches new app “DVD Netflix” to take DVD orders 30 October 2017
Yes, that’s right! Even today, more than four million customers still use Netflix’s DVD- and Blu-ray-mailing service. However, the service is only open to customers based in the US. The company now has an iOS app as well as an … Continue reading
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