Video streaming could be powered by Sun’s gravity 06 July 2017

A new study suggests that the sun’s gravity could be utilized for amplifying signals from an interstellar space probe enabling video to be streamed from as far away as Alpha Centauri. The technology for this purpose has already been invented. … Continue reading

Netflix sustains in Russia despite foreign ownership restrictions 05 July 2017

Foreign ownership of online video services has been limited to 20% stake, however, Netflix continues with its online streaming service in Russia despite this new law. Netflix may benefit from some parts of the law, for instance, the ownership limits … Continue reading

NBTC reduces stringent registration rules on Over-the-top Companies 05 July 2017

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) – Thailand, that had imposed stringent guidelines during the past weeks on OTT Companies, is going to be less stringent, as per an official at the Digital Economy and Society (DE) Ministry. This … Continue reading

Amazon Prime aims to gain momentum on Prime day 05 July 2017

Amazon’s Prime day is to be on July 11 wherein Christmas in July sale is held for Prime members. The event starts at 8 pm Central time on July 10 and runs until the end of the day on July … Continue reading

Taiwan’s multi-channel video services get a boost with OTT 05 July 2017

According to a new study by CASBAA which is a pay-TV industry group, overall access to multi-channel video services of all types in Taiwan are being driven by a mobile video market that accounts for 92% of all individuals. Of … Continue reading

YouTube and Facebook, close competitors in the Live Streaming space 04 July 2017

According to research data from Magid, almost 50% of all online consumers in the U.S watch a live stream every week. Further, the research suggests, 48% watch live on Facebook and 44% watch live on YouTube. Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat … Continue reading

Apple Music reduces its subscription price 04 July 2017

Apple Music has slashed it’s subscription down to $8.25 a month, nearly a $1.75 cheaper than the standard $9.99 monthly subscription which was the earlier pricing for Apple Music as well as it’s two main competitors namely Spotify and Pandora. … Continue reading

Cord cutting scenario in Argentina 04 July 2017

Almost a quarter of pay-TV subscribers in Argentina are looking to cut the cord, according to Carrier y Asociados. This is almost the same number as around the same time last year as per the Internet y consumo audiovisual 2017 … Continue reading

Blackpills launches in Spain 04 July 2017

Blackpills which is France’s media start-up focuses on mobile-ready, short video content for millennials has started in Spain. Apart from France, blackpills which is positioned as a disruptive media platform aimed at mobile consumers that consists of mostly millennials as … Continue reading