Low-income customers to benefit from low Amazon Prime membership rates 12 June 2017
In an attempt to entice low-income Walmart shoppers, Amazon prime (video streaming service) monthly membership is being offered at a discounted rate for people who are given government assistance. So anyone with a valid electronic benefits card or food stamps … Continue reading
Apple Music growing rapidly with number of subscribers at 27 million 09 June 2017
The total number of subscribers for Apple Music has increased from 20 million as reported in December to the latest estimate of 27 million. This figure was announced at the Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference in San Jose. Spotify which is … Continue reading
Cisco VNI: Mobile video growing fastest with video viewing amounting to 82% of internet traffic 09 June 2017
According to the latest Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) shows a growth of 1.3 billion Internet users by 2021 amounting to 4.6 billion or almost 60% of the population. Also, it suggests that 82% of internet users watch videos. It … Continue reading
VOD market in Europe growing at 17% each year – ITMedia Consulting 09 June 2017
According to Italian research firm ITMedia Consulting, the European VOD market as per 2017-2020 estimates will grow by an average of 17% each year with its current worth being €4.2 billion which is expected to reach until €6.7 billion in … Continue reading
Poor network penetration results in limited access to VOD, OTT and IPTV in Brazil 09 June 2017
Lack of access to networks as per a report from Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (IPEA) and the telecom authority Anatel which has led to an unfulfilled demand for access to services such as video-on-demand (VOD), streaming over-the-top (OTT) and … Continue reading
Top players in music streaming compared – UK 08 June 2017
There are 4 music streaming services that are considered “big players” namely Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play Music and Amazon Music Unlimited. Even though all four offer similar large catalogues of music, each of them have their own set of … Continue reading
Fox Now video streaming app now extended to other platforms 08 June 2017
Fox Networks group is expanding its latest Fox Now video streaming app to more platforms. Fox, FX and National Geographic provide content to Fox Now. It is set to be launched immediately on Apple’s iOS and later this month on … Continue reading
Laugh.ly – Streaming service focused on Stand- Up Comedy 08 June 2017
Last summer saw the launch of video streaming platform: Laugh.ly which focuses specifically on comedy. All types of comedy with the spotlight on stand-up are offered on the site. The platform offers a search feature so users can search by … Continue reading
Video streaming app launched by Epix for the 2018 Honda Odyssey 08 June 2017
Epix is introducing its video streaming app for the 2018 Honda Odyssey. The connected car app is set to offer Epix’s movies, series, live channels, curated collections and advanced search. Currently it doesn’t offer downloads but that will be added … Continue reading
Amazon prime video to be included in Apple TV 07 June 2017
Apple TV will soon will allow access to Amazon prime video, later this year. It’s interesting to note that Apple TV is competing with Amazon’s Fire TV boxes and Fire TV streaming sticks. In Fall 2015, that competitive distress was … Continue reading
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