Discovery launches Seeker VR, an OTT 360-video and VR offering 27 September 2016

Discovery has launched a video streaming platform combining the worlds of 360-video OTT and virtual reality. The service is launched through a YouTube channel having a raft of 360 video content from digital content specialists. The discovery team will travel the world to … Continue reading

Yahoo View Video Streaming launches on iPhone 27 September 2016

Preceding to the launch of Yahoo View, a video streaming platform, Yahoo has now launched the service through an iPhone app in the US. The app features curated content from Hulu and allows viewers to watch  a variety of series … Continue reading

Netflix goes completely Local in Turkey 27 September 2016

After going fully localized in Poland, Netflix now unveils its plans to a more localized version of its video streaming services in Turkey. Netflix said its new “truly Turkish service” will feature fully- Turkish content with localized language, user interface and … Continue reading

US will have 15 million IPTV homes by 2020: Study 22 September 2016

According to a new study by UBS, Internet based TV services will reach 15 million US homes by 2020. The prediction is based on the growing popularity of the IPTV services such as Sling TV and soon to be launched … Continue reading

US OTT is worth $25 billion in 2016 22 September 2016

According to a recent research by the Boston Consulting Group, the over-the-top video streaming services are expected to grow by $25 billion in annual revenues in 2016. Though this accounts to just 5% of the total global industry, OTT is growing at … Continue reading

Claro launches Free Video Streaming Service across LATAM 22 September 2016

América Móvil’s Claro launches a basic version of its free service on its video streaming platform ‘Claro video’ throughout the Latin America where it is available. The OTT service has kicked off with a library of 500 titles including some of … Continue reading

SVOD Platforms winning Emmys 22 September 2016

Original content on the subscription video streaming platforms Netflix and Amazon ranked among some of the top winners at 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards last Sunday. Netflix in overall won nine Emmys and to much surprise, Amazon video streaming platform … Continue reading

AT&T to launch DirecTV Now video streaming service before 2017 22 September 2016

AT&T announces the launch of its much awaited video on demand platform DirecTV Now by the fourth quarter of 2016. The service is said to stand strong at the likes of Sling TV, Hulu and HBO Now and come with a … Continue reading

SVOD Catches up with Free services in UK 22 September 2016

UK has always been lagging behind from US and Canada when it comes to the adoption of subscription video streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. However, according to a recent research carried out by RBC Capital Markets, Netflix has been … Continue reading

Muvi Playout – Putting “TV” in “OTT” 22 September 2016

Muvi Playout allows you to launch your own OTT TV Channel with 24×7 Scheduled Linear TV Channel type content and distribute it on Web, Mobile and TV Apps Instantly! Continue reading