CBS launches an Ad free OTT service 02 September 2016

CBS has realized that viewers don’t like watching Ads, specially when they have already paid to watch an OTT video streaming service. And thus the network is stripping off the ads from all its platforms for viewers who are willing … Continue reading

YouTube Red quickly gains 3% viewers in Pay TV market 02 September 2016

A recent survey states that Google’s YouTube Red subscription VOD service is attracting 3% viewers in the Pay TV market, keeping ahead of other newly launched VOD platforms such as Dish Network, CBS and Sony. Netflix remains on top having captured … Continue reading

Roku Upgrades its Line of Devices 02 September 2016

Roku, one of the leading names in OTT VOD service industry is all set to upgrade and refresh its entire line of devices. The company is renaming its brand device names. The base model Roku 1 will be replaced by Roku … Continue reading

Google Integrates Cast into Chrome 02 September 2016

Eliminating the need of a separate app or extension to sling any VOD platform content from any device or web browser to TV, Google has integrated its Cast service to the Chrome browser. Websites that have Cast integrated will now … Continue reading

Twitter will share Ad Revenues with Video Creators 02 September 2016

In order to boost the usage of the platform, twitter is planning to share a part of its Ad revenues with the video content creators. Twitter also has a keen eye on the competition and plans to share up to 70% … Continue reading

Netflix to Stream minutes Of ‘Narcos’-Season 2 on Facebook Live 02 September 2016

The VOD platform, Netflix plans to stream first few minutes of its new show ‘Narcos’-season 2 on Facebook Live as part of the promotion strategy to be premiered on September 2. Netflix will stream first 11 minutes of the show’s … Continue reading

Sony expands Live Streaming to PCs 01 September 2016

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is all set to expand its Ultra-branded 4K VOD service to connected PCs taking it beyond TV, starting early 2017. Sony is also planning to add an option to rent movies for up to 48 hours. The service … Continue reading

“It’s Me” The Live Streaming App Launches in Korea 01 September 2016

Specifically designed for sharing videos, the live video streaming platform “It’s Me” launches in Korea for iOS and Android platforms on 16th Aug ’16. The app is more of a social media platform allowing people to share interesting live video stories from … Continue reading

Movistar launches Football Streaming Platform in Peru 01 September 2016

Movistar is all set to stream every single game of the Peruvian national football team heading towards the Russian 2018 World Cup on its new football streaming platform. The company has also announced providing live access of games without any mobile … Continue reading

Shanghai No. 1 in IPTV 01 September 2016

Shanghai will remain at no. 1 in China’s IPTV market as its user base hits 3 million by the end of 2016 according to researches. Shanghai already has 2 million IPTV users currently and the numbers are expected to reach … Continue reading