NAB 2016: Ad blocking – the good and the bad 20 April 2016
A survey on ad blocking has been released during the NAB Show at Vegas. It shows that around 70% of those under 24 are aware about several options of ad blocking. Another report by Accenture shows that 40% of consumers … Continue reading
Netflix considering offline video streaming 20 April 2016
Netflix is considering allowing downloading shows on its app. This would mean the content can be accessed offline too, like YouTube allows on some videos. Netflix’s expansion into countries having not as good internet connectivity can benefit from this. This … Continue reading
Just 11% use VOD streaming in Hong Kong 20 April 2016
Today watching TV is no longer confined to sitting in front of one in the living room. Live streaming and on-demand IPTV services on mobile & other devices are catching up. According to a study by Nielsen, only 11% of … Continue reading
YouTube launches 360-degree live streaming 19 April 2016
Virtual Reality is trending, and YouTube brings everyone one step closer to it. Two new features have been added to the leading video streaming platform – 360-degree live streaming & spatial audio. Music mega event Coachella will be the 1st … Continue reading
How can OTT platforms succeed: NAB 2016 19 April 2016
Online video experts at Monday’s NAB Show panel gave out pointers on the timing of getting into OTT. One big revelation is that knowing the audience is most important, and being flexible enough to change directions as technologies keep changing … Continue reading
4K is on-demand at NAB 2016 19 April 2016
With IPTV platforms growing everyday, 4K is the buzz word at NAB 2016. According to a survey carried out by Frank N. Magid Associates, around 70% of connected TV owners feel interested in the new ATSC 3.0 standards and 60% of them … Continue reading
OTT growth numbers 18 April 2016
According to eMarketer’s latest forecast on OTT, Netflix in US is expected to grow to 126.9 million users this year. This would mean that Netflix would have almost 67.9% of total OTT video platform users in the US. Only YouTube … Continue reading
GoPro announces live streaming for VR 18 April 2016
GoPro unveiled GoPro VR, a 360 degree virtual reality video channel and LiveVR – a tool for wireless VR streaming. GoPro VR will be available on the web as well as on iOS and Android apps. It will have curated … Continue reading
Cancer surgery live streamed on VR 18 April 2016
In a first ever, a cancer patient’s surgery at the Royal London NHS hospital was live streamed using VR. Viewers around the world could get the view from the surgeon’s eye of what’s like to be inside an operating room … Continue reading
Digi offers video streaming service with no data charges 15 April 2016
Mobile video streaming though high on demand, is still restricted because of high data charges in many regions. In Malaysia, Digi Telecom Sdn Bhd is now offering a video streaming service called Video Freedom that will not charge for data … Continue reading
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