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Chinese Telco Xiaomi launches 4K Mi Box powered by Android TV in the US 06 October 2016
The Chinese telecom company, Xiaomi has launched 4K Ultra HD streaming media player boxes in the US. The video streaming boxes powered by Android TV come at US$69 (€61). These boxes are currently available at the Mi.com website and will also go … Continue reading
Imagen Televisión is the Third Free-to-Air Network to be launch in Mexico 04 October 2016
To be launched on the 17th of October, Imagen Televisión, the video streaming platform, is going to be the third free-to-air network in Mexico, giving Televisa-Azteca duopoly a tough competition. The network will be premiered during prime me, two years after it … Continue reading
A Brand New HBO Go Reaches Brazil 04 October 2016
The Latin American on-demand and live streaming platform – HBO Go, is now launched in Brazil. This launch is the first step by HBO Go to offer subscription VOD service in Brazil, just like Mexico and Colombia. Currently, the platform is offered … Continue reading
73% of US broadband homes connect their TVs: Study 03 October 2016
A new Parks Associates study states that 73% of US broadband users connect one or more of their TV entertainment devices to the internet. The research stated that there is an increase of 11% in the usage of smart TVs, gaming consoles, … Continue reading
SVOD-only Homes on the Rise 03 October 2016
According to a recent Ampere Analysis report, the overall number of video on demand households continue to rise globally and among these, SVOD-only homes are on the highest rise. The research states that the proportion of households ditching traditional TV and … Continue reading
Amazon launches updated Fire TV Stick Priced $39.99 03 October 2016
Competing with the recent Roku 4K launch, Amazon launches an updated Fire TV stick along with Alexa Voice Remote in the US keeping the price at $39.99. The new device is said to be 30% faster than the original version … Continue reading
IPTV adds $25 billion to Global Video Industry 28 September 2016
The massive shift that IPTV and video streaming services have created in the world of technology and entertainment is now showing its effects on the business of content creation other than audience disruption. According to a new Boston Consulting Group, IPTV … 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
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 Revenues to Double by 2021 19 September 2016
According to a recent report by Juniper Research, subscription video on demand revenues will double up from $14.6 billion this year to reach $35 billion (€31 billion) by 2021. However, the market leader Netflix’s model may become a little difficult to sustain. … Continue reading
