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Six-month free Apple Music offered by EE 17 July 2017

Ever since Three made an announcement that it was zero-rating data for popular video streaming services like Netflix, it has influenced other operators to provide free access to services as well. For instance, Virgin Mobile added Twitter to the list … Continue reading

Spotify to collaborate with Mighty Audio 14 July 2017

Mighty audio which is a startup that created the first of its kind on-the-go streaming music player announced a partnership with Spotify. It is redefining the music player taking advantage of Spotify’s vast library of content. Spotify playlists will be … Continue reading

On-demand audio streaming reaches a record high, up 62% 12 July 2017

Apple Music has enabled U.S audio streaming hit a record high of 7.5B weekly streams as per Nielsen’s mid-year report on the music industry as per March stats. On-demand audio streaming rose by 62.4% year-on-year. There have been 184.3 billion … Continue reading

5 benefits of Video on Demand over Traditional TV 11 July 2017

Are you old enough to recall those days when you had to adjust your schedule around your favorite TV programs and movies? Or those times when you had to rent out a movie VCR from the local video store and … Continue reading

Spotify researching on voice dictation and commands driven driving mode 10 July 2017

Spotify is conducting tests on a driving mode that hopes to make listening on the go safer. The mode is launched by clicking a little car icon on the bottom left of the normal Spotify song UI. A little intro … Continue reading

Music video streams fizzles out next to audio streaming 07 July 2017

Music consumption in the US rose by 9.9% in the first half of 2017 as per an analysis from BuzzAngle. As per its Mid Year 2017 report, the key trends include a 58.5% increase in audio streams, 29.5% growth in … Continue reading

Apple Music reduces its subscription price 04 July 2017

Apple Music has slashed it’s subscription down to $8.25 a month, nearly a $1.75 cheaper than the standard $9.99 monthly subscription which was the earlier pricing for Apple Music as well as it’s two main competitors namely Spotify and Pandora. … Continue reading

ABS Broadcast starts Afrobeats music channel for IROKO 30 June 2017

ABS Broadcast has previously launched iROKO music successfully on the French premium TV platform, Canal+ Afrobeats music channel includes latest popular Nigerian music videos and throwback tracks. French-speaking regions of Africa also broadcast Afrobeat music channel content. It is Afrobeats … Continue reading

China imposes ban on audio and video streaming on Sina Weibo and two other websites 28 June 2017

The Chinese government is increasing control over internet content. According to the Financial Times, three websites Sina Weibo, iFeng and ACFUN have been asked to stop streaming video and audio content that were not in line with national audiovisual regulations … Continue reading

Tesla to launch its own audio streaming service 26 June 2017

Tesla may venture out from the niche of its image as a successful proprietor of safe, green and increasingly autonomous electric vehicles to a more saturated market of audio streaming. According to sources, Tesla has been in talks with major … Continue reading