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YouTube launches a VR App for DayDream 15 November 2016

Recently we’ve covered Google’s big announcement where along with Google Home, Chromecast Ultra, and Pixel Smartphones, Google announces the launch of DayDream – A VR headset, and now it takes one more step ahead by allowing viewers to stream VR … Continue reading

YouTube will now Stream HDR Video 09 November 2016

YouTube has finally started streaming High Dynamic Range (HDR) video. Google has announced that it will now enable viewers with HDR TV and monitors to enjoy YouTube content with increased clarity, color range and better contrast. Although 4K has been available … Continue reading

Ster-Kinekor eyes VOD in South Africa 09 November 2016

CEO Wanda Matandela has told in an interview that the South Africa-based cinema company, Ster-Kinekor is eyeing the video on demand market in South Africa. The service is expected to be transactional based. Matandela said that even though international VOD services are getting … Continue reading

Google’s big launch and what’s in for Video Streaming? 12 October 2016

4K is trending, and just as we expected, Google has reacted to Roku’s 4K launch at an unbelievable cost.. This Tuesday, Google launches one of its fastest streaming dongles so far – the Chromecast ultra. No, doubt, Chromecast devices have … Continue reading

YouTube Go is Google’s first Offline Viewing App 29 September 2016

With an aim to connect with India’s billion viewers, Google announced the launched of its new offline YouTube service -“YouTube Go” for slow internet connectivity in India. YouTube Go offers a range of features for users with slow internet connection … 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

Google to soon launch a VR Platform – Daydream 31 August 2016

According to a Bloomberg report, Google is all set to launch its virtual reality platform Daydream in the coming weeks. The company is spending huge in virtual reality films and programs as part of plan to prepare content for debuting service. Google … Continue reading

Stop YouTubing your Videos for Free!!! 25 August 2016

So, you’ve finalized the scripts, put together an awesome crew, got an amazingly talented cast and are all set to launch your own web series! The next step ahead, definitely is to digitally distribute your videos and make some money. … Continue reading

There will be around 2.4 billion unique monthly active users of OTT by 2020 30 June 2016

At WWDC 2016, Apple announced the introduction of the CallKit application programming interface (API) and the SiriKit software development kit (SDK) as well as an overhaul of iMessage. The new products will facilitate a deeper integration between third-party communications apps … Continue reading

Trends in the African video streaming market 14 March 2016

Africa is a unique region for video streaming services. The interior areas of the continent lack cable TV access, while regions are getting increasingly covered by telecom internet services and this acts as a catalyst for video on demand services. … Continue reading