Verizon seems to be nearing the launch of its long-in-the-works internet video on demand streaming service, and now Variety has given us the name: it’ll be called Go90. That’s some absolutely horrid, nonsensical branding, but the actual product doesn’t sound … Continue reading
Cutting the cord on cable can seem like a heart wrenching choice when you are a die-hard sports fan. How will you get your latest game updates? Will you be stuck listening to talk radio for the rest of … Continue reading
The NFL is planning a new ‘Game Pass’ app for online streaming that’s expected to be available in the coming months. The ability to watch sports without cable, including streaming live sports, has been one of the last holdouts … Continue reading
Total internet adspend is predicted to overtake television by as early as 2017 on a global level according to a report from FIPP, the Worldwide Magazine Media Association. However, IPTV platform and video advertising revenues will reach multi-billion dollar levels … Continue reading
HBO, Showtime, CBS, ABC, Food Network…Premier channels are going OTT seemingly by the day. Viewers love it. Typical pay TV providers shake in their boots. With the present mad dash to go straight to consumers by any TV network … Continue reading
For better promotion of its upcoming Internet TV platform, Verizon Communications Inc. has signed a multi-year content licensing agreement with Vice Media for a range of Vice digital content, including its original domestic and international programming produced exclusively for Verizon. … Continue reading
Amazon.com Inc. earned its first Emmy nomination for the critically praised transgender comedy “Transparent,” as online video on demand services scored their biggest haul in the race for TV’s top honors. Netflix Inc., which has already won Emmys for “House … Continue reading
Rice University engineers have demonstrated the first system that allows wireless data transmissions over UHF channels during active TV broadcasts. If the technology were incorporated into next-generation TVs or smart remotes, it could significantly expand the reach of so-called … Continue reading
2015’s already been a rather crowded launch year for Internet video offerings, whether we’re talking about Sling TV, Sony’s Playstation Vue, or Verizon’s upcoming LTE-focused live TV effort. One Internet TV platform that may not be appearing in 2015 is a … Continue reading
Netflix may have very little effect on traditional pay TV business — at least according to a new study. In contrast to many industry estimates, The Diffusion Group found that cable, satellite and IPTV platform use among Netflix homes declined … Continue reading