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The Africa Channel to launch video streaming service 18 September 2017
In the internet subscription-video segment, The Africa Channel is making its debut as it prepares to launch its new streaming video service, Demand Africa. Demand Africa will stream more than 300 hours of original and acquired lifestyle content It also … Continue reading
Apple TV app including live sports features to be launched in more countries 18 September 2017
Alongside the introduction of 4K and HDR ready Apple TV, the TV app will now be available in more countries outside the U.S. It was initially launched in U.S, however, it is now expanding to 7 more countries worldwide including … Continue reading
34% rise in global video viewing 15 September 2017
Online video consumption is driven by millennial consumers around the world with average global viewership up by 5 hours, 45 minutes per week according to a new research. This is according to the report from Limelight Networks “State of Online … Continue reading
Support for 4K introduced by Apple TV 14 September 2017
Apple TV has enhanced its offering to support 4K and High Dynamic Range (HDR). The new Apple TV 4K is expected to deliver a stunning cinematic experience with images that are crisper, richer, true-to life and far more detailed in … Continue reading
YouTube viewing trends amongst teens 12 September 2017
According to a survey by eMarketer, teenagers like watching videos on YouTube except that they contain too many ads. 23.2 million 12 to 17 year olds watch digital video monthly this year. Some other findings from Forrester include: 77% of … Continue reading
Low cost OTT platform launched by Dutch Youfone 12 September 2017
Youfone which is Dutch SIM-only provider is venturing into the OTT realm by offering an OTT service called YoufoneTV. It is being launched at an introductory price of €9.95 a month for the YoufoneTV app, €14.95 for TV at home … Continue reading
Amazon Fire TV and web support for live TV now offered by Plex 11 September 2017
Plex Live TV and DVR are now made available on Amazon Fire TV. Amazon users will get a new user experience with this introduction since the new Plex Android TV interface is quite robust to be able to run on … Continue reading
Roku launches ad supported video streaming channel 08 September 2017
Roku is introducing an ad supported streaming video channel that will be available on its platform. The Roku Channel will be offered to viewers for free on the Roku platform. It will include films from Lionsgate, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Sony Pictures … Continue reading
Amazon Prime Video App launched on Playstation in Australia 08 September 2017
Amazon Prime video can now be accessed on Playstaion 4 or Playstation 3 Australian customers for Amazon’s Prime Video can now access the latest TV shows and films on the streaming service via their Playstation 4 or Playstation 3. This … Continue reading
Growth of HDTV and VOD in Germany 07 September 2017
According to Digitisation Report 2017, 25.2 million households in Germany receive HDTV which corresponds with the growth of the share of HD homes in Germany from 53.1% to 65.7% within a span of 1 year. Also more than a third … Continue reading
