Netflix is considering allowing downloading shows on its app. This would mean the content can be accessed offline too, like YouTube allows on some videos. Netflix’s expansion into countries having not as good internet connectivity can benefit from this. This … Continue reading
Online video experts at Monday’s NAB Show panel gave out pointers on the timing of getting into OTT. One big revelation is that knowing the audience is most important, and being flexible enough to change directions as technologies keep changing … Continue reading
Mobile video streaming though high on demand, is still restricted because of high data charges in many regions. In Malaysia, Digi Telecom Sdn Bhd is now offering a video streaming service called Video Freedom that will not charge for data … Continue reading
NAB 2016 – world’s largest event focused on the confluence of technology, media and entertainment is set to start from 16th April. Exhibits will begin on 18th April and the tradeshow will end on 21st April. Here’s why you shouldn’t … Continue reading
It’s raining Drones, GoPros and wearables. Video streaming from these devices is catching up to become mainstream. Recently, Periscope and GoPro partnered to launch live streaming on Periscope directly from select GoPro devices. This news comes up shortly after Periscope … Continue reading
Video on demand is becoming a part of everyday lives for many. According to a study by Nielsen, around 43% said that they watch some form of VOD at least once in a day. Numbers are as usual high in … Continue reading
Sky has invested $45 million in iflix, a Netflix type VOD company of Southeast Asia owned by Catcha Group of Malaysia and US based investment firm Evolution Media Capital. Sky also runs NOW TV, Sky Online and Sky Go on … Continue reading
Broadcast TV is still ruling in Philippines. According to Nielsen Global video-on-demand survey that polled over 30000 online respondents from 61 countries, 59% of Filipinos online have a cable connection and 16% have subscription video-on-demand. 45% of them access VOD … Continue reading
Facebook sees 100 million hours of video streaming every day. The apps now have a dedicated tab for videos at the bottom. Facebook is optimistic about live streaming potential and is hence adding a lot of features to it. It … Continue reading
Verizon has invested more than $100 million for a 24.5% stake in online video channel AwesomenessTV. This is a move by mainstream company to find business in a non-mainstream traditional video streaming shows. The audience here would the young mobile-first … Continue reading