Dish Network is to integrate the Netflix app into its STB, so US subscribers can access programming from the streaming service. “Pairing Netflix with Hopper represents the consolidation of two incredible video experiences,” Vivek Khemka, Dish senior VP of product management, said. “This app integration eliminates the need to switch television inputs to access content […]
A successful first interoperability test for new cable DOCSIS 3.1 equipment means that the industry is on schedule to deliver multi-Gbps connections to the home. CableLabs – the non-profit research and development consortium for the cable industry – has confirmed that six technology companies have completed the first successful interoperability test of DOCSIS 3.1 products […]
US streaming service Hulu is expanding its premium content line-u by signing a new, expanded content deal with Disney-ABC Television. The new licensing agreement which gives Hulu the VoD rights to shows including Resurrection, Mistresses, and Lifetime’s Devious Maids. Hulu said the deal also includes over 750 library episodes of other titles, such as Melissa […]
According to a report from the research firm Berg Insight, shipments of connected wearables reached 19.0 million in 2014, up from 5.9 million devices in the previous year. Growing at a compound annual growth rate of 54.7 per cent, total shipments of smartwatches, smart glasses, fitness & activity trackers, people monitoring & safety devices and […]
NBCUniversal is launching an overarching cross-portfolio consumer marketing campaign spanning 14 cable networks and brands to bring awareness and engagement to the media and entertainment company’s TV Everywhere initiative. From drama and comedy to sports and news, viewers will be reminded how they can ‘Watch TV without the TV’, which the company says is a […]
Despite international condemnation Russia has stayed in possession of the Crimea region since its invasion in February 2014. Russia’s federal telecoms regulator is now to sell off the digital terrestrial TV frequencies in the area, which will include Sebastopol. Roskomnadzor says it will launch a tender on February 25th to cover nineteen TV frequencies in […]
Streaming media platform Roku has confirmed that just in time for the holidays, Comcast has been added to the list of participating television providers that support HBO GO and Showtime Anytime on Roku devices. This long-awaited feature is now available to Xfinity TV customers. According to Roku, its customers say they get more value out of […]
Scripps Networks Interactive, a developer and producer of lifestyle video content, has appointed international media veteran Phillip Luff to lead its UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa business. As managing director of Scripps Networks UK & EMEA, Luff will be the lead executive for Scripps Networks in London, with responsibility for the day-to-day operations of […]
US broadcasting companies FOX, Tribune Media, and Univision have joined forces with Timeline Labs to announce NewCoin, a new data venture aimed at addressing deficiencies in local market television audience measurement. The mission of NewCoin is to harness the data gathering power of currently available and emerging technologies, in order to create a broader based […]
NBCUniversal continues to add new products to its TV Everywhere offering with the rollout of Bravo Now and Telemundo Now on the Xbox One in the US, joining USA Now and Syfy Now. Fans of NBCUniversal’s premiere lifestyle and entertainment brand Bravo Media, and the definitive Hispanic mainstay Telemundo, will have access to authenticated content […]