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DirecTV app on LG Smart TVs

DirecTV and LG Electronics have announced the launch of the DirecTV app on LG Smart TVs in the US (on models from 2021 and newer, running on webOS 6.0 or higher). The DirecTV app brings choice and control to LG customers, offering DirecTV’s full suite of entertainment options, including Genre Packs, FAST channels and all-in […]

December 8, 2025

ACE warns against sideloading piracy apps

As part of its mission to detect, deter and dismantle digital piracy, antipiracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) is targeting sideloaded piracy apps. In a Blog Post, ACE suggests this effort is helping prevent criminals from circumventing piracy protections in app stores and protects customers from piracy apps that often carry malware, […]

December 4, 2025By Colin Mann

Brazil: Anti-piracy action takes down 535 websites

Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) has carried out the eighth phase of Operação 404 (Operation 404), an action aimed at combating crimes against intellectual property on the Internet. This is the largest international mobilisation in the country, with the participation of Argentina, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and the UK. Mexico and the US […]

November 28, 2025By Colin Mann

SquashTV App launches on Samsung TVs

SquashTV, the OTT platform owned and operated by the Professional Squash Association (PSA), has launched its official standalone app globally on Samsung smart TVs. SquashTV will present over 2,000 matches from more than 35 PSA Squash Tour events, available live and on-demand, throughout the 2025-26 season. It will also offer extended highlights, expert analysis, and […]

November 21, 2025

ITV Studios launches The Spin Off quiz app

The Spin Off, a new app-based quiz game, has launched – produced by ITV Studio’s who are behind popular game shows such as The Chase, Walk The Line, Sitting on a Fortune and Catch Point. Players can enter the app daily and play for free, with 60 winners drawn every day. A player will need to […]

November 21, 2025

Stingray partners with Mondia

Stingray, a specialist in music and video content distribution, has announced that its mobile applications – Stingray Music, Stingray Karaoke, Qello Concerts, and Calm Radio – are now available for distribution through mobile carriers worldwide. Mobile subscribers of major operators in Germany and Romania can now sign up for Stingray services directly through their mobile […]

October 29, 2025

FloSports launches on Samsung TVs

FloSports has launched its Connected TV app on Samsung smart TVs. Effective immediately, the FloSports app is available on all Samsung smart TV models 2018. The launch will bring more than 50,000 live events and access to more than 25 sports to Samsung TV owners. The rollout on more smart TVs comes as the autumn sports season picks […]

October 23, 2025

Samsung launches Perplexity AI-powered TV app

Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of the Perplexity AI-powered TV app. Elevating Samsung’s Vision AI Companion, which brings smart, generative AI support to the largest communal screens, the Perplexity TV App offers a new, AI-powered experience to help users quickly find what they’re looking for and discover new favourites. Perplexity is an AI-powered answer […]

October 21, 2025

Canal+ app on Thomson TVs across Europe

Canal+ has announced that is is partnering with Thomson brand to distribute its apps on Thomson Smart TVs across Europe, with the latest models Powered by TiVo. Across all European markets where Canal+ operates — including France, Poland, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium and Romania — the Canal+ App, along […]

October 15, 2025

ESPN, Fox One bundle now available in US

ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service and Fox One, Fox Corporation’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, have partnered to offer fans even more flexibility, giving them the option to subscribe to both services together for $39.99 (€34.13) per month. This new bundle brings two services under one subscription, giving users access ESPN or Fox One content directly through its respective […]

October 3, 2025