Swisscom has launched its Swisscom TV app, allowing users to watch more than 80 channels and live sporting events. Programmes can be recorded while on the move and accessed later on a TV, PC, tablet or smartphone, regardless of which device the programme was recorded on. The live pause and replay functions for time-delayed television […]
Multimedia Research Group, a specialist in the Video and Media ecosystem, has published its Multiplatform TV Middleware and Applications report. Pay TV has been on a collision course with the Internet for more than a decade, but not only has online delivery not yet cannibalised pay TV revenues to any great extent, it also has […]
While operators are launching their own OTT apps and services, they should also find mutually beneficial ways, such as revenue-sharing models, to partner with third-party OTTs, according to Pyramid Research. “For operators, partnering with OTTs provides an opportunity to increase both the range of services offered and the number of potentially billable events by OTT […]
A new range of LG and Samsung and Smart TVs will come pre-loaded with KnowHow Movies, the digital entertainment service from Dixons Retail, enabling users to enjoy an extensive library of new and classic films and TV shows with Dolby Digital Plus surround sound. Having debuted on PCs and Macs earlier this year, the subscription-free […]
Samsung will become the first TV manufacturer to bring music streaming service Spotify to connected TVs with the launch of a new app later this year. Spotify offers on-demand access to a library of more than 18 million songs, and will be available on Samsung connected TVs across Europe through the partnership.
Google has revealed that more of the Google Play experience is to come to Google TV. Writing in the Official Google TV blog, Ambarish Kenghe, Google TV Product Manager, has revealed that Google Play Movies, TV shows, and Music will be rolling out to Google TV over the next few weeks. “You’ll be able to […]
The majority of British viewers have tried ‘dual screening’, with 86 per cent of smart device owners having used their phone, tablet or computer while watching TV, according to new research unveiled by media management company Red Bee Media. However, broadcasters, platforms and content owners have not yet succeeded in maximising their relationships with viewers […]
Accedo, an enabler of TV application solutions, and Filmin, a Spanish subscription VoD provider, have announced a partnership to develop next generation Smart TV apps for multiple platforms. The first official app launched under the partnership gives Samsung SmartTV and Bluray player viewers access to a subscription catalogue of 2,900 videos. The two companies are […]
M2B World Asia Pacific, through its brand name WOWtv, has entered a technological partnership with Samsung Electronics that allows both companies to distribute media and entertainment content to over 130 countries worldwide through Samsung Smart TVs and mobile devices. M2B owns worldwide rights for over 5,000 movie titles across all platforms. Beyond the myriad of […]
Second screen app zeebox is collaborating with interactive TV platform ShowCaster to provide fans of UK’s The X Factor with a unique companion experience during episodes of the live talent show. Exclusive to zeebox, #YAPPFACTOR will feature broadcaster and comedian Jake Yapp’s commentary on The X Factor – live in video as the show goes […]