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TEGNA updates Roku apps, plans Amazon Fire TV launch

US media group TEGNA has completed an update of its stations’ over-the-top (OTT) streaming apps on Roku, which it says enhances the experience for viewers. TEGNA also revealed it is planning to launch OTT streaming apps for its stations on Amazon Fire TV by the end of 2020. When the rollout on Amazon Fire TV […]

November 6, 2020

Noggin launches on Amazon in Spain, Italy, Netherlands

ViacomCBS Networks International announced the launch of Noggin, the learning subscription service, on Amazon Prime Video Channels as an add-on subscription for Prime members in the Netherlands, Italy and Spain increasing its European footprint. After launching in the UK, France, Germany and Austria at the beginning of September 2020, Noggin expands its presence to the […]

November 5, 2020

Apple TV on Xbox

Microsoft has confirmed that Apple TV will soon be available through its Xbox consoles. In a blog post, Microsft said: “When our all-new Xbox family of consoles launch worldwide on November 10th, you’ll have more than just the entertainment apps you enjoy today on Xbox One. We’re excited to share that the Apple TV app […]

November 3, 2020By Nik Roseveare

Pac-Man hits 40

Introduced in 1980 by Bandai Namco, Pac-Man is now 40. And from AR pins to retro gaming competitions and even full-sized real-life game boards, everyone’s getting in on the act. Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has announced that Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle is arriving exclusively on Google’s cloud gaming service Stadia from November 17th 2020. Players […]

October 23, 2020by Angharad Rhiannon

Research: Lockdown increases parents’ illegal downloads

The majority of parents who have previously downloaded illegal content for their kids said they have done so more during lockdown, according to a new report from online safety advisory body Internet Matters. Nearly six out of 10 parents (56 per cent) who admitted to illegally downloading content for their kids to watch said they […]

October 20, 2020By Colin Mann

Survey: US users spend $20+a month on app subs

As the mobile app subscription business accelerates, mobile amrketing company Adjust has launched its new Subscription Tracking product to give marketers better visibility into subscription performance. This follows a broader shift toward subscription-based monetisation models, with Apptopia estimates showing that app-based subscriptions generated over $200 million in

October 19, 2020

EE unveils Match Day Experience on BT Sport App

EE has announced Match Day Experience features on the BT Sport app, which will be inclusive for new customers taking the Full Works iPhone plan with the new 5G iPhone. Through a set of new BT Sport App features that make the most of the UK’s number one 5G network, and optimised for the iPhone […]

October 15, 2020

Vevo, XITE launch music video app on Apple TV

Vevo, the music video platform, has announced a partnership with XITE to launch a new music video experience for Apple TV. Over the past year, Vevo has been working with XITE to effectively monetise its native music video connected TV apps through an ad sales partnership in the US and Europe. The two companies are now […]

October 15, 2020

Sky Q integrates Fiit fitness app

Fitness experience Fiit has launched on Sky Q, allowing users to access over 600 on-demand classes, created and led by Fiit’s 35 industry-leading trainers, including Adrienne Herbert, Cat Meffan, Corinne Naomi, Gede Foster, Gus Vaz Tostes and more. Users can pick their desired class by studio – Cardio, Strength and Rebalance – or by trainer. […]

October 1, 2020By Nik Roseveare

NOW TV launches on Sony Android TV

Sky’s NOW TV app is now available on Sony BRAVIA Android TVs in the UK and Ireland. The NOW TV app gives users access to a range of new and original British comedies, Oscar, BAFTA, and Emmy award winning dramas, Sky originals and movies – all without a contract. Sony’s Android TV with the Google […]

September 30, 2020