Redbox, the US destination for new-release movies and games, has selected You.i TV to develop and deliver an improved user experience for the Redbox On Demand service, starting with its most popular platform – Roku. The new application is the first in market to be developed for Roku using the highly flexible React Native development […]
The BBC’s 5G broadcast radio trial in Stronsay, Orkney, has been extended until the end of September 2019. The trial began in February with residents in Stronsay becoming some of the first people in the world to receive live radio broadcasts over 5G mobile networks. The trial has proven extremely popular with participants, with initial […]
Recognising that changes in technology and the competitive landscape in recent years mean that the debate about a future digital transition programme for radio in the UK has shifted, Margot James, Minister for Digital and the Creative Industries, has confirmed that the government will begin a review of digital radio in the coming weeks to […]
The all-new Apple TV app is now available in over 100 countries across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and select Samsung smart TVs. With the free iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3 software update, customers around the world can now subscribe to Apple TV channels within the Apple TV app — paying for only the ones they […]
Vodafone and Orange Spain have both launched new apps to make their offers available across all devices and to make it easier to browse and watch content. Vodafone’s new app allows subscribers to download content and watch it later offline on any device. Subscribers must have an active account on Vodafone TV online to use […]
Sky has invested in You.i TV, a specialist in software tools for addressing cross-platform app development. The investment is part of the larger You.i TV Series C funding announced in November 2018, and displays Sky’s commitment to backing innovative companies that help connect consumers to content they want to watch, wherever they want to watch […]
Karate Combat, the global, full-contact martial arts league, has announced a partnership with Vewd, the Smart TV OTT software provider, offering Karate Combat’s app and content on Vewd-enabled devices worldwide. Vewd provides content distribution on Smart TVs and connected devices made by Sony, Hisense, Philips and TiVo, among others. “We are excited to bring our […]
Hackers are tapping into a growing consumer trend, the use of illicit streaming devices and apps to access pirated movies, TV shows and live programming, to spread malware and exploit unsuspecting users, a Digital Citizens Alliance investigation has found. Over the course of its nine-month probe, Digital Citizens, a consumer-oriented coalition focused on educating the […]
International TV and broadband provider Liberty Global has agreed a multi-year deal with Amazon to make what it describes as the best content and viewing experience available to 4 million Virgin Media TV customers in the UK. Virgin Media will be the first of Liberty Global’s European operations to integrate the Amazon Prime Video app […]
According to eMarketer, mobile ad spend – estimated at $87 billion in 2019 – will account for more than two-thirds of overall US digital ad spend. Last year, for the first time, mobile ad spend surpassed ad spend on linear TV. This growth was driven by large investments in mobile app advertising, which is expected […]