ILOOK has launched as a new OTT pay-TV platform for YouTube channels. The platform instantly converts YouTube channels into mobile TVapps that behave like television networks. Through this easy-to-use technology, anyone—amateur or celebrity personality—can now have their own TV network without the traditional barriers and regulations. To create a TVapp, users can log in to […]
Applicaster, a provider of broadcast solutions for cross-screen TV experiences, has been selected by MegaFon, one of Russia’s leading mobile operators, to offer enhanced Sports viewing experiences on second screens for the 2014 World Cup and additional sports tournaments. SMOTRI+ TV app, developed by Applicaster, was successfully launched earlier this year, with over 600,000 downloads […]
Wiztivi, a European espert in interactive services development on connected devices, is deploying the first T-Commerce application in Europe for TF1: Teleshopping. The show is now offering to its viewership the ability to buy directly from their television through a HbbTV interface. Using the HbbTV application, they are now able to put any items in […]
Spain’s Mediaset and Integración Transmedia, a subsidiary of Publiespaña, have launched MIOtv, a mobile app through which viewers can interact with live content and adverts on Mediaset’s platforms. Currently only available for Android, but with plans to launch an IOS version, the app was co-designed by Taptap Networks and aims to increase the impact of […]
Massive Interactive, a specialist in platform software and design for multiscreen TV Everywhere entertainment, has rolled out the Deutsche Telekom Videoload service across Panasonic 2014 Smart TVs. Following on from the successful launch of Videoload on LG Smart TVs, Massive continued working with Deutsche Telekom to deliver the next phase of its device roadmap. The […]
Disney and online music streaming company Deezer have formed a partnership that will give customers access to hit songs and classic animation from the iconic US film studio. The service will initially be launched in France although Deezer, which has operations in 182 countries, is in discussions to extend it into other markets, confirmed a […]
TF1’s TV shopping show Téléshopping has launched a new TV shopping app allowing users in Francce to purchase goods directly from their TV. The app is accessible on DTT through HbbTV smart TVs and alerts the viewer with an on-screen pop-up when it is possible to order a product. The payment process is fully synchronised […]
The BBC has rolled out major updates for its iOS and Android BBC iPlayer apps for mobiles and tablets. The iPlayer app, available from the Apple App Store and Google Play, and as an update to the 26 million apps already downloaded, follows the launch of new BBC iPlayer on connected TVs and responsive web […]
Mediaset Spain, owner of Tele 5 and Cuatro, and WhatsApp have signed a pioneering agreement that will enable the broadcaster to interact with users via messages, video clips, photos and audio clips with content from the Football World Cup in Brazil. Mediaset plans to turn the Football World Cup into the first multi-screen sport event […]
ITV has announced it has entered a partnership with Microsoft to offer the ITV Player app on the leading manufacturer’s Windows Phone 8 devices. The ITV Player app provides customers with access to the last thirty days of ITV’s catch-up content across ITV, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4 and CITV. The app will enable viewers to catch […]