LG Electronics USA and Movies Anywhere have announced the arrival of the Movies Anywhere app on LG Smart TVs. Movies Anywhere lets users watch purchased or redeemed digital movies in one simplified, personal collection. LG is the first TV manufacturer to offer the streaming app (on 2017-2020 webOS models), allowing users to bring together more […]
Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free Smart TV video service that delivers instant access to over 100 free channels, and Players Media Group have announced the exclusive launch of PlayersTV, a new network at the intersection of sports, culture and lifestyle. Available immediately, consumers can watch PlayersTV for free on channel 1003 on Samsung TV Plus, […]
Netflix has fixed a temporary outage that affected some users in the US and Europe during the evening of March 25th, according to the SVoD service. The website refused to load when users navigated to the site. Problems were also reported by those using the app, although some who were unable to access the website […]
To coincide with what would have been England senior men’s fixtures v Italy and Denmark respectively, The FA will be streaming old games against the same opponents as part of a new retro #ReLions series which aims to tug at the nostalgic heart strings of all Three Lions fans. This will start on March 27th […]
Velocix, a provider of carrier-grade IP video streaming technology, has introduced new mobile-optimised content delivery network (CDN) software that alleviates the common pain points wireless operators face when scaling out 5G video applications. The company has revealed sophisticated multi-tier CDN delivery and inter-cache communications technology that can reduce traffic demands over mobile backhaul networks by […]
Disney Plus has finally launched in the UK amid avid excitement. However, with an increasingly crowded streaming market, how will Disney Plus stack amongst the bigger incumbents of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video? Steve Miller-Jones, VP of edge solutions and solution architecture at Limelight Networks, offers his take: “At a time when consumers require home […]
ViacomCBS Networks Americas has announced its global channels MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central and Paramount Channel are now available on the DirecTV OTT service in Mexico. Rita Herring, Senior Vice President of Content Distribution for ViacomCBS Networks Americas, commented: “With the launch of our signals on the DirecTV GO platform, our audiences will be […]
Simracers will be able to take on actual drivers from the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup when a pre-season Esports WTCR series begins today (March 25th). WTCR promoter Eurosport Events and long-term esports partner RaceRoom have launched a four-round contest with real WTCR racers competing in each event, including the original gamer-turned-racer and […]
Families and children can now easily discover a wide range of entertaining and educational shows and films, with the launch of a new children’s experience on BBC iPlayer. Rolling out on Internet-connected TVs, it brings together the best from CBBC and CBeebies, and other suitable BBC programming, all in one place. When selecting who’s watching […]
Viu, a pan-regional OTT video service from PCCW Media Group with more than 41 million monthly active users (MAU), and Mediacorp, Singapore’s largest content creator and national media network, have announced a collaboration which will offer Viu-ers access to drama and lifestyle programmes from Mediacorp. Virginia Lim, Chief Content Officer, Viu, said: “Viu has established […]