Microsoft prefers ‘mixed reality’ to augmented reality for its HoloLens headset as it launched in six new countries, including the UK. The headset is packed with sensors and delivers to users a view of the real world overlaid with virtual objects in the form of hologram-like graphics. In the US, where it has been available […]
AMC Networks International Iberia is launching Dark, the first TV channel in Spain dedicated to the horror genre. The new channel will be available on all the main platforms: Movistar Plus, Vodafone, Euskaltel, R, Telecable as well as various local cable networks. Dark will replace Buzz from October 31st and will broadcast TV series and […]
FloSports has announced new apps available on the Roku and Apple TV platforms that will give consumers direct access to its live events, documentaries, studio shows, highlights and other original video content across its network of sites. Using the Cisco Infinite Video Platform, FloSports now offers a complete multi-screen experience for the millions of sports […]
The MPAA has formally submitted comments to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) identifying some of the world’s most notorious markets for the distribution of infringing film and television content. According to Anissa Brennan, Senior Vice President, International Affairs and Trade Policy, the filing is a sobering reminder of the scope and scale […]
Business news TV channel CNBC is expanding with a Latin American version. Distribution will see CNBC reach viewers in countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. The channel launches this week. This announcement is part of CNBCs wider strategy to grow the brand into emerging markets. Earlier […]
Integrated media and content group Vivendi, Canal Group and ESL, the world leader in organising esports events, are forming what they describe as “a major strategic partnership”. The partnership provides for the launch of the first official esports leagues in France based on the existing ESL Championnat National. Under the partnership, these competitions will reach […]
StarTimes is extending its reach across Africa, and has just launched a potential 440-channel bundle for Ghana. StarTimes TV packages on offer include the usual cluster of News, Sports, Music, Entertainment, Documentaries, TV series, Movies, Religion, Fashion, Children’s programming, Telenovelas and local channels, plus options offering Chinese and Indian bouquets. StarTimes says it already has […]
Conviva, a specialist in OTT experience management, has revealed that digital sports content and media company Perform Group is using Conviva’s technology to provide global video intelligence for new live sports streaming service DAZN. DAZN utilises Conviva Insights to provide the in-depth metrics and analytics it needs to control its video delivery for a high […]
Data from Juniper Research has found that gross wagers from Virtual Reality gambling will grow from just over $58.5 million (€52.4m) this year, to just under $520 million by 2021, representing an increase of 800 per cent. Juniper’s research found
Globecast has been selected by Arirang TV to launch its new HD channel on Sky’s satellite platform in the UK and Ireland. Arirang TV is a Seoul-based public service broadcaster that provides a mix of English language news, cultural programmes, educational shows and documentaries and is the first Korean channel available to Sky viewers. Didier […]