The number of videos viewed every day on social-messaging app Snapchat has tripled since May this year to six billion according to figures published in FT. However, the data doesn’t reveal the average viewing time per video. Last week, Facebook said it was now registering eight billion views a day of video material posted on […]
Windows 10 users are set to get an exclusive BBC Store app. Launched last week, BBC Store makes it easy for UK audiences to buy and keep digital copies of their favourite BBC shows including recently broadcast programmes; television favourites and lost gems from the BBC archive. Using the BBC Store app Windows 10 users […]
With consumers across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) becoming more connected and tech-savvy than ever before, the complex issue of content piracy is showing no sign of letting up, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global ICT consulting firm asserts that the use of illegal set-top boxes, unauthorised VPN […]
Al Jazeera has launched new mobile and tablet apps on the iOS and Android systems bringing the latest Al Jazeera news and programmes live together with on-demand personalisation. The apps, which are available for Al Jazeera English and Al Jazeera Arabic, will provide breaking news alerts and special coverage notifications with a curated home screen […]
Sky Sports has completed its set of Premier League rights in the UK through to 2019, securing near-live extended highlights to add to its live schedule and further strengthen its position as the home of sport. From next season, the new deal coincides with newly added mobile clips from all 380 Premier League matches, as […]
Disney and ESPN Media Networks have signed on to PlayStation Vue, meaning channels such as ESPN, ABC, The Disney Channel and more will be coming to the cloud-based TV service. PlayStation Vue will have an extensive library of VoD content from Disney and ESPN Media Networks, as well as compelling features such as powerful search […]
Eight FilmBox brand channels will soon be available on Airtel and TTCL IPTV networks, which operate in Tanzania. With the launch of the FilmBox brand channels, Airtel and TTCL customers will be able to enjoy a variety of programming including a large selection of popular American and European movies and TV series on FilmBox channel. […]
Following advanced-television.com’s revelation that a launch of the BBC Store download-to-own service was imminent, the BBC has confirmed that it will be available from the morning of November 5th, providing what the BBC says offers an easy way for audiences to buy, enjoy and keep their favourite BBC programmes. Bal Samra, Commercial Director, BBC, described […]
Facebook now averages 1.1 billion users per day, according to its Q3 results, which also revealed the company made more money on mobile advertising alone than the whole business took in during the same period last year. The social media giant’s total revenue amounted to $3.4 billion (€3.1billion) during the third quarter. Chief executive Mark […]
Data from Juniper Research has found that online eSports services, such as Twitch, will grow to over 310 million by 2020, increasing from 133 million this year and bringing in almost $1 billion in revenues from subscriptions alone. By comparison, 2020 will see eSports audiences surpass the levels of the NFL tournament and approach that […]