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MobiTV launches Cloud DVR

MobiTV, a global expert in enabling delivery of live and on-demand TV Everywhere, has announced that its innovative network DVR (nDVR) will be released as a standalone licensable solution to service providers. The MobiTV nDVR navigates complex rights management across countries by configuring for any of the governing international rules. Available to cable television service […]

July 20, 2012

Ptch app launches, backed by Dreamworks

Ptch, a new category-defining mobile app that lets users create, share and collaborate on multimedia stories called Ptches, has launched in the Apple App Store. Backed by DreamWorks Animation, Ptch channels creative and technical storytelling expertise into a simple and easy-to-use tool for self-expression. The free app allows users to compose multimedia mash-ups up to […]

July 20, 2012

HBO for Russia

HBO is launching a Russian version The premium channel, famous for shows such as “Game of Thrones”, “The Sopranos” and “Boardwalk Empire” is expected to be available on the NTV Plus satellite package and two cable systems, according to Russian newspapers. Viewers will be presented with a package with three localised channels, one showing TV […]

July 19, 2012

DirecTV vs Viacom dispute worsens

It seems that the carriage fee arguments between Viacom and satellite platform DirecTV is as far away from a settlement as ever. Viacom, in an online blog, said “it is now clear that [DirecTV] have no intention of working with us to expedite a resolution. DirecTV has moved backwards significantly and created more obstacles in […]

July 19, 2012By Chris Forrester

Windows 8 date set

Microsoft has revealed that Windows 8 will be released on October 26th. The declaration was made at the firm’s annual sales meeting. It has described the update as the most important redesign of its interface in more than a decade. The announcement was Microsoft releases its fourth quarter earnings report. Analysts say it may post […]

July 19, 2012

Hulu co-pro with BBC

Hulu will coproduce the fourth season of the BBC’s political comedy ‘The Thick of It‘. The deal, which is the first international coproduction by Hulu, will give the streaming video operation exclusive US rights to premiere the fourth season in the US It will air first in the US on Hulu and Hulu Plus on […]

July 19, 2012

Netflix, YouTube are must have Apps for Smart TV

A Harris Poll of 2,634 US adults  reveals streaming video apps are the most popular apps for both Smart TV owners and consumers who don’t yet have a Smart TV. Three of the top five “must have” apps are Netflix (Owners 47 per cent/Non-owners 34 per cent), YouTube (Owners 44 per cent/Non-owners 31 per cent) […]

July 19, 2012

Thompson defends BBC’s sports rights strategy

Mark Thompson, the outgoing Director General of the BBC, has chosen the occasion of the corporation’s success in winning broadcast and digital rights to the next four Olympic Games – two winter and two summer games – to defend its strategy in respect of sports rights. Writing in a BBC blog, Thompson said the BBC […]

July 19, 2012By Colin Mann

Vision TV Network comes to Roku

Vision247 has announced the availability of the Vision TV Network through a free-to-download app for Roku’s LT and 2 XS streaming players. With the Vision TV Network app downloaded from the Roku Channel Store, Roku customers will have access to a world of live 24/7 international television channels. Vision TV Network brings to UK audiences […]

July 19, 2012

Takedown Piracy is top Google infringement reporter

Takedown Piracy is now Google’s #1 reporter of copyright infringements, according to Google. In the month of July, Takedown Piracy moved ahead of Microsoft, NBC/Universal and Lionsgate to claim the top spot on the list of 1,195 reporting organisations. The anti-piracy company reported nearly half a million URLs in July. The Recording Industry Association of […]

July 19, 2012