Adult Millennials – the age-group demographic covering 13-to-30 year-olds – are more likely to watch TV on a laptop or on a smartphone than their school-age counterparts, reports digital intelligence firm eMarketer. Among high school and college students ages 18 to 30, 70 per cent reported watching streamed TV in a typical week, while 66 […]
Roku, the US streaming platform, has confirmed the official launch of its products in Canada. Two Roku streaming player models – the Roku 2 XD and the Roku 2 XS – are available for purchase in Canada starting immediately. These small set-top boxes use the Internet to stream entertainment to the TV instantly. At launch […]
Dune HD, a maker of digital media players, and BeeSmart, an interactive TV solution provider for service operators, have announced at NAB a new partnership to bring the BeeSmart based IPTV and OTT services to Dune HD media players. BeeSmart will bring Dune HD devices an ultra fast user interface, intelligent content recommendation system, home […]
Telestream, a provider of video transcoding and workflow solutions, today announced a major new product at the NAB Show. Vantage Transcode HE Server is a highly-focused solution that accelerates transcoding and packaging for multiscreen delivery, including OTT, Web, mobile, and IPTV. Vantage® Transcode HE Server utilizes exclusive new Telestream LightSpeed™ technology to produce the highest […]
With growing consumer demand for Over the Top (OTT) video services, Anevia and NXP Software have joined forces to create a multiscreen video streaming solution that enhances the user experience. Anevia is a leader in video streaming solutions and service infrastructure for live TV and video on demand. NXP Software is a leading provider of […]
Hot on the heels of securing the rights to an iconic sporting event – the Boat Race – the BBC has confirmed the Global BBC iPlayer has secured the rights to two more iconic sporting events from the UK – the Grand National horserace and the London Marathon. In April 2012, coverage of both will […]
Recent findings from Parks Associates research suggests that over 25 per cent of all video viewing in US broadband households now occurs on platforms other than the television, such as PCs, smartphones, and tablets. The research firm’s analysts will discuss the new research during the special session – The Future of OTT Video: Monetization Strategies […]
Netflix members in the UK, Ireland and Latin America are now able to watch instantly unlimited TV programmes and films on their Windows Phones. The online entertainment subscription service has released an updated, international version of the Netflix App for Windows Phone, significantly increasing the number of devices supported by Netflix in the territories. “With […]
The BBC is planning a considerable increase in its 3DTV output. An – as yet – unnamed drama shot in 3D is being planned. This could refer to the widely anticipated 3D version of Doctor Who, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2013 and where ‘multiple specials’ are known to be under consideration. The BBC’s […]
Video technology and services company KIT digital has been chosen by pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland to expand the reach of its Sky Go ‘TV Everywhere’ solution to new platforms and devices. Sky Go enables viewing of Sky’s exclusive content across multiple screens including iOS devices, the Web and Xbox 360. The service allows premium customers […]