Spanish ISP Jazztel is launching what it claims to be the first OTT TV service through Jazzbox with on demand content, including HD programming and live TV streaming from pay-TV operator Prisa TV, owner of DTH platform Canal Plus. For an additional monthly fee of €10.95, Jazztel and Prisa TV customers are able to access […]
Dish Network and HBO have confirmed an agreement that will give Dish customers expanded access to HBO’s programming. The agreement enables Dish customers with or without Internet, who subscribe to HBO and Cinemax, to watch expanded selections of HBO content. Dish customers with Internet access and select Dish HD DVRs who subscribe to HBO or […]
Vizio and Google confirmed the introduction of the VizioVAP430 Stream Player that turns any HDTV into an enhanced Vizio Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. Plus) smart TV that incorporates the latest Google TV. The Stream Player allows consumers to access countless entertainment content and online services with web access through a fully capable Chrome browser, and […]
Accedo, an enabler of Smart TV and IPTV applications, and Verimatrix, the specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-screen digital TV services around the globe, today announced a partnership to help enable the delivery of compelling and engaging over-the-top (OTT) video applications. The Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) for Internet TV, which provides […]
Continuing its global expansion, Internet movie and TV subscription Netflix has launched in the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering instant and unlimited access to a broad range of entertainment for a monthly price of £5.99 in the UK and €6.99 in Ireland. Starting today (January 9), people throughout the UK and Ireland can begin a […]
KIT digital, a cloud-based software solutions and technology services provider for multi-screen video delivery, has confirmed that it has acquired certain assets and liabilities of Sezmi Corporation, the provider of broadband-broadcast hybrid TV solutions based in Belmont, California. Sezmi pulled the plug on its consumer operation September 23. Sezmi’s subscription video service was available in […]
LoveFilm the Amazon subscription video on-demand (SVOD) service has made wide ranging content deals with ITV and BBV Worldwide. LoveFilm Instant is currently available on internet-connected devices including the PC, Sony PlayStation 3, Apple iPad, web-enabled TV sets and Blu-ray players and Microsoft Xbox 360. BBC Worldwide and ITV will join broadcasters and studios including […]
Digital entertainment solutions specialist Rovi has updated Rovi Entertainment Store, the company’s end-to-end, white-label solution for over-the-top storefront creation and management that is currently supporting almost a dozen third-party services on an expansive multi-manufacturer ecosystem of connected devices. This new version will offer software development kits (SDKs) to streamline customer storefront launches, ground-breaking features, including […]
SyncTV, a specialist in delivering television services to connected TVs, mobile platforms, and other media-enabled devices, has announced that M6 (RTL Group), one of France’s largest broadcasting and media organisations, has selected SyncTV to develop its first OTT service for the Xbox 360 gaming console. Christian Bombrun, Deputy Managing Director of M6 Web, commented: “Our […]
The proliferation of devices is increasing access to content, which recent data suggest is driving more consumption, according to consultancy firm Deloitte’s sixth edition State of the Media Democracy survey, which reveals that the introduction of new platforms has led to increases in the consumption of movies and books. The survey assesses media consumption preferences […]