Sky Deutschland’s OTT service, “Sky Online”, is now accessible on a selection of Android devices. The streaming service is now available as an app on the Google Nexus 5, Nexus 7, Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, S4 mini, S5, S5 mini, Note 2, Note 3, Note 10.1, Tab 3 (7.0, 10.1), Tab 4 (7.0, 10.1) and […]
Contrary to popular opinion, mobile screens are regularly being tapped for streaming longer-form video, according to Mobile Video Usage: A Global Perspective, a survey of consumers from 24 countries around the world who watch smartphone video, published by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). Thirty-six per cent of total respondents said they watch videos that are
Motive Television has confirme that the first TabletTV US and UK apps for Android devices are available for download on the Google Playstore. Users of Samsung Android tablets will be able to join those with iPads in being able to watch and record over-the-air television (Freeview in the UK) on their tablets in time for […]
Formula E, the new FIA single-seater championship that’s bringing high speed racing to the streets of major cities worldwide, is partnering with London start-up Grabyo to bring the ultimate digital experience to fans and accelerate the growth of its digital audience. As well as using Grabyo Studio to share real-time highlights from the live broadcast to […]
Mobilise Consulting and EXTREME have entered into an agreement to develop and launch a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) service called Extreme Mobile in the UK together. The new licensed MVNO service will capitalise on EXTREME’s heritage and brand marketing reach which includes 67 sponsored athletes, 59 annual events, social media reaching over 75 million […]
Sling Media, part of of EchoStar, has confirmed the availability of the Slingbox M1, a re-designed Slingbox featuring WiFi connectivity, capable of delivering HD-quality video to mobile devices in the UK and Europe. Slingbox solutions allow consumers to watch home TV content on Internet-connected smartphones, tablets, PCs/Macs or other TVs―virtually anywhere in the world. “Given […]
The evolution of digital devices and social channels has made it essential for brands to create real-time content and deliver it with impact. An MPP Global poll shows that the majority (60 per cent) of TV operators and broadcasters believe that pricing, models and multiscreen are the top strategic priorities for targeting millennials, closely […]
Motive Television, the technology provider to broadcasters and pay television operators, has released today TabletTV Europe (TTV Europe) following its approval by the Apple App store. The new app is available presently to UK TabletTV users as a free download and will use the same DVB-T mains and portable tuners as TabletTV UK. TabletTV Europe […]
Star India, one of India’s leading entertainment broadcasters, has selected Accenture to help develop, launch and deliver its over-the-air programming to India’s online consumers on almost any mobile device. Branded hotstar, the service is available Star India’s wholly owned subsidiary, and when fully deployed will be available to India’s entire population. The hotstar service, built […]
An entertainment law specialist has suggested that one consequence of the recent Court of Appeal decision that, if successful, would have allowed TVCatchup (TVC) to stream Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) channels on mobile, could be that public service broadcasters (PSBs) would be able to charge retransmission fees. The UK Court of Appeal however referred the […]