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Twonky connects mobile apps and video websites

PacketVideo has revealed that its Twonky Beam button will be integrated into BedRocket, ToonGoggles, and U-NEXT’s video websites, as well as within the Anywhere Artist mobile app software development kit (SDK). When watching a video on one of these sites users can click on the Beam button to wirelessly transfer the video from their smartphone, […]

July 17, 2012

NOW that’s what Sky call TV!

UK broadcaster BSkyB has revealed launch details of NOW TV, its Internet TV service that it says will give more choice for consumers via flexible payment options. NOW TV will launch July 17th initially with Sky Movies – followed later this year by Sky Sports – available across a wide range of Internet-connected devices. Available […]

July 16, 2012By Colin Mann

FilmOn plans US roll-out

Buoyed by the July 11 ruling by Federal Judge Alison Nathan that New York-based Aereo can continue with its service which takes live TV programming and sends it to mobile devices, HD streaming service FilmOn.com is now reinstating its live major Network streams in the state of New York with principally the same application of […]

July 16, 2012By Colin Mann

MobiTV pulls IPO

MobiTV, the TV apps maker for smart phones, has pulled its initial public offering to raise up to $75 million blaming “unfavorable market conditions”. MobiTV reported an $11.8 million loss last year even though its revenue rose 27 per cent to $85.1 million. MobiTV must compete for customer attention with companies like YouTube and Netflix, […]

July 16, 2012

Broadcasters appeal Aereo decision

A group of broadcasters has appealed a judge’s ruling against closing down Internet video service Aereo. The broadcasters claim that Aereo, which allows New York City customers to stream television channels on their computers and mobile devices, violates copyright law. “We’re confident that on appeal Aereo will be found to be a copyright infringer,” said […]

July 13, 2012By Colin Mann

RESEARCH: Live mobile TV would increase viewing

The Mobile Content Venture (MCV), a joint venture consisting of 12 major broadcast groups that operate the Dyle mobile TV service, has unveiled new research indicating that consumers are seeking various options for mobile TV consumption. The Dyle Mobile TV Data Report, conducted by Research Now, polled a representative sample of 510 US consumers (Adults […]

July 13, 2012

Minister confirms TV interference prevention scheme

UK Communication Minister Ed Vaizey has confirmed the terms of the £180 million scheme to help householders prevent 4G services interfering with television signals. The scheme was originally announced in February 2012. In a letter to UK comms regulator Ofcom – which ran a consultation on the issues for digital TV raised by the launch […]

July 12, 2012By Colin Mann

Mobile content worth $18.6bn in 2017

According to a market report published by Transparency Market Research, the global mobile content market was worth $6.5 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach $18.6 billion in 2017, growing at a CAGR of 19 per cent from 2011 to 2017. Mobile games are expected to be the largest market segment at $11.4 billion […]

July 12, 2012

NBC, Facebook Olympic tie

Facebook users will be reminded about NBC’s coverage of the Olympic Games in London, and viewers of NBC’s coverage will be nudged to talk about the Games on Facebook. It is part of a collaboration between NBCUniversal’s NBC Olympics division and the social networking site. Data from Facebook will inform television coverage on NBC and […]

July 11, 2012

Global surge in mobile video traffic during Euro 2012

Flash Networks, a provider of mobile Internet solutions, has revealed a significant increase in worldwide traffic and video viewing of sports-related content during the Euro 2012 tournament. Using Flash Networks’ Harmony Analytics, the company observed a 156 per cent increase of traffic to sports sites in Asia-Pacific and a 215 per cent increase in Europe […]

July 9, 2012