ESPN Player, the sports media company’s broadband service across the EMEA region, is extending beyond desktop computers for the first time, launching as an app on Apple iPads. The sports streaming service is how available today as a free application on the Apple iPad from the iTunes store. The new app offers fans the same […]
Although recent signs such as the appearance of a customer help site in beta suggested the anticipated pre-Christmas launch of the Redbox Instant by Verizon online entertainment joint venture formed between US telco Verizon and retail solutions specialist Coinstar was on track, it now seems the service may not appear until 2013. Speaking at the […]
EAs the European and global football season gathers pace, ESPNFC, the multi-platform global football initiative from ESPN, is unveiling a package of enhancements as it continues to grow audiences and connect brands with fans. Available online, via the mobile web, smart phone apps, and, on TV via football debate and discussion show PressPass, ESPNFC brings […]
The anticipated pre-Christmas launch of the Redbox Instant by Verizon online entertainment joint venture formed between US telco Verizon and retail solutions specialist Coinstar is looking one step closer, with the appearance of a customer site in beta. Eric Bruno, Verizon’s vice president of strategy and planning for consumer and mass business markets, stated late […]
Orange has announced the results of Orange Exposure 2012/2013 – an annual independent study by TNS into mobile media habits across UK, France and Spain for the advertising industry. The research provides an insight into the mobile media habits of 11-18 year olds and firmly establishes mobile as the primary screen of choice with smartphone […]
Capablue, a specialist in TV Everywhere solutions, has been working with Channel 4 to create a proof of concept that explores the potential of future advertising formats. The interactive advertising application uses the second screen to provide the broadcaster with a more sophisticated and less intrusive way of showing ads and interacting with viewers. Having […]
NOW TV, Sky’s OTT service, is extending its reach, becoming available on Roku streaming players. New customers, including those signing up through Roku, can take advantage of a free 30 day trial of the service, plus also benefit from a three-month introductory offer of £8.99 (€11.13) a month. Roku users will be able to find […]
Barnes & Noble’s budget tablet is now available in UK stores, with the launch of the Nook HD and the Nook HD+. The Nook HD costs £159 (€197) for the 8GB model and £189 for the 16GB version and features a 7-inch 1440 x 900 display. The Nook HD+ features a 9-inch screen and boasts […]
The latest Ericsson Mobility Report reveals that approximately 40 per cent of all phones sold in Q3 were smartphones. Data traffic doubled between Q3 2011 and Q3 2012, and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 50 per cent between 2012 and 2018, driven mainly by video. Ericsson’s research […]
Elgato, a specialist in TV and video solutions for the Mac, PC, iPhone and iPad, and Dyle mobile TV, a live broadcast service from the Mobile Content Venture (MCV), have confirmed the immediate availability of the EyeTV Mobile accessory, a Dyle mobile TV compatible TV tuner for iOS devices that will turn iPad, iPod Touch […]