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rlaxx wins new connected TV deals

European AVoD service rlaxx TV is now available on Apple TV as well as smart TVs by Panasonic and Grundig in the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The service launched on Amazon Fire TV devices and Android TV in early January 2021. The new availability on Apple TV, Panasonic and Grundig smart TVs adds around […]

February 18, 2021

Wyplay continues its expansion

Wyplay – a global TV Professional Services and Video Platform Solutions provider – announces an increase in its net profit to more than K€500 compared to 2019. Over the past year, Wyplay generated a turnover exceeding €10 million and an EBITDA of €1.8 million. In 2020, 4 new TV operators joined Wyplay’s customer base, respectively for […]

February 11, 2021

Pluto TV goes live in France

ViacomCBS Networks International has officiallly launched its free ad-supported TV service Pluto TV in France. Currently offering 40 original channels across different genres, French audiences can now access the curated content free of charge without registering. French viewers can access a wide variety of exclusive channels with French and international titles, across film such as […]

February 8, 2021

Android TV OS reference remote control from Ohsung Electronics

The new G10 and G20 Android TV OS reference design remote controls are now available from Ohsung Electronics. Created in collaboration with Google, the devices enable a much quicker time to market with an existing production ready design and, most importantly, incorporate the certified firmware that Google has developed with Telink Semiconductor Ltd. All aspects […]

February 4, 2021

Amino powers GO Malta OTT Android TV launch

Amino, the global media and entertainment technology solutions provider, and GO Malta, Malta’s leading communications services company, have announced that the AminoOS powered Amigo 7X devices and Amino Engage software have been rolled-out to provide GO Malta’s customers with exciting new OTT video services based on Android TV. This project is part of GO’s TV […]

February 4, 2021

DTT channel Negocios TV launches in Spain

Negocios TV has launched in Madrid – a DTT channel providing financial and economic news to capital viewers. Available on Movistar (channel 125) and compatible with iOS and Android, Negocios TV plans to eventually break into other Spanish regions and become a key TV channel for business in the country. The channel also has international […]

February 2, 2021From David Del Valle in Madrid

TiVo, Pindrop partner for authentication

TiVo has made a strategic partnership with authentication startup Pindrop. With Pindrop’s tech embeded into smart TVs, users could be authenticated based on their voice, as opposed to punching in usernames and passwords. Family members could also be differentiated by voice for the purpose of user profiles, and search and recommendation. “Contextual awareness is key […]

January 26, 2021

Pluto TV launching in France

ViacomCBS Networks International has confirmed that Pluto TV, the free streaming television service, will debut in France on February 8th. Pluto TV will be available on all major streaming devices (TV, smartphone, tablet, PC) via the Pluto TV browser, via app on Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and the iOS and Android […]

January 21, 2021

Filmzie adds All3Media TV series

Filmzie, the free film streaming and social platform, has announced its expansion into TV series streaming in the UK with content from All3Media International. The first show to launch on the platform is comedy favourite Fresh Meat, starring Jack Whitehall, which will be available from January 19th. Filmzie will then continue to roll out its […]

January 19, 2021

The Académie des César chooses Kinow to create screening room

The Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques, also known as the Académie des César, is the institution in France that rewards professionals in the film industry. This year, the Académie des César decided to use the Kinow solution to create its first online viewing platform exclusively for its 4,300 voting members. Since its creation in […]

January 5, 2021