Swisscom blue TV is now available on Apple TV in time for the start of the new Swiss football season, and also giving access to over 250 channels with games from the Super League, Challenge League, Champions League, Europa League and many other top international leagues. “However you watch TV, get ready for Switzerland’s most […]
LiveXLive Media, a global platform for Livestream and on-demand audio, video, and podcast/vodcast content in music, comedy, and pop culture, and owner of PodcastOne, Slacker Radio, React Presents, and Custom Personalization Solutions, has announced that The Associated Press, the independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting, is now the primary News/Talk content source across LiveXLive’s platform. LiveXLive […]
Four out of five households have access to some pay-TV platform in Spain, with a pemetration rate of 80.9 per cent according to the latest Barómetro report published by consultancy firm Barlovento Comunicación. Streaming services Netflix, Amazon and HBO are the dominant players reaching 58.3 per cent of households, 53.7 per cent and 22.8 per […]
As the US continues to emerge and adjust to post-pandemic life, it is evident that the growth and disruption of the streaming revolution continues at pace, according to a Horowitz Research survey of content viewers nationwide. The data show that streaming now supplants MVPD services in penetration and is closing in on time spent by […]
As part of an ongoing strategic review of the UK public service broadcasting system, the UK government will review the ownership model and remit of Channel 4 and consider tightening regulation of SVoD services such as Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) says that with a […]
Apple has announced iOS 15, an update that enhances the iPhone experience by making FaceTime calls more natural, and introduces SharePlay for shared experiences. “For many customers, iPhone has become indispensable, and this year we’ve created even more ways it can enhance our daily lives,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. […]
Findings from analyst firm Leichtman Research Group suggest that 82 per cent of US TV households have at least one Internet-connected TV device, including connected Smart TVs, stand-alone streaming devices (such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV stick or set-top box, Chromecast, or Apple TV), connected video game systems, and/or connected Blu-ray players. This compares to […]
Young adult-focused French SVoD platform BrutX has expanded to francophone countries Belgium, Switzerland and Luxemburg. Launched in France on April 7th by digital media group Brut, offering films, TV series and documentaries for 18-34 years-old, Brut X is now available in these additional three countries through its website, as well as on mobile and TV […]
Apple TV+ has announced that The Me You Can’t See: A Path Forward, a town hall conversation hosted by co-creators and executive producers Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry, with subjects and experts from the multi-part documentary series exploring mental health and emotional well-being, will premiere May 28th for free on Apple TV+. Following the global […]
Based on analysis of over 80 OTT services (over 50 providers), led by Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, HBO, Convergence Research estimates that US OTT access revenue grew by 35 per cent to $29.6 billion in 2020, and forecasts 35 per cent growth to $39.9 billion for 2021, and $59.4 billion for 2023 (double 2020). Although […]