Industry Updates

DirecTV Now to include 5.1 audio on select channels 14 November 2017

AT&T’s DirecTV Now app, now being updated to support 5.1 audio on some channels, including MTV. The app is being reviewed by beta testers currently and the official release is expected before the end of the year. Many consumers have … Continue reading

ESPN is redesigning its app to stream live games 14 November 2017

Disney held sports content giant ESPN is planning to add a video streaming service next year called ESPN + that will be available from a redesigned ESPN app. ESPN+ is expected to be launched next spring. Users can catch the … Continue reading

4 out of 5 connected homes in LATAM access OTT video 13 November 2017

A recent report from Business Bureau has revealed that 77% of connected households in Latin America regularly use (Over the Top) OTT platforms. The report titled New Media Essentials in its fourth edition revealed that around 50% view on a … Continue reading

OTT is now the most preferred programme source 13 November 2017

According to a new study from Hub Entertainment Research, more than 50% of TV consumers say that their current favorite comes from an online TV platform. The study is Hub’s annual research Conquering Content which tracks how TV consumers discover, … Continue reading

Paris based Molotov, upgrade to 4K library 13 November 2017

French VOD platform Molotov has now upgraded its streaming resolution to 4K. Molotov content can now be viewed in 4K on multiple devices including 2017 Samsung Smart TVs, Apple TV, Nvidia Shield, Sony Bravia UHD TVs, Chromecast Ultra, and Android … Continue reading