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Free video streaming offered by Dubai International Airport 31 August 2017

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has always taken initiatives to keep travelers entertained during their in-transit time between flights. It is now providing on-demand video streaming service in collaboration with ICFLIX. So before you board your next flight, you can be … Continue reading

ShowMax offered on Xbox One 31 August 2017

ShowMax app is to be available on Xbox One platform which will let subscribers stream TV and movies. This is a huge step towards growth of its video subscription business. It aims to compete against the streaming giant Netflix since … Continue reading

YouTube makes improvements in its desktop and mobile interface 31 August 2017

YouTube has made significant improvements to its online video platform interface. The enhanced apps and services are meant to bring the viewers closer to content and creators. Navigation tabs are now at the bottom of the app so they are … Continue reading

Playstation to now include Amazon Prime video 30 August 2017

PS3 and PS4 consoles will now offer Amazon Prime video app in Latin America. Amazon Prime video was introduced in Latin America in December last year. Additionally Amazon Prime also has apps for Android and iOS devices as well as … Continue reading

Most millennials spend a little more than $10 on streaming 30 August 2017

As per a new survey from Morning Consult, OTT streaming services proliferation may be burdening young audiences. Some findings from the survey were: 57% of 18-29 year olds felt that there were too many streaming services. 42% felt that they … Continue reading

Digital video on the rise 29 August 2017

As per Nielsen, younger viewers are contributing to a sharp increase in digital video viewing in the US, for free as well as paid content. As per the report, teens are increasingly willing to pay for digital content. 63% of … Continue reading

Mobile video, music streaming service launched by Telkom 29 August 2017

Telkom is all set to offer an on-demand video streaming and music streaming service to increase revenues and subscriber numbers in its mobile business. This news service is expected to drive the growth of its mobile revenue as customers upgrade … Continue reading

Canal+ collaborates with L’Équipe for new sports offering 28 August 2017

Canal+ has collaborated with leading sports paper L’Équipe for launching a new digital offering for all canal+ sports fans. Canal+ alongwith it’s sports offering including content from Canal+ Sport, BeIN Sport and Eurosport are going to merge with L’Équipe’s editorial … Continue reading

10% drop in viewership for Netflix during the eclipse 28 August 2017

Netflix US witnessed a major drop in ratings as people put their tablets down during the eclipse. It was a rare and spectacular event however Netflix wasn’t offering any coverage on it. Though it is slightly sad considering the 10% … Continue reading

Snapchat all set for scripted content in 2017 25 August 2017

Snapchat is all set to release scripted content before the end of the year as per Snap Inc’s VP of content Nick Bell. It sees itself as creating programming which goes hand in hand to TV. Snapchat is quite early … Continue reading