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Italians Prefer More TV, Brits Settle For OTT 03 September 2015
Italians watch more linear TV than any other country in Europe – about 4 hours and 20 minutes per day – but the British lead the pack in online and personal video recorder viewership, according to a recent study … Continue reading
Apple To Take On Hulu and Netflix In The Crowded Streaming Marketplace 03 September 2015
It seems Apple wants to tap into a new segment, something similar to what the likes of Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon are doing with their video streaming services. Sources suggest that the iPhone maker is planning to make a … Continue reading
IHS: Cord Cutting on the Rise 02 September 2015
Research house IHS Technology added to the growing evidence that cord cutting emerged as a real threat in the second quarter, releasing a study that reports that the pay TV business lost to video on demand streaming services more … Continue reading
Amazon Prime Now Lets You Download TV Shows For Offline Streaming 02 September 2015
The next time you’re traveling, you won’t need an Internet connection to watch Amazon Prime TV shows and movies. The video on demand streaming service has enabled “offline viewing” on popular phones and tablets, letting monthly subscribers download shows … Continue reading
Opposing Views on the Future of TV At DSTAC 02 September 2015
The work of the Downloadable Security Technology Advisory Committee (DSTAC) has come to an end, and the committee’s final report is proof that there are still two fundamentally opposing views of how pay-TV services should evolve in the Internet … Continue reading
Third Of Irish People Spend 20+ Hours Online, Says Survey 01 September 2015
More than a third of Irish people are spending over 20 hours online per week, according to a new survey. The research, from price comparison and switching website Switcher.ie, also found that a quarter of broadband users spend between … Continue reading
Streaming Is Gaining Traction In UAE 01 September 2015
Days of collecting DVDs, tapes and storing them in a cupboard are gone as the streaming services through the internet are gaining traction, apart from disrupting the traditional business models. Streaming has changed the consumer habits and is giving … Continue reading
Apple Reportedly Exploring Producing Original TV Shows 01 September 2015
It’s currently unclear how large Apple’s ambitions and commitment to producing original video content are, as sources have told Variety contradictory things about the Cupertino company’s plans. One source says Apple wants to create development and production departments that … Continue reading
Connected TV Devices Reach Tipping Point 01 September 2015
Viewers who are only getting their video programming solely from pay-TV providers or (gasp) over the airwaves are now in the minority. According to The NPD Group, half of Internet-connected homes in the U.S. have a device that connects their … Continue reading
Live Streaming In South Africa: The Content And Cost Game 31 August 2015
Local media and technology behemoth Naspers launched its video on demand service this week, pre-empting the arrival in South Africa of the international streaming service Netflix. Similarly, when Netflix comes to South Africa, slated for next year, the price … Continue reading
