Google has said it is working to fix an issue which has left many Chromecast users unable to watch content via their dongle device for two days. Owners of second generation Chromecasts have been unable to connect them to their TV sets – meaning they cannot use streaming services such as Prime Video, Netflix and […]
The second report published by Grant Thornton, carried out in partnership with the Live Content Coalition – a group of representatives of leading European live content producers, broadcasters, and exhibitors – demonstrates no discernible impact of the European Commission’s Recommendation of May 4th 2023 on combating of sports and other live events. It clearly indicates […]
In late 2023, BT launched MAUD (Multicast-Assisted Unicast Delivery) – the telco group’s technology solution that enhances live video streaming quality and reliability for viewers and increases content delivery efficiency for broadcasters and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). Chris Bramley, Managing director, NAS and architecture, Networks, at BT, commented: “It’s the era of box office events […]
F1 TV is launching the F1 TV Premium service – allowing fans to immerse themselves fully in the F1 weekend with a host of features. Viewers can watch every F1 Grand Prix, F1 Sprint, Qualifying and practice session live in 4K/HDR at home, with F2, F3, F1 Academy and Porsche Supercup sessions also available to […]
Brightcove, the video engagement company, has announced that Canela Media, a technology and innovation-driven multicultural media company, is expanding its partnership with Brightcove to power its streaming service. Through Brightcove’s video technology, Canela Media says it will fuel growth by enhancing its streaming capabilities, scaling services and deepening audience engagement. Canela Media delivers authentic content […]
The latest findings from What’s the Score?, Hub’s sports study tracking the evolution of sports fan and media, reveal that US audiences are becoming comfortable watching sports on streaming platforms – just as they did with scripted TV, only much more quickly. Highlights from Wave 3 of the study include: Sports fans are just as […]
Media Distillery, the AI technology provider in video user experience (UX) optimisation, has announced the launch of a new suite of capabilities focused on accelerating the time it takes a viewer a discover appealing content. The new Search and Discovery Suite enables viewers to find desirable content faster by leveraging the power of AI. The […]
Equativ has become the new ad server and primary supply-side platform (SSP) for Titan OS, the European technology and advertising company that has developed an independent Operating System for Connected TV (CTV). The partnership brings the power of retail media to CTV, enabling brands to deliver targeted, outcome-driven campaigns. Launched in 2024, Titan OS has […]
FreeWheel, a Comcast company and technology platform for the video advertising industry, has released the findings from a new study, CTV Barometer, carried out with GWI — the consumer insights tech company. The research shows that streaming TV is rapidly becoming a popular way to consume content, regardless of age. Across 630 million streamers in […]
Anti-piracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has filed two separate federal lawsuits against individuals in California and Pennsylvania, each accused of operating illegal internet protocol television (IPTV) services. The first lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California, targets Zachary DeBarr of Murrieta, California, the alleged operator […]