Modern Times Group (MTG) has launched a new multiscreen service that gives access to pay-TV across a number of devices through a single ID and password.
Amazon launches premium streaming service
08.17 Europe/London, February 23, 2011 By
Amazon has announced the launch of a new streaming video service offering over 5,000 commercial-free movies and TV shows. Called Amazon Prime, the new service costs $79 (€57.9) a year and is aimed at competing with Netflix and Hulu Plus.
Sky Deutschland joins fibre association
08.03 Europe/London, February 23, 2011 By
Sky Deutschland has joined the association of fibre companies (Buglas) as an associate member.
Mediaset adds OTT to Premium DTT
16.22 Europe/London, February 22, 2011 By
Mediaset has unveiled Premium Net TV, the Italian broadcaster’s first foray into over-the-top television delivery, claiming the line-up is unmatched by any other operator in the country. The video solution, masterminded by Accenture’s Innovation Center for Broadband in Rome, runs across TV, PC and other connected devices such as games consoles.
Samsung claims 2 million 3DTVs sold
12.00 Europe/London, February 22, 2011 By
Samsung said it is leading the 3D movement with the launch of the world’s first full HD 3D LED TV in 2010 and selling more than 2 million 3DTVs and capturing 60% of the global market.
CBeebies to launch in Scandinavia
11.48 Europe/London, February 22, 2011 By
The BBC’s pre-school brand CBeebies is to make its debut in Norway, Denmark and Sweden.
Medienmotor launches online ‘screening room’
11.38 Europe/London, February 22, 2011 By
Berlin based Medienmotor has developed ScreeningServer, an internet based ‘screening room’ for the movie and TV industries in order to reduce handling efforts while distributing film screeners on beta-tapes and DVD.
Steering board grants approval to DVB-3DTV
11.32 Europe/London, February 22, 2011 By
The DVB-3DTV specification has been approved by the Steering Board of the Geneva-based organisation.
New director for At Media
11.26 Europe/London, February 22, 2011 By
Petr Majerik has been appointed the new MD of At Media Czech Republic.
Canal Digital strengthens line-up with music service WiMP
11.18 Europe/London, February 22, 2011 By
Canal Digital is to add the music streaming service WiMP for its 700,000 subscribers in Norway.
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