US DTH platform DISH has filed two lawsuits to end unauthorised distribution of Arabic channels and content for which it has the exclusive licences.
In the US 19% of 18-24 olds are engaging in live streaming
Parks Associates said that as of Q3 2017, 12% of U.S. broadband households use a live streaming platform like Facebook Live or Periscope.
TiVo opens new patent fight against Comcast
TiVo is pursuing new patent litigation in its fight against Comcast, following its success at the International Trade Commission.
Altice splits European and US operations
Altice said it plans to separate Altice USA from Altice NV to be effected by a spin-off of Altice NV’s 67.2% interest in Altice USA.
CBS All Access launches on Amazon Channels
CBS All Access, CBS’ digital S-VOD and live streaming service, and Amazon have launched CBS All Access’ commercial-free offering to the Prime membership with Amazon Channels.
30% of US homes like to use single remote
42% of US broadband households find at least one tested smart home use case for entertainment very appealing, according to Parks Associates.
Walt Disney buys 21st Century Fox
The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox have entered into a definitive agreement for Disney to acquire 21st Century Fox, including the Twentieth Century Fox Film and Television studios, […]
T-Mobile acquires disruptive start-up Layer3 TV to attack cable
WATCH VIDEO. T-Mobile US president and CEO John Legere unveiled plans to launch a disruptive new TV service in the US in 2018 by acquiring Layer3 TV.
US voices TVN fine concern
The US Department of State has expressed concern about the decision to fine the Polish national commercial broadcaster TVN for alleged biased reporting of demonstrations outside the country’s parliament (Sejm) […]
User experience key focus for smart TVs and media players
Makers of smart TVs and streaming media players are shifting strategies to focus on the user experience (UX) as device sales start to flatten out.