Amazon will stop selling Apple TV and Google’s Chromecast since those devices don’t “interact well” with Prime Video, the company said in an email to its sellers.
Netflix’s US success not replicated in Europe
After its extremely successful development in North America, Netflix has made efforts to try and spread the same enthusiasm for its subscription-based video streaming services across Europe since early 2012.
Barb launches ‘gold standard’ for online viewing measurement
BARB has launched the first joint-industry, audited measure of online TV viewing.
Netflix names the day in Spain, Portugal and Italy
Netflix has confirmed both launch dates and pricing for its three Southern European launches.
BBC iPlayer HTML5 trial offers Flash alternative
The BBC has unveiled a beta trial of an HTML5 version for the iPlayer.
Vivendi relaunches German SVOD service Watchever
French media company Vivendi wants to counter competition from Amazon Instant Prime, Netflix, maxdome and other players in the German subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) market through a relaunch of its SVOD […]
Google launches redesigned Chromecast
Google has launched a completely redesigned version of its Chromecast hdmi dongle. It will also release an updated version of its Chromecast app soon.
Hungarian cable faces superfast internet challenges
One of the biggest issues currently concerning Hungary’s cable industry is the superfast internet project, according to Ferenc Kéry, the president of the Hungarian Cable Association (MKSZ).
Sky Deutschland expands tie-up with Teleclub
Swiss pay-TV broadcaster Teleclub will continue to offer its subscribers channels from Sky Deutschland via cable, satellite and IPTV.
Pay-TV viewing beats Netflix, YouTube in US
Measured by minutes of viewing time, traditional pay-TV accounts for 80% of viewing video time in the US.