European AVOD service rlaxx TV is now also available on Amazon’s Fire TV devices and smart TV operating system Android TV in the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
Netflix employs Fraunhofer xHE-AAC audio codec
Netflix is now using the xHE-AAC audio codec primarily developed by German research institute Fraunhofer IIS.
Discovery invests in Turkish streamer BluTV
Discovery is to become a 35% investor in the Turkish streaming service BluTV.
NewsPlayer+ brings forward streaming launch
Player+ has announced its brought forward the launch of its NewsPlayer+ product ahead of US Presidential Inauguration.
Apple extends Apple TV+ trial
Apple is extending the free trial of its Apple TV+ streaming service, offered to purchasers of new Apple devices.
Year-on-year increase at ITV Hub
ITV Hub has gone through an 11% increase in viewing over the festive period.
eSports1 joins Amazon Prime Video Channels
German pay-TV channel eSports1 has launched on Amazon Prime Video Channels.
Roku in talks to acquire Quibi content
Quibi is said to be in advanced talks to sell its content back catalogue to Roku.
Discovery+ goes live in the US
Discovery+ is to be available on Amazon Fire TV, Apple, Google, Microsoft, the Roku Platform and Samsung Smart TVs as part of its US launch.
Discovery faces decision: discovery+ or Joyn in Germany?
The announcement to launch its streaming service discovery+ in Germany via a partnership with Vodafone puts Discovery in a tight spot.