Prime Video’s introduction of an ad-supported tier was met with significant resistance, according to Kantar’s latest analysis of the UK streaming market.
HD+ brings HD+ IP to Samsung Smart TVs
From April 2024, owners of newer Samsung Smart TV models will be able to receive German TV platform HD+ not only via Astra (19.2° East), but also via the internet.
Viaplay outline plans to tackle password sharing
Viaplay says a third of its subscribers have shared the account details for their subscriptions with others.
Netflix will no longer report quarterly subscriber numbers
As Netflix subscriptions receive a boost from accounts that were previously shared, the streamer has confirmed plans to cease the reporting of exactly how many subscribers it has.
ProSiebenSat.1 to launch Joyn in Switzerland
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 is launching a Swiss version of its streaming platform Joyn in June 2024.
Roku admits further subscriber data breach
Roku is to introduce two factor authentication to its login process after it emerged a second security breach had resulted in 576,000 additional accounts being compromised.
Showtime to withdraw standalone app on April 30
Showtime will no longer have a dedicated streaming service as of April 30.
DNMG adds FAST Channels to German cable with HbbTV app
German cable operator association DNMG has launched its FAST Channel platform TIVEE.
Disney password crackdown to commence in June
Disney will begin to enforce rules on password sharing beginning in some countries in June, ahead of a wider crackdown in September.
Mr Bates delivers ITVX with best quarter yet
ITVX has reported its best ever quarter from 1 January to 31 March 2024 with 896 million streams across the service. It represents an increase of 12% on Q1 last […]