Newly launched streaming service CNN+ is now available on the Roku platform in the United States.
Media Broadcast continues to rely on Dotscreen for Freenet HbbTV portal
French multiscreen app and user interface provider Dotscreen has renewed its multi-year contract with Media Broadcast, operator of German DTT platform Freenet TV, for the evolution, support and maintenance of the Freenet HbbTV portal.
Strong growth for SES IP Switch
SES’s video stream solution SES IP Switch saw an increase of 61% in sports events served and an increase of 96% in hours of content delivered in Q4 2021 compared to the same period a year earlier.
Prime Video penetration in the US hits 45%
The penetration of Amazon Prime Video among US internet households stands at 45%, according to Parks Associates’ Video Services Dashboard.
Peacock hires new execs
NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock has announced two new additions to its executive leadership team.
New streaming service for Slovakia
The Slovak national commercial broadcaster Joj has launched a new streaming service named Joj Play.
Pluto TV goes on Xbox consoles and Windows PCs
The free streaming service Pluto TV is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and on PCs with Windows 10 or Windows 11.
CNN+ debuts in US
The streaming service CNN+ will be launched today (March 29) in the US on desktop and across a range of supported smartphones, tablets and streaming devices.
ServusTV launches streaming platform
Austrian TV channel ServusTV is now offering its channel brands, video-on-demand services and exclusive online content on a new streaming platform.
Disney+ sets summer launch dates
Disney+ has confirmed its launch dates and pricing for 42 countries and 11 new territories, with South Africa being first on May 18 and all the others to follow in June.