Amazon, Apple, Google and Roku accounted for more than 8 out every 10 Digital Media Streamer shipments worldwide in 2015, according to Strategy Analytics.
Amazon launches streaming partners programme
Amazon has launched the Streaming Partners Program, an OTT streaming subscription programme for video providers that enables them to reach tens of millions of Prime members.
Amazon explores TV service
Amazon is said to be investigating launching a dedicated live TV service, according to US media reports.
Amazon bans Apple TV and Google Chromecast
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.
Amazon updates Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD
Amazon is introducing “the next generation of Fire TV”, the new Amazon Fire TV with support for 4K Ultra HD, and the new Fire TV Stick with voice remote.
Tech giants launch Alliance for Open Media
Seven leading internet companies have formed the Alliance for Open Media – an open-source project that will develop next-generation media formats, codecs and technologies.
Amazon launches HDR for Prime Instant Video
Amazon will offer high dynamic range (HDR) content to members of its Prime Instant Video service in the UK, Germany, Austria, in addition to the US, where it was made […]
Amazon, Apple, Google, and Roku dominate streaming device market
Amazon, Apple, Google, and Roku dominate the US streaming media device market with 86% of sales, according to Parks Associates.
Rapid growth for OTT TV in Germany and Austria
Connected television in Germany and Austria has now passed the threshold into rapid and sustained growth, qaccording to a new report by Deadline Media.
HBO Now goes on Amazon
Amazon has announced that the streaming service HBO Now is available on Fire tablets and will also be accessible on Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick in the coming […]