Apple has lost the German court case against Swiss conditional access provider Kudelski regarding video streaming patent rights.
Sport1 launches on Apple TV 4
German commercial TV channel Sport1 has released an app for Apple’s new-generation streaming box.
CBS in talks with Apple
US network CBS is in talks with Apple to bring live streaming content to the planned Apple TV service, CBS CEO Les Moonves said in an interview with Bloomberg TV.
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.
Showtime launches standalone internet service
Showtime has announced plans to launch its own standalone internet service at a monthly $10.99. Branded simply ‘Showtime’, the CBS-backed premium channel will make its debut in on July 12th, coinciding with new series of Ray Donovan and Masters of Sex.
Ericsson moves against Apple
Ericsson has filed suits in Germany, the UK and the Netherlands against Apple’s products.
Sébastien Janin to head Wuaki.tv’s expansion in Europe
Wuaki.tv, the European video-on-demand (VOD) provider backed by Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten, has appointed Sébastien Janin as its head of international business development.
Apple in talks to launch Web TV service
Apple is reportedly in talks with programmers about content deals that would let it offer a streaming TV service, according to re/code.
iOS 8 brings Virgin Media busiest download day
Virgin Media says Wednesday’s update to Apple’s mobile operating system caused an increase of 10% in peak download traffic, week on week.
Over 3,000 On Demand services in Europe
The number of on demand services in Europe has topped 3,000 with the UK, France and Germany providing a home to the greatest number of services.