OTT/Streaming

NBCUniversal chief Steve Burke predicts that things are going to get even more intense among the media and tech giants launching streaming platforms before the marketplace inevitab... More

Streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Spotify might be required to issue emergency alerts from the government if U.S. lawmakers have their way. The legislation, dubbed the ... More

After 11 years, Disney is pulling the plug on Disney Family Movies On Demand — with the service’s shutdown coming just days before the launch of the Mouse House’s Disney Plus... More

“South Park” is the latest beneficiary of Hollywood’s rerun mania.... More

The entry of Disney, Apple and WarnerMedia into the streaming wars could spell trouble for a number of smaller niche players while creating opportunities for others. The number of ... More

Quibi has found a wireless partner for its spring 2020 launch. The mobile video startup has inked a deal with T-Mobile that will make the Washington-based company the exclusive tel... More

As content on on-demand platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video has proliferated, and shows such as Stranger Things, Breaking Bad and Transparent have won acclaim, so fans... More

Apple TV+, the company’s upcoming subscription video streaming service, could close in on Netflix-like subscriber totals in just a few years following its launch. That’s accord... More

OTT providers have been streaming live content for years now. But more often than not, the experience has been inadequate for consumers. And with modern audiences increasingly expe... More

Do you like watching a movie or a favorite TV show during a long flight? Be prepared to watch on your tiny smartphone screen if you don’t remember to pack a tablet. Three of the ... More

Pay-TV industry executives are increasingly seeing the continued growth of over-the-top (OTT) video streaming services as both a challenge and an opportunity, while the growth of p... More

Music streaming services are trying to use older music to draw in new subscribers, according to a recent report. The Wall Street Journal reported that companies like Spotify, Amazo... More

Artificial intelligence is leading to some surprisingly robust advances in the field of digital gaming. One of the most important contributions of artificial intelligence is with g... More

The BBC is to roll out its revamped iPlayer next year, having received regulatory approval from Ofcom. The platform will host live streaming, catch-up, box sets and podcasting, wit... More

Today’s streaming technologies can help you deliver your sporting event with broadcast quality — even if you aren’t a major broadcaster with a big budget. However, there’s ... More

"We couldn't get the backing—there was no way—for years," recalled Scorsese. "Ultimately, it was [Netflix content chief] Ted Sarandos." Netflix put up the $160 million budget, ... More

The advent of “connected” vehicles has created an exciting opportunity to utilize data collected from a vehicle’s infotainment system for application to the media industry, i... More

Did Major League Baseball’s first batch of exclusive game broadcasts on YouTube knock it out of the park — or were they just a decent digital at-bat? Overall, across 13 MLB gam... More

Will any one company ever win the digital living room wars? “One view is that this will be a ‘winner-take-all’ contest in which one firm will dominate the home infrastructure... More

Tesla drivers can now stream Netflix and YouTube in their cars following a new software update. The company said that Model S, Model X, and Model 3 dashboard displays can now conne... More