September 30, 2015

Online Video News

Live Sports Lures Cord-Cutters Back to Pay TV, Finds Study

When sports fans tune into a broadcast, they usually do so with the biggest screen available, preferring TVs and computers over mobile.

Streaming Video Meets Virtual Reality with Samsung Gear VR

What could convince average consumers that they need a virtual reality headset? The ability to create their own personal Netflix theater.

Global Average Connection Speed Rises to 5.1Mbps, Finds Akamai

The District of Columbia leads the U.S. in internet connection speeds, while 21 percent of U.S. connections were above 15Mbps.

Featured Articles

Encoding 2020: Experts Predict the Future of Video Encoding

A Streaming Media survey shows big changes afoot in the next five years, with a move to the cloud, away from Flash, and towards 4K and HEVC.

HEVC Advance Adds MediaTek as a Member and Plans to Adjust Fees

MLB Advanced Media says the proposed royalty isn't reasonable. With pressure mounting, the new patent pool promises an adjustment.

Bowing to Industry Pressure, HEVC Advance Will Adjust Fees

The new patent pool has come to its senses and will changes fees based on widespread feedback. But the details aren't all in yet.

Industry News

TourGigs Relies on Blackmagic Design for AV and Streaming at Switchfoot Bro-Am Fundraiser

Vevo Releases 2015 Music Fan Report

Report defines new fan tribes for music consumption and interaction among influential Millennial demographic in the US

Go90 Service Adds Six Exclusive Series From New Form Digital

New Form Digital To Bring Six Episodic Original Series to Mobile Video Service Go90

With Apple TV Support, Adjust Brings Marketing Analytics to the Connected TV

Influxis Offers Low Latency HLS

Influxis now offers ultra low latency HTTP Live Streaming, 10x faster than current industry standard.