December 20, 2017

Online Video News

T-Mobile to Launch Streaming TV Service in 2018, Buys Layer3

While the details are scarce, T-Mobile seems intent on launching its own skinny bundle, and it thinks Layer3 can help make it a reality.

Amazon Prime Video and Samsung Announce First Use of HDR10+

Dolby Vision isn't the only HDR game in town, although consumers might wish it was. Royalty-free HDR10+ is finally available for streaming.

YouTube TV Expands to Additional 34 Markets, Brings Total to 83

The skinny bundle streaming service has been on a roll with new market announcements. Many smaller metro areas now have access.

Featured Articles

Announcing the Call for Speakers for Streaming Media East 2018

The conference that sets the stage for the entire online video ecosystem has some exciting news: We're getting even bigger in 2018!

The World According to Twitch: Winning With Experimentation

Twitch is more than just the world's most popular gaming video content platform. It has a committed following in the millions, and just might be the future of media.

Short Cuts

Video: Will TV Broadcasters Follow Radio in Live Streaming More Content?

NAB's Skip Pizzi discusses the licensing, commercial, and strategic impediments to broadcasts networks adding full-time streaming of all content as most radio stations have done, and how that trajectory might change.

Video: What Works Today in Video VR?

Streaming Video Alliance's Jason Thibeault, Wowza's Chris Michaels, and Neulion's Jim Clements discuss what content owners can do today, strategically and technically, to make VR viable in the consumer entertainment space.

The Video Doctor

Progressive Web Apps: What They Are and How to Get Started

With mobile viewing on the rise, developers need to know about progressive web apps which offer an app-like experience through the browser.

Industry News

VR Industry Forum to Publish Industry Guidelines at CES

Experts to discuss VR trends and guidelines at CES Masterclass on January 8

Nagra Enables a New TV Landscape at CES 2018

Extensive line-up of user experience, data intelligence, content protection and anti-piracy innovations drives new pay-TV and content owner business strategies

You.i TV breakthrough brings React Native to all 10-foot platforms

CES C-Space showcase to demonstrate cross platform strategy reaching Roku devices