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Freesat adds YouTube to “free time” on-demand service

, Feb 11th 2013 Discuss [0]

YouTube is set to arrive on UK free-to-air TV service Freesat, though you'll still need an internet connection in order to actually watch streaming videos. The new access, which will be added as part of Freesat's <free time> on-demand/satellite hybrid system, will offer a new UI designed for use on TVs, along with the promise of a more responsive experience. Read The Full Story

Amazon Elastic Transcoder promises cheap video cloud conversion

, Jan 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

Amazon has quietly rolled out a new cloud video conversion and delivery system, Amazon Elastic Transcoder, aiming to position itself as the hub of streaming content for every device. The new beta, part of Amazon Web Services, seamlessly transcodes original video source files stored in the cloud to suit whatever gadget - be it an iPad, iPhone, Android tablet, PC, Mac, smart TV, or something else - is attempting to play it, and is likely to be of significant interest to content owners responsible for running streamed video services. Read The Full Story

Amazon’s LOVEFiLM signs Marvel cartoon deal

, Jan 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

Amazon-owned Euro Netflix rival LOVEFiLM continues to ramp up its catalog, inking a deal with Disney UK and Ireland that will see Marvel animated classics such as X-Men and Iron Man go up for instant streaming. The new licensing will see hundreds of cartoon episodes added to the LOVEFiLM line-up, as the company attempts to further narrow the gap between it and arch-nemesis Netflix. Read The Full Story

Libratone embraces Android and Windows with DLNA streaming update

, Jan 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

Libratone, maker of felt-covered wireless speakers, has abandoned its obsession with Apple, updating three of its most recent models to support Android and Windows thanks to freshly-added DLNA support. The Libratone Zipp, Live, and Lounge models will all gain DLNA streaming capabilities, piping music from your smartphone, tablet, or Windows PC over your WiFi network. Meanwhile, there's an update to the Libratone iOS app too. Read The Full Story

BlackBerry 10 movie and music plenty detailed

, Jan 28th 2013 Discuss [0]

BlackBerry 10 isn't due to get its official reveal until later this week, but RIM can't help but seep out a little information on what sort of movies and music options owners will have for BlackBerry World shopping sprees. Describing its portfolio - which includes content from Fox, Sony Pictures, Warner Music, and more - as one of the most robust mobile users will have to choose from, RIM says it will offer movie rentals and purchases in the US, UK, and Canada initially, while eighteen countries will get DRM-free music download access. Read The Full Story

Samsung will make Music Hub available to all devices

, Jan 28th 2013 Discuss [0]

Samsung has announced big plans for its cloud-based Music Hub. Samsung already had plans to roll its Music Hub to all of its devices including, smartphones and more. Samsung has now announced it also intends to make its Music Hub available to hardware from other manufacturers. Read The Full Story

Forget AirPlay: Netflix and YouTube out DIAL for second-screen simplicity

, Jan 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Netflix has officially detailed its Apple AirPlay alternative, DIAL, created in collaboration with YouTube and promising intuitive second-screen entertainment. Already garnering the support of the BBC, Sony, Hulu, and Samsung, DIAL - or "discovery and launch" - aims to streamline the second-screen experience, by automatically discovering compliant devices and starting up apps on them. So, the Netflix app on your phone will be able to spot any Netflix-compatible TVs nearby, and open up the functionality instantly. Read The Full Story

Psy video Gangnam Style earns $8 million on YouTube

, Jan 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

I'm sure a lot of people out there have YouTube accounts, but a lot of people may not realize that if your channel generates enough page views YouTube will often allow you to monetize your videos. The video monetization typically has to do with placing a commercial in front of the video you want to watch that you have to view for at least a few seconds before you can skip it. If you listen to a radio station that plays any popular music, you've undoubtedly heard Psy belt out his barely understandable song Gangnam Style. Read The Full Story

Roku gets a new scary movie channel called FrightPIX

, Jan 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Roku set top box owners who happen to like scary movies have a new scary movie channel to check out. The new channel on the Roku devices is called FrightPIX. The scary movie network is free to watch and ad supported. From what I can tell, it is stocked with independent B-films. Read The Full Story

Crackle expands to major smart TVs and Blu-ray players

, Jan 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Entertainment network Crackle has announced a significant expansion making the streaming video service available on millions more devices. Crackle is now available on LG, Samsung, and Vizio smart TVs for streaming all sorts of entertainment content. The streaming video network is also available on Samsung Blu-ray players. Read The Full Story

Sky Go Extra app adds offline viewing for a monthly fee

, Jan 22nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Sky has added offline playback to its mobile apps, with Sky Go Extra offering the ability to pre-download TV and movies to their phone, tablet, or notebook in return for a monthly fee. The new feature, adding to the existing Sky Go apps - which require a persistent data connection for streaming content - is priced at £5 ($8) per month and only available to Sky UK subscribers; that monthly fee also doubles the number of devices that can be registered to the Sky Go service. Read The Full Story

Amazon’s LOVEFiLM inks Channel 4 deal for TV show boost

, Jan 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

Amazon's LOVEFiLM streaming media service has further pared the TV show gap between it and arch-rival Netflix, inking a deal with the UK's Channel 4 for a jolt of content. Forming a "4oD collection" that will be specially branded on LOVEFiLM's site, the deal will initially include Peep Show, Father Ted, The Inbetweeners, and other shows, but is expected to grow to all but replace your Channel 4 box-sets. Read The Full Story
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