Apple has officially declared war on Netflix and Amazon Video.
As expected, the iPhone maker announced a new video streaming service called Apple TV+ on Monday during a special event held at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park. Apple TV+ looks to co…
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Rakuten TV expands to 42 European countries, gets direct button on Samsung, LG, Philips and Hisense remotes
Rakuten TV, the Japanese e-commerce giant’s effort to take on Netflix and Amazon in the world of video streaming, has been something of a minor player when it comes to market share for online entertainment. Today, it’s unveiling two key pieces of news that it hopes will help reverse that. The company is adding 30 […]
View More Rakuten TV expands to 42 European countries, gets direct button on Samsung, LG, Philips and Hisense remotesThis Anker smart projector is the size of a soda can and it’s 30% off at Amazon
You don’t have to own a big screen TV to enjoy large-scale entertainment. The Nebula Capsule Projector by Anker gives you a vivid picture up to 100 inches in size that can be projected onto virtually any surface.
This mini projector typically costs more than $300, but Amazon is offering $50 off the black model and a whopping $96 off the red model — bringing the prices down to $299.99 and $223.99 respectively.
The Nebula Capsule Projector is about the size of a can of soda, weighing in at 15 ounces, making it portable. Though it is small, the projector is equipped with a 360-degree speaker that pumps out powerful sound in every direction. Read more…
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View More This Anker smart projector is the size of a soda can and it’s 30% off at AmazonLinkedIn finally rolls out video livestreaming service LinkedIn Live
LinkedIn is getting into the video livestreaming game.
The social networking website built for business professionals has started rolling out a streaming service called LinkedIn Live, as first reported by TechCrunch.
LinkedIn Live will begin rolling out on an invite-only basis.
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LinkedIn Live will be rolled out via invite-only to select U.S. users for this initial beta phase. Users who want to try out LinkedIn Live but aren’t one of the lucky invitees will eventually be able to apply for access to the service.
LinkedIn tells us that they’re putting a focus on interactive and timely live video streams on LinkedIn Live. The company provided examples such AMA (Ask Me Anything) events or mentors giving their students advice. The social network is clearly looking to shape the content streamed on the service, at least at first, by using it to support users looking to broadcast conferences, company announcements, earnings calls, and other similar events. Read more…
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View More LinkedIn finally rolls out video livestreaming service LinkedIn LiveApple ramps up hiring for its upcoming video streaming service
Apple’s very own version of Netflix may be right around the corner.
Over the last few weeks, Apple has been posted a number of new job listings related to its long-rumored subscription video-streaming service.
A peak of 42 openings related to the company’s “Interactive Media Group” (IMG) were listed in mid-January, according to data monitoring firm Thinknum. IMG looks to be the division within Apple responsible for developing the streaming service.
A graph showing the number of job listings related to Apple’s IMG team, which is believed to be working on the upcoming video streaming service.
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View More Apple ramps up hiring for its upcoming video streaming serviceApple’s video streaming service is coming as soon as April, report says
Apple’s fabled subscription video service — the one we’ve been waiting for many, many years to come — might finally launch in April.
This is according to a report from The Information, which focuses on how Amazon is getting ready for increasing competition in the video streaming space.
Back in October, the same outlet said Apple was planning to launch the streaming service in the first half of 2019; now, the date has gotten a bit more precise. The Information claims Apple has told its content partners to be ready for launch by mid-April, with the actual launch happening within “several weeks” of that date. Read more…
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Hulu is thriving thanks to its larger content library
Hulu says the growth is largely thanks to older hit shows, such as ER and 30 Rock. Read more…More about Mashable Video, Hulu, Streaming Services, The Handmaid S Tale, and Video Streaming
View More Hulu is thriving thanks to its larger content libraryMultilingual Indian video app Roposo raises $10M from Tiger Global and Bertelsmann
India has 22 official languages, which often presents a challenge for businesses that want to scale across the entire country. Video-sharing app Roposo, however, uses that to its advantage by offering content in several different regional languages. Based in Gurgaon, Roposo announced today that it has raised a $10 million Series C from returning investors […]
View More Multilingual Indian video app Roposo raises $10M from Tiger Global and BertelsmannYouTube Originals will soon be free to watch for everyone
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YouTube is changing its original content strategy.
Starting next year, YouTube will make its original content free to watch on the platform. Previously, the company’s scripted shows like the Karate Kid spinoff Cobra Kai were only made available to users who paid for its subscription offering, YouTube Premium. For non-Premium subscribers, YouTube’s free to watch originals will be ad-supported.
YouTube will also pull back on its scripted original content in 2020 as it reduces its production budget in light of the pivot in strategy, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The video platform’s paid subscription service originally launched in 2015 as YouTube Red. The company rebranded the service as YouTube Premium last year. In the early days of the subscription service, the platform’s original content mostly consisted of premium series’ starring YouTube creators like PewDiePie. Not too long after, the site started investing in higher quality productions with films like Step Up: High Water, based on the dance movie franchise, and the sci-fi series “Origin” from the same production company who created Netflix’s The Crown. Read more…
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View More YouTube Originals will soon be free to watch for everyoneGoogle officially unveils its new Chromecast streaming media device
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Google’s new Chromecast is now officially here.
While the new streaming dongle didn’t get a mention onstage at the company’s special media event in New York today, it did quietly roll out on Google’s website along with the other product announcements.
According to Google, the new Chromecast is up to 15 percent faster than the second generation model, with capabilities to stream 1080p at up to 60 frames per second.
Oh and here’s the new Google Chromecast, which didn’t merit a mention in the keynote for some reason#MadeByGoogle pic.twitter.com/tAeFg2t7Ew
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5 overlooked video streaming devices you should really consider
When you start researching video streaming devices, the first ones you’ll find will likely be Apple TV, Google Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV. Between those three there’s a decent price range, so your search can just stop there, right?
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These are the best VPNs for watching Netflix while abroad
Imagine this: You’re traveling, and after a day of sightseeing you just want to relax in your hotel room and chill with Netflix. You fire it up and search frantically for your favorite show, but it just isn’t there. What gives?
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