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comScore released new data on the state of TV streaming which shows that the TV has emerged as the driving force behind home video consumption. Chapter 1: Big increase in TV streaming (0:20) comScore says that 60 million homes now stream video to their televisions, an increase of 17% over […]
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Amazon Channels has first mover advantage in the SVOD aggregation stakes. Do Roku and Apple have what it takes to catch up? Variety reported today that Roku is planning to create an SVOD store along the lines of Amazon Channels. Last month Variety said that Apple was planning the same […]
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Apple and Amazon vie to reinvent the TV experience. Pay TV operators come willing and passively along for the ride. Chapter 1: Charter allows subs to use Apple TV, dump STB (1:30) At its Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose on Tuesday, Apple announced that Charter Communications Spectrum TV subscribers […]
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Pay TV operators are letting customers use their own Roku or Apple TV rather than providing a set-top box. Without a rock-solid Wi-Fi solution, this could be a costly mistake. Operators move to support customer-provided TV devices Yesterday, Apple announced that Charter would allow its Spectrum TV customers to use […]
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Apple has been angling to take over the TV experience since Steve Jobs claimed to have “cracked it” back in 2011. With the Charter integration with Apple TV, the company finally gets its shot. Charter to support, promote Apple TV At its Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose on Tuesday, […]
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Citron Research speculates that Roku could be an acquisition target for Netflix. Here are three reasons Netflix isn’t likely to buy Roku anytime soon. The transformation of Roku’s business, from hardware sales to ad sales, has been noticed by Citron Research, an online stock commentary website. The firm switched its […]
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Roku’s Q1 2018 results show the company continues its rapid conversion to an ad-driven business. The company is adding content to Roku Channel and finding ways to get it seen by more people. Platform licensing drives active sub gains Roku increased active accounts by 8% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and 47% year-over-year […]
Read MoreNew research shows that connected TV use grew 75% between 2016 and 2017. With Roku’s impressive Q1 2018 and possible help from Apple, the TV looks to keep on growing. Chapter 1: Connected TV use increases 75% (1:40) The PC has seen declining use as a video device for some […]
Read MoreThe demise of Oppo Digital shows how far the market has moved away from physical video discs. However, the move is also pushing many dangerously close to their broadband data caps. Chapter 1: Why Oppo Digital will not make disc players anymore (2:40) Oppo Digital, the high-end maker of disc […]
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One of the most respected names in video disc player sales is calling it quits. The decision confirms what everyone in the movie industry hoped was not true: 4K Blu-ray will not rescue the dying disc business. Oppo Digital gracefully exits Oppo Digital, the high-end maker of disc players and […]
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