Tag: streaming infrastructure

Apple, Sony, and FAST platforms are prioritizing control over subscribers. Apple’s F1 deal locks users into its ecosystem, Sony monetizes IP across formats without a global SVOD, and FAST embeds content directly into TVs and cars through deals like Free…

Kirby argues that live sports is no longer just content; it’s the core of streaming’s next business model. Services are shifting from cable replicas to fully integrated ecosystems that blend live events with interactivity, betting, and commerce to drive engagement.…

Basics of Streaming breaks down the chaos behind streaming device fragmentation, revealing how services must juggle multiple operating systems: from Roku and Tizen to newcomers like Vega and Ventura, just to stay present on every screen. Unlike mobile, there's no…

Basics of Streaming explores how adaptive streaming and CDN technology enable scalable, high-quality video delivery. Adaptive streaming dynamically adjusts video quality based on real-time network conditions, while CDNs reduce latency and improve reliability by serving content from geographically distributed servers.…

Basics of Streaming breaks down how Netflix is using AV1-powered Film Grain Synthesis (FGS) to preserve artistic film grain while significantly improving compression efficiency. This technology denoises video, models grain behavior, and reconstructs it in real-time during playback, reducing bitrates…

Harmonic has upgraded its VOS and XOS platforms with new origin capabilities to improve cost efficiency and flexibility for broadcasters. The hybrid cloud approach reduces storage costs by balancing on-premises and cloud assets, while integrating origin functionality into XOS streamlines…