Tag: video streaming

Spotify is preparing to roll out music videos in the U.S., following a beta launch in 97 global markets. The feature will let users toggle between audio and video, bringing Spotify closer to YouTube Music’s format. The launch comes on…

Walmart is expanding its Walmart+ membership by adding Peacock Premium as a streaming option alongside Paramount+ Essentials. Members can now choose between the two services and switch every 90 days. This move strengthens Walmart’s position in the subscription and video…

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.…

AT&T has sold its remaining 70% stake in DirecTV to TPG, fully exiting the pay TV business it entered in 2015. DirecTV, now wholly owned by TPG, plans to expand its investment in video innovation and streaming. The move lets…

Basics of Streaming breaks down the essential role of encoding, the process that compresses and formats raw video into streamable files optimized for various networks, devices, and resolutions. Encoding powers the scalability, efficiency, and quality of digital video delivery, making…

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…

From the Archives goes back to Justin.tv, the pioneering live-streaming platform that laid the groundwork for Twitch. Launched in 2007 by Justin Kan and his co-founders, the platform started as a 24/7 lifecasting experiment before evolving into a hub for…

Sonos is launching a set-top designed as a home theater hub with HDMI switching, advanced audio, and content aggregation. It will rely on smartphone control instead of a remote and may include ad-supported features via The Trade Desk. Priced between…

Thinking Media has partnered with Bitmovin to transform STIRR into an AI-native streaming service. The collaboration incorporates AI-generated feeds, Server-Guided Ad Insertion (SGAI), and Multiview features, enhancing playback quality and personalized user experiences. Bitmovin’s technology, combined with Bunny CDN, supports…

Meta is facing a class-action lawsuit accusing it of colluding with Netflix to undermine Facebook Watch in exchange for user data and increased ad spend. The suit alleges Meta scaled back Watch to eliminate competition, while Netflix provided user insights…