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Tech powerhouses like Google and Facebook have embraced London, but following the stunning referendum results, Britain's film, TV, and OTT industries could see talent and funding dry up

Chromecast Now Shipping More Units Than Apple TV, Finds IHS

Netflix is now available on 32 percent of all connected devices in the U.S., making it the de facto rival to any other video service in the country.

Netflix and Amazon Prime Face European Commission Content Quota

Under new rules from the European Commission, the SVOD services must ensure that at least 20 percent of their catalogs are of European origin.

LaLiga Streaming on Facebook Live, a First for European Football

This Saturday, fans around the world can live stream a match between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club, in TV quality and without restrictions.

Euro 2016, Then Olympics, Set to Break Live Streaming Records

Official streams may reach peaks of 15-18 terabits per second for the Rio Olympics, but the IOC is banning social streaming from the games, without saying how it plans to police or punish fans who use Periscope, Facebook Live to share the games

BBC Reportedly Creating 'Britflix' Online Subscription Service

With a mix of archived content from various networks plus original series, the BBC hopes to stand up to more established subscription services.

Service Velocity Taking Hold in the Online Video Space

We've moved from dedicated hardware to virtualized appliances, but a new approach to service velocity promises even faster ways to spin up new OTT services and bring them to market

MCNs Grow Up

MCNs have gone from being aggregated networks of channels to sophisticated organizations that encompass the entire range of content creation and distribution, says Digiflare co-founder Mano Kulasingam

Game On: Television Is Going Through Revolutionary Changes

We're living through a new golden age of TV. It's game over for traditional linear TV, but game on for the new on-demand model, where the best worldwide content is just a tap away.

The State of Media and Entertainment Streaming 2016

More choices for viewers, both in terms of content and devices upon which to watch it, make 2016 a tipping point in the evolution of OTT video

10 Essential Elements to Creating a Great Video Streaming App

From ad insertion to analytics, successful video app developers focus on more than just the content. Here's a roadmap to creating a successful app.

The State of MPEG-DASH 2016

The industry is turning away from plug-ins and embracing HTML5 everywhere. Here's how the vendor-independent streaming standard is gaining momentum.

Sky Goes After Millennials With Live Streaming on Facebook

In a continuing effort to reach younger viewers on mobile devices, the pay TV powerhouse will start delivering sports coverage and live news on Facebook Live

Connected TV World Summit Highlights an Industry in Transition

Intensified competition also brings with it increased confusion for viewers, and content curation becomes more important for OTT services to find success.

One-Third of U.K. Homes Subscribe to an OTT Video Service: Parks

Due to popular free options, such as the iPlayer, paid subscription video rates are low across Europe, but they're rising thanks to exclusive content.

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