Tag: Chromecast

Swisscom Launches New Android Box, Disney+ and Streaming ‘Super Package’

Digital TV Europe | Oct 20, 2023 | ,

Swisscom launches TV-Box 5 with Disney+ as new streaming partner. Box offers Android TV services, Google Assistant, Chromecast and movies/series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars & Nat Geo. ‘SuperMax’ package is available for CHF24.90/month.Swisscom launches TV-Box 5 with Disney+ as new streaming partner. Box offers Android TV services, Google Assistant, Chromecast and movies/series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars & Nat Geo. ‘SuperMax’ package is available for CHF24.90/month.

Read More

Amazon Demands 30% Share of Ad Revenue From TV Networks’ Apps

Broadband TV News | Sep 17, 2023 | , ,

Broadcasters are criticizing Amazon for demanding 30% ad revenue from Fire TV apps, and asking the government to require pre-downloading and featuring of their apps on FireTV, Google Chromecast etc. They fear this could set a precedent for larger market players.Broadcasters are criticizing Amazon for demanding 30% ad revenue from Fire TV apps, and asking the government to require pre-downloading and featuring of their apps on FireTV, Google Chromecast etc. They fear this could set a precedent for larger market players.

Read More

Amazon Demands 30% Share of Ad Revenue From TV Networks’ Apps

Broadband TV News | Sep 17, 2023 | , ,

Broadcasters are criticizing Amazon for demanding 30% ad revenue from Fire TV apps, and asking the government to require pre-downloading and featuring of their apps on FireTV, Google Chromecast etc. They fear this could set a precedent for larger market players.Broadcasters are criticizing Amazon for demanding 30% ad revenue from Fire TV apps, and asking the government to require pre-downloading and featuring of their apps on FireTV, Google Chromecast etc. They fear this could set a precedent for larger market players.

Read More

ABC Iview Launches Audio Description

Jul 12, 2023 | , ,

The ABC has launched its audio description service, providing visually impaired audiences with auditory narrations of visual elements across iOS, Android and Chromecast devices. 1000 hours of content covering shows from Bluey to Mystery Road are now available, marking a years-long journey culminating in recent government funding incorporated into the ABC base budget. 95% of people who are blind or have low vision engage with video daily, with 1/3 using audio descriptions.

Read More

Apple TVs Will Have Native VPN Support in tvOS 17

The Verge | Jun 11, 2023 |

Apple TVs will get native VPN app support in tvOS 17, according to an Apple press release (via 9to5Mac ) . It’s one of many features that didn’t make it into the keynote at WWDC 2023 , but it could be a big deal for some folks. Assuming native VPN apps on Apple’s streaming box work as they do elsewhere, you might not have to wait to get home to catch up on streaming shows when traveling with an Apple TV 4K in tow. Right now, in tvOS 17, to use a VPN with your Apple TV, you’ll need to do something like install a VPN on your router to do it, and not all routers support this. Native VPN support is one of the rare advantages Google’s Chromecast or Amazon’s Fire TV devices hold over the Apple TV right now. We’ve reached out to a few VPN services like NordVPN and Express VPN to find out if they have any plans to develop native apps for the Apple TV. Native VPN support already exists on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac , and adding the…

Read More
Loading