Streaming Services Take Steps To Counter `Russian Propaganda’
The conflict in Ukraine entered the streaming services arena this week with word that Netflix and YouTube will remove any content they deem to be “Russian propaganda” from their services in certain regions. Netflix — which launched in Russia just over a year ago and…
Dataxis: Crowded TV OS Field Could Start To Consolidate
The battle for smart TV OS market dominance is likely to get a lot more competitive and crowded in 2022, before we start to see inevitable consolidation, according to market research firm Dataxis. The Dataxis market research firm suggested that the smart TV playing field…
Roku, Google Extend Agreement On YouTube, YouTube TV Carriage
In eleventh-hour fashion, Roku announced Wednesday that it has reached an agreement with Google on a new multi-year extension to an agreement to keep the main YouTube app and (restored) YouTube TV live streaming service available for new Roku device owners in the Roku Channel…
Roku, Google Feud Now Threatens Removal Of Main YouTube Channel
The on-going feud between Roku and Google continued to intensify in recent days, with both companies now warning that the mega-popular traditional YouTube streaming app might be removed from the Roku app store when the current long-running contract between both companies expires Dec. 9, 2021….
ITC Judge Issues Early Ruling For Sonos In Patent Fight With Google
Multi-room audio resource Sonos has won an early determination in a filing against Google for allegedly violating five Sonos patents related to speakers and controllers. A statement was posted on the U.S. International Trade Commission’s web site Friday indicating chief administrative law judge Charles E….
Roku, YouTube TV Tiff Grows
The battle over YouTube TV between Roku and Google continues to get uglier. Carriage of the live over-the-top streaming service app in the Roku app store was blocked April 30th for new YouTube TV subscriptions on Roku devices, following a breakdown in carriage renewal negotiations….
Roku TV Users Get Another YouTube TV Option In Sony’s PS5
Any Roku TV owners hoping to begin a YouTube TV subscription now have another add-on option if they happen to be in the market for a next-generation gaming console or an Ultra HD Blu-ray player (combination) alternative. That’s because Sony’s new PlayStation 5 consoles just…
HDR10+ Camp Continues To Add Key Support
Backers of the HDR10+ High Dynamic Range (HDR) profile want you to know that the chief alternative to Dolby Vision HDR is alive and well, and continues to gain key support. The HDR 10+ Technologies LLC issued a status update Wednesday reminding video enthusiasts that…
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