ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery Communications will launch together a streaming platform in Germany later this year. The joint-venture will offer content from both companies as well as other partners.
Category Archives: Video streaming
New premium video content coming to Twitter
Twitter announced 16 new live-streaming and premium video content partnerships with companies like Bloomberg, Live Nation, BuzzFeed or IMG Fashion. The social network makes it clear that premium video content is now a top priority.
Facebook Live now offers support for PC game and desktop livestreaming
Facebook is now offering PC game and desktop livestreaming, writes SocialBarrel.
Twitter launches Live video API to counter Facebook Live
Twitter has launched a Live video API (Application programming interface) on Tuesday. The aim is to make it easier for media publishers to post live video broadcasts.
Vimeo Adds Support for 360-Degree Videos
Vimeo became the latest video platform to add support for 360-degree videos. The new feature comes nearly two years after both YouTube and Facebook began offering support for 360-degree videos. This format is often seen as a precursor to full virtual reality experience.
Facebook Releases New Report on Changing TV Consumption Behaviors
Facebook published a new research report which highlights changing TV consumption behaviors. “We surveyed over 2,000 people in the US and Canada to learn more about their specific habits around why and how they watch their favorite content”, Facebook said.
Twitter will live stream 1500 hours of eSports in 2017
Twitter will gain access to 1500 hours of esports competitions in 2017, with its latest live streaming deal. The network has partnered with ESL and DreamHack.
South Africa’s Showmax starts competing with Netflix in Europe
ShowMax, a South African video streaming service, has now started in Poland, Quartz reported on Thursday.