March 09, 2015

Online Video News

Sling TV Gets Attractive Additions with AMC, IFC, and Epix

The online service created to appeal to millennials finally feels like it actually has them in mind. AMC and IFC bring hit shows to Sling TV.

March Madness Highlights Come to Official YouTube Channel

Watching the NCAA tournament's 67 games live online, however, will require cable or satellite authentication.

Update: HBO Streaming Service Will Be Called HBO Now, Debut in April on Apple TV and iOS

TV viewers soon won't need a pay TV subscription to access HBO content; a streaming-only option will launch next month exclusively on Apple TV and iOS devices

Featured Articles

How to Shoot Aerial Video Using Drones and Quadcopters

Ready to get a bird's-eye view with an airborne camera? Here is a list of drone dos and don'ts from an experienced aerial videographer.

How to Encode to HEVC: A Simple Guide for H.265 First-Timers

It's time to get started. Here's a look at best practices for encoding to H.265/HEVC with the MainConcept and x265 codecs

Buyer's Guide to Cloud-Based Video Encoding and Transcoding 2015

Encoding for VOD is very different from live transcoding. Here's what you need to know to find a service that serves your needs.

Industry News

Edgeware and CSI Digital Provide Hosted IP Infrastructure for Independent Operators

Hosted infrastructure to eliminate capex, reduce opex and accelerate time to market for multiscreen solutions

Piksel Guard Now Offers Protection Across All Major DRM Technologies

Piksel Guard now integrates all major DRM technologies into one solution, supporting all main video formats, standards and distribution technologies

Quickplay Acquires Roundbox to Fuel Explosive Growth of Mobile IPTV, Extending Leading Capabilities to LTE Broadcast and IoT

Quickplay Extends Market Leading Premium Video Service with State-of-the-art Technology for the Optimization of Video and Data-intensive Applications