by Hernán Amaya | Mar 28, 2022 | Content
Grupo Lauman, the new owner of Fox Sports network in Mexico, has announced that on April 2 it will launch its new premium Pay TV channel, called Fox Sports Premium. It will mark the launch with the live broadcast of Wrestlemania, the most important event organized by...
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HBO Max adds shuffle button to play back ramdom episodes of series
by Virginia Anziano | Mar 24, 2022 | OTT / VOD
Streamer HBO Max (WarnerMedia) has introduced a shuffle button on a global scale. The new feature allows users to avoid wasting time in the selection of content, given that the platform selects it automatically. Unlike already in service Netflix’s shuffle button,...
Latin America:
Netflix engages in battle against shared accounts in the region
by Virginia Anziano | Mar 16, 2022 | OTT / VOD
In the context of its strategy to combat shared and lent accounts, on March 16 Netflix announced the launch of two new options to tackle the problem. The first step consists in a trial run to be conducted only in Latin America, specifically in Chile, Costa Rica and...
Argentina:
Telecentro launches new 4K Alexa built-in STB with surround sound
by Virginia Anziano | Mar 15, 2022 | Pay TV
Argentine telecommunications operator Telecentro has launched a new set-top-box for its Pay TV service, whose main appeal is that Amazon’s Alexa voice-controlled virtual assistant is built into it. Called T1, the device makes it possible to view content in 4K quality...
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Apple TV+ launches global bet on live sports by acquiring MLB rights
by Hernán Amaya | Mar 8, 2022 | OTT / VOD
Apple TV+ (Apple) has announced its agreement with Major League Baseball (MLB) to broadcast matches in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan and South Korea. In this way, the OTT platform makes its debut in the arena...