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Elon Musk's X to take on YouTube with a video streaming app for smart TVs

X CEO Linda Yaccarino said that the new TV app for X will be "your go-to companion for a high-quality, immersive entertainment experience on a larger screen"

YouTube extends crackdown to ad-blocking third-party mobile apps: Details

YouTube said that those who are using third-party apps to block ads in the free tier may experience buffering issues while watching a video or see an error message

Prime Video, Sony Pictures launch add-on service Stream at Rs 399

Prime Video has entered a distribution agreement with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), to launch a add-on subscription on the streamer for viewers in India. Sony Pictures Stream will offer SPE's movies and show on Prime Video Channels and its subscribers for an add-on introductory annual subscription of Rs 399. We are delighted to launch Sony Pictures - Stream, a new Prime Video Channel curated specifically for our customers in India. "The collaboration allows Sony Pictures Entertainment to make their vast and beloved library available in India at a single destination, reaching customers across the length and breadth of the country via Prime Video Channels, said Vivek Srivastava, head - Prime Video Channels, India. Sonika Bhasin, Vice President - South Asia, Sony Pictures Television, said with the partnership with Prime Video, Indian audiences can have access to content from SPE's extensive library of award-winning films and critica

Prime Video, Sony launch 'Sony Pictures - Stream' in India at Rs 399

Sony Pictures - Stream will include blockbuster movies, classics, and popular TV shows, all available through Prime Video Channels, curated for an Indian audience

Amazon Prime Videos ends Dolby Vision, Atmos support on basic plans in US

Ad-supported standard subscription in the US is now restricted to HDR10+ and Dolby 5.1 output, and Dolby Vision and Atmos available with ad-free subscriptions plans

Disney, Reliance sign pre-deal agreement, mega-merger to be done by Feb

The 51:49 stock-and-cash consolidation in favour of RIL is expected to wrap up by February. Disney and Reliance are also likely to inject cash as capital investment

Delhi govt plans to provide parents with live-feed of CCTVs in classrooms

The Delhi government has developed an app, called 'DGS Live', through which parents can get a live view of cameras installed in classrooms for about five minutes per class

Omegle shuts down operations permanently after 14 years of its service

Online video chat platform Omegle shuts its services permanently after 14 years. The founder of Omegle said the site is not sustainable anymore financially nor psychologically

No CSAM content on platform, govt didn't share any evidence: YouTube

The company has submitted its formal response to the government on the issue

Blackstone in discussion with Disney to acquire India streaming, TV assets

Sources said that there is still no guarantee that negotiations between the two will result in a transaction

Ready OTT shows struggle to find buyers among streaming platforms

Industry executives told Mint that around 30-40 small-scale productions made at Rs7-8 crore each are struggling to find buyers.

Ambani's JioCinema to appoint former Google Manager Kiran Mani as CEO

Mani formerly ran Google's Android operations in the Asia Pacific region

In letter to govt OTTs pledge self-regulation and responsible creation

OTT platforms are also worried about the impact of a consultation paper proposed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on regulation

YouTube to show video recommendations only if watch history feature is on

YouTube has the watch history toggle available in a dedicated section on the My Google Activity settings page

Self-regulatory body asks streaming platform Ullu to take down content

The order was issued in response to a complaint about the obscene nature of the shows being showcased on Ullu

Twitter to focus on video and commerce in business revamp, deets inside

Twitter has some major plans to revitalize the company's business beyond digital advertising.According to an investor presentation by owner Elon Musk and new Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino, Twitter is likely to focus on video, creator and commerce partnerships, New York Post reported, citing Reuters.Yaccarino, who became the company's new CEO on June 5, recently told Twitter investors that the company is in early conversations with political and entertainment figures, payments services and news and media publishers, said a source familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a private investor call.The presentation marks Yaccarino's first meeting with the company's investors.After Musk acquired Twitter in October, the social media firm faced months of chaos, including layoffs of thousands of employees, criticism over lax content moderation, and an exodus of many advertisers who did not want their ads appearing next to inappropriate content.Some ad-buying ...

Amazon launched its Lite membership plan in India at Rs 999 supporting ads

Amazon prime lite membership plan launched in India at Rs 999. It allows streaming of HD video content for up to two devices with ads.

HC restrains websites from streaming 'Spider-Man: Across The SpiderVerse'

Sony Pictures has claimed to hold exclusive copyright and broadcasting rights to the film, but numerous shady websites have promoted the upcoming broadcast

Viewership of premium videos up in India, Disney+ Hotstar most dominant

In April, the consumption of videos on Jio Cinema saw an uptick of 20x on the back of the ongoing season of men's IPL: Report

Xiaomi Redmi Smart Fire TV 32 review: Among the best smart TVs on budget

Good audio-visual is basic for a television, but it takes more for a smart television to justify the 'smart' moniker. The Xiaomi Redmi Fire TV 32 comes close to meeting the expectations