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While OTT and streaming services grabbed more media attention in 2012, Blu-ray and DVDs sales accounted for 61% of US home video spending on films throughout the year.Despite the introduction and mass uptake of digital rental options physical discs remain the largest source of revenue for the film industry. Subscription video on demand services such… Continue reading Sales of physical discs still dominate over OTT services

When the 19th series of Top Gear UK débuts on BBC channels across the world over the next few days a brand new second screen app will for the first time accompany the international broadcasts.

Ever since he embarked on an informal career questioning some of the more outlandish claims from the online community, the Media Native has been pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to ruffle feathers and generate verbal spats. After last week’s Videology riposte to his TV On Demand article, will the Media Native have the final say?

Today Channel 5’s video on demand service launched on Samsung’s connected televisions, bringing the channel’s content to an even bigger audience.The application was rolled out for free this morning in the SmartHub store, meaning owners of the Samsung smart televisions can view programmes from the past seven days.Demand 5 is already available to access on… Continue reading Demand 5 lands on Samsung smart TVs

One in three people in the UK would happily ditch their traditional TV set for a connected viewing device, according to research released by broadbandchoices.co.uk.The study, undertaken by the impartial broadband comparison site, revealed that 33% of those polled stated they would rather watch programmes on a tablet, smartphone or laptop than on a traditional… Continue reading 33% prefer to catch up away from TV

According to a survey of US internet users, conducted by Nielsen for the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing (CTAM), people still most often talked about TV shows while in the same room, face to face or over the phone.

New research by Futuresource Consulting claims that global tablet sales reached 64 million units in Q4 2012, representing quarterly growth of nearly 100% and year-on-year growth of 119%.The fourth quarter sales represent just under half of all tablets sold last year (136 million).Although Apple enjoyed another lucrative Christmas and remained market leader throughout this period,… Continue reading 64 million tablets shipped in the run up to Christmas

Apple has released its results for the first fiscal quarter with surprising figures for their streaming device, Apple TV. During the period starting September 30 to December 29, the digital media receiver shifted 2 million units, resulting in year on year growth of 60%.The company’s first fiscal quarter results brings the total number of Apple… Continue reading 2m Apple TV devices sold in the run-up to Christmas

BBC’s iPlayer benefited from a sprinkle of Christmas magic as December saw requests jump up by 5% to a record 217 million, according to data released today.

Advanced Television has published research from connected technology company Twonky that shows 51% of the UK prefer to watch catch-up services on a TV, over second screen devices like smartphones and tablets.The survey also revealed that 19% of people consider convenience more important than screen size.YouView, the joint venture between the major broadcasters, BT and… Continue reading Half of UK unfamiliar with YouView brand