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YouTube may be ‘hiding’ skip buttons on ads

YouTube has recently sparked a debate among its users over potential changes to how ads are displayed on the platform, with some users claiming that the skip button is being hidden or altered. Reports from Android Police indicate that some desktop users have noticed the traditional countdown timer on skippable ads being replaced by black rect...

Times Network crosses 100 mn users on Comscore

Times Network has emerged as the leading digital news publisher with 104 million monthly unique users across its digital platforms, according to Comscore data for August 2024.

According to a press note from the news network, this achievement highlights

WBD ups investments in factual entertainment in India

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is significantly ramping up its investment in factual entertainment in India, with plans to deliver over 3,000 hours of programming in 2024, according to a report in the Economic Times, which quoted a senior company executive Sai Abh...

Armaan Malik gets 3rd MTV EMA nomination

Indian singer Armaan Malik has once again made waves in the music industry with his nomination at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) for the third consecutive time. This recognition highlights Malik's growing influence and popularity on ...

YouTube working on account switching feature

YouTube is reportedly working on a new feature aimed at improving the account-switching experience for users on Android TV devices. The update is designed to simplify the navigation process, allowing users to switch between multiple pro...

Apple TV+ plugs into Prime Video eyeing wider market

Amazon has said that Apple TV+ will become available on Prime Video later this month in the US for $9.99 per month, in a boost for the iPhone maker which has lagged behind streaming rivals Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video itself.

The Apple TV+ streaming service, known for its origina...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!