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Is Apple TV+ mulling introducing ads?

Apple is reportedly considering introducing advertisements on its streaming service, Apple TV+, potentially ending its status as the only major ad-free streaming platform, The Times of India said, quoting a report in British newspaper The Telegraph. The report stated that recent discussions between Apple executives and Barb, the UK's TV ratin...

Google announces new feature

Google is enhancing its Discover feed by introducing games, aiming to offer users a fun and interactive break from their usual news and information updates. This new feature, reported by Times of India, is currently in the testing phase. The games are expected to include a mix of quizzes, puzzles, and casual games, although the full range of ...

Microsoft’s LinkedIn settles advertisers’ lawsuit

LinkedIn agreed to pay USD 6.625 million to settle a proposed class action accusing the Microsoft unit of overcharging advertisers by inflating how many people watched video ads on its platform. A preliminary settlement was filed late on Thursday in San Jose, California federal court, and requires approval by U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan van K...

WhatsApp reaches 100mn monthly active users in the U.S.

In a major milestone for Meta, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Thursday that WhatsApp now has over 100 million monthly active users in the United States. This announcement marks the first time the company has released data specific to the U.S. market, highlighting the app's growing popularity in a country where SMS/text messaging has long be...

Meta rolls out ‘Verified Subscription’ plans for Businesses in India

Meta, the tech giant formerly known as Facebook, has launched its 'Verified Subscription' plans for businesses in India. This new service aims to enhance trust and authenticity for businesses on its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. The 'Verified Subscription' plan offers a suite of features designed to help businesses stand out an...

LinkedIn launches new video experience for professionals in India

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional networking platform, has announced the launch of a new video experience tailored specifically for professionals in India. This initiative is part of LinkedIn’s ongoing efforts to enhance user engagement and provide innovative tools that cater to the unique needs of its rapidly growing user base in th...

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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!