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Sandbox apps on Tamatem

Sandbox Group, the London-based Edutainment company, is partnering with Tamatem, the mobile game platform for the Middle East. The partnership will see Sandbox’s gaming and entertainment apps made available to the Arabic-speaking world via Tamatem Plus, Tamatem’s alternative payment and distribution platform. The first app to launch on Tamatem Plus is PlayKids+, Sandbox’s recently launched […]

December 12, 2023

Continued Operation 404 success

Brazilian law enforcement authorities, together with authorities in Peru, have completed a further series of actions as part of the ongoing ‘Operation 404’, an initiative to tackle infringing services on the Internet, supported by IFPI and Pro-Música Brasil. Operation 404 continues to be one of the largest campaigns of its kind and involves a range […]

November 30, 2023By Colin Mann

Research: Modern viewers app-agnostic

In the latest edition of its ‘Behind the Screens’ insights series, Samsung Ads reveals how the increased ease of discoverability and app ‘surfing’ are driving new Smart TV behaviours, signalling the end of a decade long ad-free TV streaming experience. During the first half of this year, there were more than 7.1 billion app opens […]

November 29, 2023

ViewLift powers relaunched NHL TV apps

The National Hockey League (NHL) and sports streaming specialist ViewLift have relaunched free NHL apps available across a range of device platforms that allow hockey fans to create a customised feed of the latest highlights, condensed games, features and other content. The new, upgraded apps can be downloaded via Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV […]

November 29, 2023

Sandbox launches Smurfs learning app

Sandbox Group, the London-based group operating a network of learning businesses, with IMPS – the worldwide licensor of The Smurfs – have launched a new educational kids app: The Smurfs – Educational Games. The new game celebrates the 65th anniversary of the classic cartoon. Now kids  can explore the Smurfs’ Village and play 10 different […]

November 27, 2023

Sky Live adds new games and apps

Sky Live, the interactive camera designed for Sky Glass, is adding more experiences for all the family, including the new Stingray Karaoke app and motion powered games from Nex including Peppa Pig: Jump and Giggle. Delivered over Wi Fi, the new apps are rolling out throughout November and will be available to every Sky Live […]

November 10, 2023

LIV Golf Plus app on Roku, Samsung TVs

ViewLift, a specialist in end-to-end streaming and OTT solutions, has announced the launch of the LIV Golf Plus app on Roku and Samsung Smart TVs. The app, built by ViewLift, can be viewed on Android, iOS, and is now available for download worldwide on Roku and all Samsung models manufactured from 2019. “By enabling Roku […]

October 23, 2023

NHL launches NHL EDGE; relaunches app

The National Hockey League (NHL) has announced the launch of the NHL EDGE advanced stats section on NHL.com, delivering Player performance metrics from the League’s Puck and Player Tracking system and taking fans deeper into the game. NHL.com/EDGE, developed in collaboration with League partner Sportradar, contains season-long top-10 leaderboards for skaters, goalies and Clubs in […]

October 23, 2023

DAZN app pre-installed on Vidaa TVs

DAZN and Vidaa have extended and expanded their partnership with new multi-year deal focusing on new markets and joint marketing initiatives. Vidaa is a smart TV operating system and content platform that powers over 200 smart TV brands, including Hisense and Toshiba. Vidaa and DAZN have partnered to bring its sporting content to audiences around […]

October 18, 2023

BT Sport app shutters on Oct 12

The BT Sport App will close on October 12th. TNT Sports customers who want to stream live sport content, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League,​ Premiership Rugby, MotoGP, UFC, Boxing and WWE, are encouraged to download the discovery+ App at the earliest opportunity. ​ Customers who have been watching via the BT Sport App, can simply activate their […]

October 10, 2023