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    One league, many takers: Which fantasy gaming platform will win the jackpot this IPL?

    • 06.04.2022
    • BestMediaInfo

    With increased penetration of smartphones and cheaper internet rates, digital media has made its mark in Tier 2 and 3 cities. Combined with this is the Indian Premier League (IPL), which has always been a hotbed of activities for brands across categories and fantasy gaming is no different.

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    Comcast launches Eros Now app on X1 and Flex devices

    • 06.04.2022
    • IndianTelevision

    Global media and technology company Comcast has announced the launch of Eros STX Global Corp's OTT platform Eros Now on its X1 and Flex platforms. The service replaces Eros Now SVOD product offering Xfinity customers the ability to stream high-definition, ad-free titles including films and original series.

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    Here’s how ALTBalaji disrupted AVOD world with new show ‘Lock Upp’

    • 06.04.2022
    • IndianTelevision

    Streaming platform ALTBalaji recently launched its first reality show "Lock Upp" through an advertising-based video on demand (AVOD) model. The AVOD system allows viewers to access the free original content. This strategic move by ALTBalaji is on its way to set a new benchmark in the Indian entertainment industry..

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    Airtel, ShemarooMe sign content deal for Xstream Premium OTT service

    • 06.04.2022
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    Bharti Airtel and over-the-top (OTT) platform ShemarooMe have signed a content agreement for the telco’s Xstream Premium video streaming service.

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    Producers raise concerns over PVR Cinemas, INOX merger

    • 06.04.2022
    • LiveMint

    The ink has not dried on the PVR-INOX merger yet, and the film industry is already worried the new cinema giant might dictate show timings and OTT release windows and sideline smaller filmmakers further.

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    New Kannada OTT to now be available on Prime Video Channels

    • 06.04.2022
    • LiveMint

    India is the 12th country in the world to host Prime Video Channels after the US, Japan, the UK, and others. While OTT partners get Amazon’s reach and distribution, the US company also takes care of the back-end and technical responsibilities

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    Soon say ‘Hey Umang’ for government services via voice commands

    • 05.04.2022
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    The one-stop platform to access pan India e-governance services will be made available through a voice-enabled interface like Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa, after the government shortlisted conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) firm Senseforth.ai to extend a a voice functionality to the Umang app.

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    New legal structure needed to counter cyber criminals: Ashwini Vaishnaw

    • 05.04.2022
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    Union Minister of Information and Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday called for a new "dynamic" legal structure which balances the right to privacy and freedom of expression and demands for regulations and control to meet challenges from unscrupulous elements in the cyber space.

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    Sony Pictures Television International Chief Wayne Garvie: ‘We Want to Be the Biggest Drama Studio in Britain’

    • 05.04.2022
    • Variety

    Sony Pictures Television International chief Wayne Garvie has set his sights on European production, he revealed during a keynote discussion at MipTV on Monday afternoon.

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    Judge Drops Antitrust Claims From YouTube Piracy Lawsuit

    • 05.04.2022
    • TorrentFreak

    Florida federal Judge Darrin Gayles has dismissed Content ID-related antitrust claims against YouTube. The allegations were part of a piracy lawsuit filed against the streaming platform last year by movie tycoon Carlos Vasallo. While the lawsuit has been slimmed down, YouTube still has to defend itself against copyright infringement claims.

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