The number of international visitors and foreign residents in Japan are steadily growing, both experiencing breaking numbers in 2024. NHK’s international broadcast service, NHK WORLD-JAPAN can be viewed through the website and mobile app. NHK WORLD- JAPAN’s mobile app has been providing emergency information regarding disasters in Japan such as earthquakes and tsunamis via push notifications in four languages in five writing systems: English, simplified and traditional Chinese, Portuguese and … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD-JAPAN Enhances App Service
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Reuters puts utility at heart of latest news app
HONG KONG – Reuters, the world’s largest international multimedia news provider, has unveiled a personalised news app designed to help business professionals make better decisions. The new Reuters news app – currently available on iOS devices – has been built to provide users with an indispensable ‘news utility.’ The design puts an emphasis on topic-based feeds, providing fast, accurate and relevant information that will quickly inform business professionals’ judgement … [Read more...] about Reuters puts utility at heart of latest news app
ABC KIDS on PlayKids app
Sydney, Australia- ABC Commercial has announced that a new range of ABC KIDS content will become available to Australian and New Zealand users of global pre-school kid’s service, PlayKids. A newly signed SVOD rights agreement between the parties will see select seasons of iconic ABC KIDS series Thomas & Friends, Sesame Street, Mister Maker and Fireman Sam hit the subscription video streaming service, in addition to select episodes from Octonauts and the first season of The Wiggles’ Ready … [Read more...] about ABC KIDS on PlayKids app
Former NBC and CNN chiefs launch online SVOD service
Los Angeles – Jeff Gaspin, former chairman of NBC Universal Television, and Jon Klein, former president of CNN/U.S., are launching a new subscription-based online platform called TAPP, which will be home to scores of video networks built around personalities with super-fan followings. TAPP stands for “TV APP”. TAPP channels will feature the nation's top thought leaders in the fields of sports, politics, religion, relationships, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, fitness and … [Read more...] about Former NBC and CNN chiefs launch online SVOD service
Disney launches Disney Movies Anywhere app
Burbank, California – The Walt Disney Studios has unveiled its exclusive cloud-based digital movie service, Disney Movies Anywhere. This all-new app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and Web experience enables consumers to discover, purchase, manage, and watch movies from Disney, Pixar, and Marvel at home and on the go. iTunes is the premier digital movie provider for Disney Movies Anywhere. Disney Movies Anywhere logo The debut of Disney Movies Anywhere coincides with the digital … [Read more...] about Disney launches Disney Movies Anywhere app
Sony SmartWatch 2 will receive Euronews alerts
Just days ahead of the Mobile World Congress, Euronews has launched the world’s first news service for Sony SmartWatch 2. Euronews is the first news source to be launched worldwide that supports Sony SmartWatch2. Michael Peters, CEO of Euronews, said: "Innovation is at the heart of the strategy of Euronews, as a global media group offering the right content, to the right place, at the right time. I'm convinced this is the "smart" way to expand both our reach and our awareness worldwide in … [Read more...] about Sony SmartWatch 2 will receive Euronews alerts
