Vuclip has been in the news lately. Right from receiving huge investments to innovating on the technology front to make their services available at 2G speeds, Vuclip seems to be doing everything to lure customers. This explains the reason behind Vuclip’s decision to exclusively design an app for the Nokia Asha Series and Nokia 40 Series. And their decision seems to have paid off. In November 2012,...

With a jump of 65% over earlier count last year, Airtel’s MobileTV has attested India’s growing demand for televised entertainment on portable devices. Just released report titled ‘Airtel Mobitude 2012’ reveals over 186 Million Mobile Customers in India routinely engage in TV watching on their mobile / smartphones. Corroborating our earlier observations televised content being consumed on...

Online Search & mainstream media company Yahoo Inc has confirmed the acquisition of OnTheAir. The company is a small startup which specializes in broadcasting video chats or interviews to online audiences. Though the quantum of monetary exchange has been kept under wraps, the entire staff of 5 will be soon joining the internet company’s mobile technology team. When Yahoo’s recently...

Piracy and the dependence of torrents, has actually downgraded the video rental services that were initiated in the few years in India. Be it BigFlix, like NetFlix, or the online streaming services being hosted by Spuul: none have the steam to sustain the harsh demographic taste in India – at least for now. However, if Intertrust Technology Corporation’s new found love for Kiora Inc is well placed...

A prominent player in the Mobile Video segment, Vuclip has managed to secure US$ 13 Million in Series D Funding Round backed by existing investors NEA and Jafco Ventures. Telecom Company SingTel Innov8 was a new supporter. The funds will be used to match the global expanding demand for such platforms. Additionally, the company intends to focus on bringing-in newer technologies for the same. Vuclip...

Google India and Youtube have announced the launch of a unique new initiative which focuses on Indian short films. These films are supposed to throw a light on the wonderful diversity of India captured in short bursts of reel. This partnership will entail a contest where amateur film-makers across the world and especially India,  will be asked to submit 5 minute films focusing on this theme ‘India...

Httpool, an Online & Mobile Platform advertising service provider, has come up with an additional plug-in of sorts, to enhance the experience while dealing with online dating. In order to offer people a much better quality of interaction with a potential date, Httpool’s CallWith.Me offers chat, video & audio calls. Additionally, the technology is developed to ensure operability from a simple...

LinkedIn has rolled out a new feature that will surely please the advertisers on the professional networking site. Video Ads, in the most widely used ad format of 300×250, will enable brand managers to offer a multimedia option of beaming messages to the 175+ Million strong user-base. Besides the regular & traditional text and image ad formats, these audio-video advertisements are even Youtube...

The Finland based mobile company’s Indian Arm, Nokia India, has signed a deal with FC Barcelona. Following the agreement, Nokia India will be a regional partner for the premier football club. Barcelona Football Club & Nokia will jointly hold the contest titled ‘Tiki Taka with Nokia Lumia’ to generate euphoria for the game & 11 lucky winners will be flown to Barcelona, Spain where they...

Affle will soon deploy its latest innovation in multi-display advertising platform; Ripple, for ESPNCricInfo. The website’s rich content has to be monetized & Ripple apparently offers the optimum mix of technology & processes to ensure that happens in the best possible way. Ripple is Affle’s next generation rich media and video advertising network for all smart devices. This device...