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Grab to offer even more services
Top transport company and top innovator, our favourite “super app”, plans to offer healthcare, insurance and video content
https://t.co/AVCf4yYuPG
Netflix bypasses iOS store, gives up large chunk of change
This is a blow to Apple but it is launching its own TV service anyway
https://t.co/lnUp7HNER8
YouTube prepares to move its original programming out from behind its paywall
Part of a business model shift, it recognises that going all-in on premium scripted content is a big investment even for the tech juggernauts.
https://t.co/UYOlvNxOea
Zee goes global in 190+ countries
https://t.co/Yq7ZDeM6tz
The OTT subscriber base will grow at different price points per market, offering on-demand and live TV across devices
Comcast beats Fox to control Sky
https://t.co/icTPcBINDR
The 2-year long corporate drama is decided and we can’t be the only ones to wonder if this is a movie waiting to be made...
Comcast preparing to outbid Disney
https://t.co/sV2naWBJFG
It’s Minions versus Avengers, with Murdoch in the middle enjoying what is shaping up to be a summer bidding war
Alibaba’s new path
https://t.co/JKdP36odi6
Jack Ma has been investing to diversify the traditional e-commerce model. It remains to be seen how great the return from these new interests will be..