Sony announces plans for internet TV serviceNovember 13, 2014 - 14:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Sony is the latest contender to throw its hat into the content streaming ring after it announced plans for PlayStation Vue, a cloud-based service that includes programming from 75 channels. PlayStation Vue will be able available for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, TechCrunch reports. The TV service, which Sony said will initially be available in an invite-only beta starting in New York this month, will include content from the likes of CBS, Fox, NBCUniversal and others. It revealed that a full commercial launch will take place in the first quarter of 2015, but it isn’t revealing how much it will cost as yet. The company did explain, though, that it will be available via a monthly subscription plan that’s priced at a “fair and competitive price.” It isn’t clear yet whether (or indeed when) it will be available outside of the U.S. According to TechCrunch, PlayStation Vue will offer customers live, on-demand, and catch-up shows and movies. Sony said the last three days of content from each channel will be available without the need to pre-record, but viewers can plan ahead and save their favorite programs before they air, after which they’ll have 28 days to watch them. Sony proclaimed triumphantly that its new service will “reinvent the traditional viewing experience.” Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |