Magine
Magine TV was a
cloud-based TV platform that allows broadcasters to deliver live and time-shifted content to users, as well as catch-up and on demand programming, across all devices, including tablets, phones, Smart TVs and computers.[1] The service does not require any set top boxes, cards, or start-up or installation fees.[2] Magine TV works with broadcasters and premium content providers to provide free to air and Pay TV to a variety of devices.[3][4]
History
The business launched commercially in March 2013 in its native
A Beta version has been rolled out in Spain (July 2013) with broadcasters relevant to the territory, and a commercial launch set to follow.[6] In July 2013, Magine closed a $19m Series A funding round with a group of undisclosed Swedish and international investors.[7]
In October 2013, Magine TV announced an agreement with leading international TV manufacturers:
WIRED Magazine.[9]
References
- ^ "Spotify for TV Magine terrifies euro players with Smart TV deals", The Register, 16 October 2013
- ^ "Pardon the disruption: Magine reframes the future of TV", PandoDaily, 19 November 2012
- ^ "Aereo loses copyright fight", CNN, 26 June 2014
- ^ "Innovating how consumers watch TV content", Fox News, 11 August 2014
- ^ "Magine is the best internet- based cable TV service you can’t use (unless you live in Sweden)", TechCrunch, 21 March 2013
- ^ "Why Facebook and Twitter are eyeing up a big slice of TV’s future", The Guardian, 13 October 2013
- ^ "Cloud-based TV operator Magine raises $19m", TechCrunch, 3 July 2013
- ^ "LG, Philips Put Magine’s Cloud Service in European Smart TVs", Bloomberg, 7th October 2013
- WIRED, October 2013