MOSCOW: Russian Internet giant Yandex is launching a video streaming service aimed at rivalling Google’s YouTube that will allow users to publish videos on its personal recommendation platform Yandex Zen, the company said on Friday.
Tech giants such as Facebook and YouTube have been adding features to their video streaming services as the demand for online video traffic grows.
In its latest move, Yandex is following in the footsteps of China’s Toutiao, a core product of Beijing-based company ByteDance. Toutiao has a video channel where bloggers can upload content and an algorithm recommends it to users.
Yandex Zen, which selects content based on user preferences, will allow bloggers to publish up to 15-minute-long videos.
During testing of the new service, the popularity of video products has already outstripped other content. Yandex Zen recorded a total of 20 million video views per day, while the daily audience was 11 million users.
More than half of all Russians watch video content through Yandex’s search engine, but it’s still in third place after the largest video streaming website YouTube and the country’s biggest social network VKontakte, according to a recent survey by Deloitte.
In August, the monthly audience for Yandex Zen was nearly 50 million people.
Russia’s Yandex launches video service aimed at rivalling YouTube
Russia’s Yandex launches video service aimed at rivalling YouTube
Stc partners with Qiddiya as Six Flags official connectivity provider
RIYADH: Saudi stc Group has announced its partnership with Qiddiya as the official connectivity partner for the Six Flags theme park, providing telecom services, smart city solutions, and an integrated digital infrastructure in line with global standards, coinciding with the park’s official opening.
Under the partnership, stc will deliver an advanced digital ecosystem to enhance visitors’ experiences at Qiddiya, offering high-performance connectivity and smart technologies to facilitate entry and manage visitor flow within the park, ensuring a seamless and safe experience.
The collaboration reflects stc’s commitment to providing advanced digital infrastructure that supports Qiddiya’s ambitions and elevates the visitor experience.
By leveraging smart connectivity, smart city technologies, and innovative payment solutions, stc aims to deliver an integrated and streamlined experience across the destination.
The initiative also highlights stc’s role in supporting the tourism and entertainment sectors with world-class digital infrastructure that aligns with Saudi Arabia’s vision and future goals.
