France’s Autorité de la concurrence (Competition Authority) has relaxed certain obligations imposed on the Canal+ Group which will allow it to distribute a ‘premium’ channel such as beIN Sports, exclusively in its bundles. The Authority also lifted existing restrictions on the purchase of rights to American films, while maintaining the constraints imposed on Canal+ for […]
The Federal Communications Commission has approved a request by WorldVu Satellites Limited, which does business as OneWeb, to access the United States satellite market. The action paves the way for OneWeb to provide broadband services using satellite technology that the FCC says holds unique promise to expand Internet access in remote and rural areas across […]
In a move that it suggests underscores its commitment to Verspective Operator Analytics solution, multi-network, multi-screen digital TV services revenue security and enhancement specialist Verimatrix has acquired the MiriMON technology and development team from TV audience analytics expert Genius Digital. This state-of-the-art client device data collection technology has already been integrated within the Verimatrix Verspective […]
Nielsen has introduced advertising measurement on YouTube’s mobile app with Nielsen Digital Ad Ratings. The service, which expands Nielsen’s current measurement coverage of YouTube ads on desktop and mobile web browsers, will now provide marketers independent and comprehensive cross-device measurement of advertising audiences on YouTube across computer and mobile devices. With this launch, Nielsen Digital […]
Europol and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have called for concerted, cross-border action in response to intellectual property crime. The call follows the publication of the 2017 Situation Report on Counterfeiting and Piracy in the European Union, a joint project between the two bodies. The report establishes that organised criminal groups are involved […]
Spanish households subscribed to convergent packages with five services (fixed and mobile telephony, fixed and mobile Internet access and pay-TV) are spending more money per month than those with four or fewer services. A report from the CNMC reveals
Following successful legal action taken by Sky, licensees in the Scottish towns of Coatbridge and Doune have been found to be infringing Sky’s copyright by showing Sky Sports programming illegally in their premises. Sky sought and was awarded permanent interdicts in the Court of Session, Edinburgh, which prevents the licensees and anyone acting on their […]
South Korea’s electronics giant LG has showcased a massive flexible screen that’s 77” across (corner to corner). It is the biggest-ever such display. The screen is designed mainly for use where flexibility is useful, in retail environments, for example. One suggestion is that the fact that it can easily be rolled up and transported in […]
Three men have been sentenced at Inner London Crown Court for providing illegal access to copyrighted content such as films, music, books and games which cost the industry more than £2.5 million (€2.84m). This follows a four-year investigation by the City of London Police and intellectual property protection organisation FACT. Eric Brooks, 43, from Bolton, […]
DISH has launched DISH Music, a mobile app powered by DTS Play-Fi technology that gives customers in the US the ability to sync music throughout their home using one central control. This new feature uses TV audio systems connected to Hopper 2 or Hopper 3 DVRs, as well as DTS Play-Fi-enabled speakers, to play music […]