Television is no longer the single main source of news for UK adults, as Ofcom research shows online sites and apps are now as popular as TV news for the first time. TV has been considered the leading source of UK news since the 1960s, when widespread set ownership saw it overtake radio and newspapers. […]
The nation of passionate sports fans is estimated to generate £13 billion (€15.4bn) for the UK economy in 2034, according to research into the impact of the sporting ecosystem by Public First, commissioned by Sky. As more people than ever before tune into sports, a report titled Game Changing: How sport makes us happier, healthier […]
The new Chair of the UK House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee is Dame Caroline Dinenage. She was the sole nomination, and has therefore been elected, unopposed. She held the position in the previous parliament. “I’m delighted to be re-elected to chair the Culture, Media and Sport Committee and entrusted to build on our […]
TiVo, a wholly-owned subsidiary of entertainment technology company Xperi, has expanded its footprint across Europe with its personalised content discovery platform for smart TV, operator and automotive solutions, now in 38 European markets and across 18 major brands. TiVo says the expanded footprint for content discovery services allows the company to aid its partners in addressing […]
UniqCast, a leading provider of end-to-end IPTV/OTT solutions, has announced the successful upgrade of Dialog Television’s OTT platform. Dialog Television, Sri Lanka’s #1 Pay-TV service provider, delivers a diverse array of entertainment to 1.7 million households nationwide, offering over 130 local and international channels through a range of tailored packages. Driving Innovation with a Modern, […]
AI-Media, a specialist in AI-powered captioning and translation services, has announced a partnership with ITV. The collaboration marks a step forward in the use of AI captioning technology to enhance accessibility and operational efficiency across ITV’s broadcast network. David Padmore, Director of Accessibility for ITV, commented: “At ITV, we are constantly seeking innovative solutions to […]
California-based satellite operator Viasat has announced that certain subsidiaries of the company intend raising $1.25 billion (€1.13bn) in Senior Secured Notes. The cash is being raised by Connect Finco SARL and Connect U.S. Finco LLC via Connect Bidco Limited (a subsidiary of Inmarsat). Viasat owns London-based Inmarsat. Most of the cash raised together with cash […]
Whale TV has announced its new brand identity as part of the company’s initiative to establish itself as a consumer-facing brand. With over 41 million monthly active users of its TV operating system, Whale TV enables consumers around the globe to discover and watch entertainment. Since the company’s inception in 2011, Whale TV was previously […]
Netgem has announced the next phase of FAST Lane – its FAST aggregation service for operators. Building on the successful rollouts in the UK, Ireland, Gibraltar, and recent expansions into Switzerland and France, Netgem has signed new distribution agreements with Media and Technical partners, and is adding a complete Consent Management solution to optimise monetisation. […]
Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) has announced a multi-year agreement with AMC Networks to serve as its centralised video platform for Managed Channel Origination (MCO) and VoD. CTS will also serve as the primary video archive to enforce viewing rights and availability of AMC Networks’ vast library of premium shows, films, and brands across third-party content […]
Video technology specialist Synamedia has launched cloud connector Senza, describing it as a new approach to TV that transforms the economics of reaching viewers, suggesting that it radically lowers costs and eliminates the traditional technology barriers to bring more engaging viewing experiences to TV screens in the home as well as out-of-home in bars, hotels, […]
SpaceX’s Starlink factory in Bastrop, Texas, is now the company’s largest hardware manufacturing unit, and is in business and expanding further. Local comments suggest the factory, which opened in July 2023 and is adjacent to Elon Musk’s Boring Company, is approximately double in size. The Texas factory is capable of producing 90,000 Starlink broadband terminals […]
It seems a bit unkind to refer to players in their 40s, 60s and 70s as nepo babies but, as they say in Hollywood: “whatever”. Is it just a coincidence that a third nepo has joined the fray – the never-ending fray – over who will win control of Paramount? Edgar Bronfman Jr – scion […]