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Slingshot to throw satellites into space?

An idea is being developed and tested in New Mexico’s Spaceport America; In essence it is a giant slingshot device that is claimed can hurl – robustly built – small satellites partly on their way into Earth orbit. SpinLaunch, headquartered in Long Beach, California, is the business behind the idea which is far from stupid. […]

November 12, 2021

Berlingo joins MadHive

MadHive, the enterprise software platform that powers modern media, has announced that Craig Berlingo has joined the team as Chief Product Officer. In this role, Berlingo will lead product strategy and development for MadHive’s suite of customisable ad tech software, which has seen rapid adoption with major broadcasters and DTC brands. “There’s no question that […]

November 10, 2021

LG’s next-gen IVI system to debut in Renault Mégane E-TECH Electric

LG Electronics’ (LG) next-generation In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system will make its debut in the new Renault Mégane E-TECH Electric in 2022. The stunning new vehicle equipped with LG’s advanced IVI system was unveiled to strong praise at IAA MOBILITY 2021, the world’s largest mobility conference held recently in Munich, Germany. The software that powers the IVI […]

November 1, 2021

Report: Global DTC brands embrace TV

As TV investments surpass pre-pandemic levels around the world, international data shows how both direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands and online giants are increasingly embracing TV to get their message across. The Global TV Group, the grouping of TV companies and sales houses’ trade bodies in Europe, the US, Canada, Australia and Latin America, has released a […]

October 29, 2021

NewsPlayer+ the one-stop-app for COP26 TV news coverage

With world leaders arriving in Glasgow this weekend, NewsPlayer+ will provide access to global perspectives and diverse views on COP26 and climate change. NewsPlayer+ uniquely brings 28 live news channels from every continent together in one official streaming service, including Al Jazeera, Bloomberg, CNBC Europe, CGTN (China), Euronews, RT (Russia) and Sky News International; as […]

October 29, 2021

Al Jazeera launches Unified Mobile app

Al Jazeera Media Network has launched a new application utilising the Unified Mobile Platform (uMP) for the Network’s website content. The app is available on the App store and Google Play, and is compatible with smartphones and tablets. The app takes advantage of the new unified Content Management System (uCMS) architecture using GraphQL to simultaneously […]

October 25, 2021

Jagex partners with Games by Malcs to publish Melvor Idle

British video game publisher and developer Jagex, creator of the iconic living game RuneScape franchise, has announced that it will be working with indie developer Brendan Malcolm to publish Melvor Idle under the Jagex Partners banner. Currently in Early Access, Melvor Idle is a game heavily inspired by Jagex’s renowned RuneScape franchise and has already […]

October 21, 2021

Google, NBA sign marketing and tech partnership

Google and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have announced a multiyear marketing and technology partnership that will see Google Pixel become the Official Fan Phone of the NBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K League. As part of the deal, Google Pixel will become the first presenting partner of the NBA Playoffs with integration into […]

October 19, 2021

Bank: “Video game spend remains robust”

Media analysts from investment bank Berenberg, ahead of a major Video Gaming Conference they are hosting in November, say that the video game market has pulled back sharply in recent weeks, with the average share in their coverage down 13 per cent in the last month and c20 per cent in the year-to-date. The bank […]

October 19, 2021

Tech4home’s PALI Android TV remote in partnership with SKY Brasil

t4h. (Tech4home) has launched its modernistic PALI Android TV remote control for SKY Brasil, the biggest Pay-TV operator by satellite in the country. PALI remote control will be one of the first Android TV RCUs to enter Brazil’s Pay-TV market. This innovative remote control will certainly revamp the TV experience in the market with its […]

October 13, 2021