Channel 4 reports that it was once again the fastest growing of the leading commercial streamers in October. Retaining top spot for a second month running, October saw Channel 4 set industry benchmarks while setting records including an all-time high for youth streaming, according to Barb data. Channel 4 set a new streaming high of […]

Parks Associates has published research revealing that 38 per cent of US internet households subscribe to at least one sports-specific streaming service, up from just 4 per cent in 2019. The NFL is the most popular sport, with 82 per cent of sports viewers in US internet households regularly watching NFL content during the season. […]

In October 2025, 1 per cent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) saw an increase of 0.4 Mbps, 67 per cent rose by 0.2 Mbps, 31 per cent stayed the same, and 1 per cent decreased by 0.2 Mbps on the Netflix ISP Speed Index –  a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time […]

The EbonyLife Group has launched EbonyLife ON Plus, a global digital platform that reimagines how the world experiences African creativity. Available via the App Store and Google Play, the platform blends entertainment, learning, fashion, and live experiences to create what founder Mo Abudu calls “a complete lifestyle ecosystem.” “EbonyLife ON Plus puts African stories back in […]

Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, has released a wealth of findings on global consumer attitudes and behaviours relating to video streaming in its 2025 State of Play report. The report concludes that video platforms relying on engagement to drive their businesses face major risks by not delivering user experiences that help viewers […]

According to Parks Associates data, 91 per cent of US internet households subscribe to at least one streaming video service, while traditional pay-TV has declined to 41 per cent of households. With consumers averaging nearly six video subscriptions and spending approximately $109 per month, the video services market now represents a $147 billion (€127.9bn) annual […]

The way audiences consume entertainment has changed massively over the last decade. Gone are the days when viewers were tethered to broadcast schedules or limited by physical media. Today the expectation is clear: entertainment should be instant, accessible and personalised. This cultural shift is being driven by two major factors: streaming platforms and online gaming […]

The computing world is on the cusp of a transformation. Rather than simply getting a little faster each year, desktop PCs are approaching a leap in capability that will redefine how we create, consume, and engage with entertainment. Central to this shift is Intel’s forthcoming Nova Lake architecture, scheduled for late 2026. This represents a structural change […]

Traditional television continues to lose ground in Spain. According to a report from EAE Business School, two out of three Spanish households now subscribe to at least one streaming platform – a sign that on-demand entertainment has become the new norm. The shift isn’t just about technology – it’s about generations. Homes with children watch […]

Roku, the streaming specialist, has reported that Q3 net revenue stood $1.21 billion (€1.05bn), up 14 per cent year over year (YoY). Platform revenue was $1.06 billion, up 17 per cent YoY and attributed to strength in video advertising and streaming services distribution activities; gross profit was $525 million, up 9 per cent YoY. Total […]