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Netflix acquires Boss Fight Entertainment

Netflix has announced the acquisition of Boss Fight Entertainment, the mobile game development studio responsible for the popular Dungeon Boss game. “Boss Fight Entertainment was founded in 2013 by David Rippy (CEO), Bill Jackson (CCO), and Scott Winsett (COO), whose work I’ve long admired. This studio’s extensive experience building hit games across genres will help […]

March 25, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Blue Origin readies next launch

The next Jeff Bezos-backed Blue Origin rocket launch was originally currently scheduled for March 23rd. Following the need for additional ground tests, lift-off is now scheduled for March 29th at 08:30 CDT from Blue Origin’s Launch Site One in West Texas. It will be the 20th flight for the rocket. The New Shepard version of […]

March 22, 2022By Chris Forrester

Pixellot shortlisted for SXSW Innovation Award

Pixellot, a provider of AI-Automated sports video and analytics solutions, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the AI and Machine Learning category at the prestigious SXSW Innovation Awards. The recognition praises Pixellot’s streaming of more than 500 games from two MLB leagues with DoublePlay technology, the world’s first automated multi-camera production solution for baseball, […]

March 4, 2022

Red Notice sets Netflix Top 10 record

As the first Madea film at Netflix, the family matriarch made a big comeback. Tyler Perry’s A Madea Homecoming debuted at #1 on the English list with 31.56 million hours viewed in the week beginning February 21st. The film also made the Top 10 in 33 countries. In its fourth week, The Tinder Swindler continued […]

March 2, 2022By Nik Roseveare

Tales of fraud lead Netflix Top 10s

Imposter stories are proving popular on Netflix. On the TV side, Inventing Anna, Shonda Rhimes’ limited series, took the #1 spot for the second week in a row for the week commencing February 14th. With 195.97 million hours viewed, the Julia Garner led series was in the Top 10 in 94 countries. Meanwhile, The Tinder […]

February 23, 2022By Nik Roseveare

OneWeb wraps TrustComm acquisition

Broadband-by-satellite operator OneWeb has completed its purchase of Texas-based TrustComm. TrustComm provides managed satellite services to commercial and government entities. Under its new ownership the company will now be known as OneWeb Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of OneWeb. Under the terms of a Proxy Agreement with the US Government, OneWeb Technologies will be tasked with […]

September 23, 2021By Chris Forrester

Ericsson, Verizon agree $8.3bn 5G deal

Ericsson has announced a multi-year agreement with Verizon to provide its 5G solutions to accelerate the deployment of Verizon’s next-generation 5G network in the US. Niklas Heuveldop, President and Head of Ericsson North America, said: “This is a significant strategic partnership for both companies and what we’re most excited about is bringing the benefits of […]

July 16, 2021