All News – Page 101
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NewsBBC toys with international FAANG streaming model
The BBC chairman has admitted the public service broadcaster would “do very well under a subscription model,” speaking in the UK House of Lords yesterday on the future of broadcasting.
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NewsComcast leads addressable ad initiative
Comcast is to partner with fellow US cable TV providers Charter Communications and Cox Media to develop an addressable ad offering.
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NewsCinema gets streaming deal with GoGo OTT platform
GoGoCinema has inked a deal with Golden Screen Cinemas to roll out its cinematic on-demand experience by the end of 2019.
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NewsDish eyeing $6bn deal for T-Mobile-Sprint assets
Dish Network has emerged as the favourite to buy wireless assets T-Mobile and Sprint need to offload to push through their merger, with a $6 billion deal close, according to reports in the US.
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NewsSamsung cautions smart TV users to virus check
Samsung shared a how-to video on Twitter advising owners of its latest smart TVs to run regular malware virus scans but promptly deleted the post after a social media backlash.
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NewsComcast launches eye control for TV
Comcast has developed a web-based eye control remote to enable viewers with a physical disability to change the channel, set a recording and search for a programme.
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NewsAdvertisers and social media firms to tackle fake content
Publishers and platforms will be encouraged to do more to tackle the scourge of fake and dangerous online content by an alliance of the world’s most recognisable brands and media buying agencies.
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NewsIMDb rebrands streaming service ahead of European launch
IMDb’s TV service Freedive is set to be rebranded IMDb TV ahead of European launch later this year, with the service set to triple its content selection in the coming months.
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NewsWarnerMedia to open 5G Innovation Lab
The WarnerMedia Innovation Lab will be powered by the AT&T 5G network and be one of the first permanent 5G studios.
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NewsBeIN and Arabsat trade blows in piracy battle
Arabsat has accused broadcaster BeIN of engaging in a “media smear campaign”, after the Doha-based broadcaster said it had proved the satellite operator was responsible for distributing pirate network BeoutQ.
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NewsThe week ahead: BroadcastAsia, Telecom Plus results & Toy Story 4
17th - 21st June: Your guide to what’s happening this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsVimeo announces AV1 codec support
Vimeo has announced it will support royalty-free video codec AV1 which enables HD and UHD content to be streamed at a lower bitrate.
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NewsUEFA launches free OTT platform
The European football body has unveiled its new free-to-air streaming service, UEFA.tv, which will deliver games live and on-demand across Europe.
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NewsFacebook Watch deal & Microsoft next-gen Xbox
10th-14th June: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsNetflix hit Stranger Things spun into AR mobile game
Next Games has announced its collaboration with Netflix on the location-based puzzle game for iOS and Android devices, set to launch next year.
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NewsChernobyl drives Sky's investment in original content
Comcast-backed Sky has confirmed it will double its Europe-wide investment in the development and production of original new content.
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NewsTelstra and ITN demo remote production solution for World Relay Championship
Australian telecoms company Telstra has demonstrated its high performance media IP network outside of its home nation for the first time with the live remote broadcast of the World Relay Championship in Japan.
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NewsTelefónica inks deal with Google
Telefónica Business Solutions has announced its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate global organisations to adopt the cloud and offer flexible working.
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NewsNetflix opens Australian HQ in battle for eyeballs
Netflix has confirmed it will expand its operations on the ground in Australia to compete with local streaming services.
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NewsBBC abolishes free TV licences for over-75s
Almost four million UK pensioners will have to pay for a TV licence as of June next year after the government-funded scheme was confirmed to end today.
