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UEFA 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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Facebook 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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Netflix 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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Chernobyl 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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Telstra 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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Telefónica 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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Netflix 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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BBC 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.
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Microsoft unveils 8K Xbox
Microsoft has announced its next-generation gaming console will support 8K resolution playback and allow 120 frames per second.
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BT in talks to join ITV and BBC’s Britbox streaming consortium?
BT is reported to be considering backing upcoming streaming service Britbox, which is backed by ITV and the BBC.
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Mediaset merges Italy and Spain businesses
Italian broadcaster Mediaset will merge its Spanish and Italian units into one new holding company called Media For Europe.
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GSMA claims banning Chinese vendors will add €55bn to 5G costs
A European ban on telecoms equipment from Chinese vendors would increase the cost of 5G deployments by around €55 billion, according to analysis from the GSMA.
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The Week Ahead: AR & VR World Summit, Infocomm 2019 & Diego Maradona releases
10th - 14th June: Your guide to what’s happening this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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BT Sport’s HDR Champions League broadcast breaks record
More than 11 million people tuned into BT Sport’s Champions League coverage – the highest ever figures for the UK sport channel.
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Apple’s pro-privacy stance, Ofcom chief steps down & esports revenues
3rd-7th June: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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BBC unveils Glastonbury 2019 broadcast line-up
The BBC has revealed its broadcast plans for this year’s Glastonbury festival, confirming that viewers and listeners will be able to experience extensive coverage through BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer.
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Telecom Italia agrees $240m sale of broadcasting unit Persidera
TIM Group has agreed to sell its stake in broadcaster Persidera to F2i and El Towers in a combined deal with GEDI Gruppo Editoriale worth a total of €240 million.
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Comcast found guilty of infringing TiVo patents
The US International Trade Commission has found Comcast guilty of “repeated infringement” of TiVo’s patent licensing.
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BBC launches Step into Tech scheme
The BBC has launched a scheme to encourage more women to pursue a career in software engineering.
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UHD and HDR requires customised workflows
Delivering UHD and HDR content requires skill and customised workflows to transform the creative process, as industry experts weigh in on the new formats for productions.