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Comcast 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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Advertisers 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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IMDb 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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WarnerMedia 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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BeIN 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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The 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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Vimeo 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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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.