Netflix has shared the successful conclusion of its 2026 Upfront in the US, closing deals with partners across multiple agencies. The streamer says it nearly doubled its ad commitments this year, in line with expectations. “This Upfront proved that advertisers are more excited than ever to work with Netflix, where they can access the most […]
RTL Group has announced its results for the first six months of 2026 ending June 30th. Group revenue was up 3.9 per cent to €2.89 billion, mainly driven by the acquisition of Sky Deutschland in June and continued streaming growth. Group revenue was up 0.1 per cent organically. Group revenue for the second quarter of […]
The SPFL has launched a new live domestic streaming offering which will see the league produce and broadcast William Hill Championship, League 1 & 2 matches outside blocked hours on behalf of Scottish football clubs on a pay-per-view basis. Coverage will begin with live coverage of all League 1 and League 2 matches on August […]
Joyn has reported its best ever July performance, reaching 10.6 million viewers. The ProSiebenSat.1 streaming service has thus grown by a solid 17.2 per cent and says it is is now a million users ahead of RTL in Germany. Usage volume remained stable at Joyn in July. Joyn’s biggest titles during the month included: SAT.1 […]
AfroCinema, the home of African cinema, has launched on the streaming TV service Channelbox, available on Freeview channel 271. AfroCinema is a dedicated 24-hour movie channel celebrating the best of African film — from the vibrant world of Nollywood, the second, to award-winning productions from across the continent. The channel offers a mix of dramas, […]
Following UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s announcement that he plans to make subscriptions easier to cancel will be brought forward, research shows that forgetting to make a credit card payment is far from rare, with over a third (35 per cent) of credit card holders in the UK – equivalent to 12 million people nationally […]
According to nPerf data, the UK has a 5G testing share of 38.9 per cent between January and July 2026. The country ranks second in 5G testing share among countries with a land area between 100,001 and 250,000 km². This proportion reflects the growing access of users to 5G technology, which notably enhances the smoothness […]
Wireless Logic, the independent provider of enterprise Internet of things (IoT) connectivity globally, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Algar Telecom’s IoT connectivity business, part of Algar Group’s IT and telecommunications company, which will become part of Arqia upon completion. The deal builds on Wireless Logic’s 2025 acquisition of Arqia and reinforces […]
Arabsat and Libya Telecom and Technology, one of Libya’s leading telcos, have signed a strategic partnership agreement. Arabsat said the agreement “marks a significant milestone in strengthening satellite communications and supporting the continued development of Libya’s digital communications infrastructure”. The agreement establishes a long-term strategic collaboration between the two organisations, combining ARABSAT’s advanced satellite infrastructure […]
New Zealand and Long Beach-based Rocket Lab is to open a German facility. Rocket Lab says that Europe faces glaring gaps across both launch and spacecraft manufacturing. Rocket Lab Germany addresses these directly, combining opportunities for high-frequency access to space with high-volume satellite production to deploy resilient constellations on rapid timelines. Rocket Lab is in […]
Starlink is collaborating with the Lufthansa Group to equip a total of 850 aircraft across all of its airlines with free high-speed internet. The system is supported by low-earth satellite technology and enables watching video content, cloud-based work, and other high-speed applications during the flight. This makes Lufthansa Group the largest airline group in Europe […]
Arianespace was planning to improve the upper stage of its huge Ariane 6 rocket, and use composite materials for their weight-saving benefits while remaining strong enough to carry their precious satellite cargoes. Reportedly those plans – dubbed ICARUS – are in abeyance. A report from France (and reported by XploraSpace from SpaceScout research) says “the […]
There’s a lot of panic in the air about AI just now, even President DJT seems to be rethinking the need for some regulation. The trouble is that some experimental agents have gone off and, unasked, tried to hack other’s systems. In truth, the main issue seems to be the ‘move fast and break things’ […]