While most of the market expected Google to invest cash into Elon Musk’s 4000-satellite project given that Google has already talked of backing similar ventures (Project Loon), it has now emerged that the investment cash will go into Musk’s satellite launching rocket venture SpaceX. At the moment it would appear that Musk’s satellite project is […]
US pay-TV operator DISH has welcomed a judgement from the United States District Court, Central District of California which upholds the rights of consumers to use AutoHop, PrimeTime Anytime and Transfers Features. The decision is first to apply the US Supreme Court’s June 2014 opinion in Aereo to other technology. The court’ summary judgement decision […]
The European Audiovisual Observatory has published the 20th edition of its Yearbook. This reference publication contains pan-European figures on the various branches of the sector (Television, cinema, VoD). Using the different indicators available, the Observatory reveals that the entire audiovisual sector experienced a second year of stagnation in 2013. For the third year running, the […]
Industry executives have spoken out against the threat of online piracy to pay-TV operations in the MENA region. Participating in a panel session at IBC Content Everywhere in Dubai on how the MENA TV industry is adapting to the Content Everywhere revolution, Abdul Hadi Al Sheikh, executive director of television at Abu Dhabi Media, stressed […]
As well as reporting increased subscriber numbers and accelerated expansion plans, Internet entertainment streaming service Netflix used its Fourth-Quarter Letter to Shareholders to reveal it is to offer exclusively the controversial comedy, The Interview, to its US and Canadian members beginning January 24th – just thirty days after it debuted in theatres and pay-per-view. Netflix […]
Ghana’s Ministry of Communications has cancelled a contract with pay-TV operator Star Times Group. The initial contract was to supply a DTT system for Ghana. The contract was signed in April 2012 with Star Communications Network Technology. The cancellation means it is now wholly likely that Ghana will miss the ITU’s June analogue switch-off deadline. […]
Following the launch of NBCUniversal’s first ever TV Everywhere consumer campaign in the US, NBCUniversal is creating ‘Super Stream Sunday’ on February 1st, providing consumers with an unprecedented ability to enjoy 11 continuous hours of NBC streaming content without having to log-in. Designed as a way for consumers to trial NBC’s TV Everywhere content offering, […]
Following the conclusion of the bidding process for France’s National Rugby League (la Ligue Nationale de Rugby) the Canal+ Group has confirmed it will be offering its subscribers full and exclusive coverage of the Top 14 championship. Canal+ retains complete coverage of the competition, namely the seven games each championship match-day, the final stages, as […]
The BBC’s News app has been given a major overhaul with the goal of offering a more “personalised” service. In addition to pre-existing sections – including Top Stories, UK, sports and Politics – users will be able to add specialised feeds of their choice. The revamp is part of a wider shake-up, which will also […]
Liberty Global and Virgin Media have announced that Dana Strong, Chief Operating Officer of Virgin Media, has been tapped to take on a new role within Liberty Global. Effective January 31st, Strong will assume the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer for Liberty Global. In this role, he will report directly to CEO […]