Arabsat and The National Broadcasting Corporation (ONT) have announced the launch of the Arabsat Satellite Broadcasting Platform in Tunisia. “Arabsat platform in Tunisia will contribute to the delivery of the Tunisian TV and Radio content to all the Middle East, North Africa and Europe on the same frequency which is considered an added value to […]
SoftAtHome, the software provider for operator CPE devices, has announced that its Smart Wi-Fi solution powers the Swiss incumbent’s new WLAN-Box. The new WLAN-Box is a 3-in-1 Access Point device (Repeater, Extender, Video bridge) improving Wi-Fi reception throughout the home. Swisscom’s TV-Box is connected to the WLAN-Box without the need for dedicated video bridges, de-cluttering […]
Vision247 has announced the launch of Bulb TV, a channel about technology and innovation from Canada, on VisionTV its multichannel offering on Freeview. Bulb TV has 35+ hours of fresh technology shows produced each week. Viewers come to Bulb TV to learn about the latest and greatest in consumer technology. With great hosts and numerous […]
UPC is creating a new consumer powerhouse by merging the activities of Marketing, Sales and Customer Operations into one entity. Severina Pascu will lead this new unit as Chief Operating Officer for Liberty Global’s Central Europe Group. Pascu will report directly to Eric Tveter, CEO for the Liberty Global Central Europe Group operating under the […]
UK crime reporting and awareness initiative Crimestoppers has launched a campaign warning of the dangers of illegally modified streaming devices. “Advances in technology have allowed us to enjoy on-screen entertainment in more ways than ever before, with ever increasing amounts of exciting and original content. However, some people are avoiding paying for this content by […]
French broadcaster TF1 has confirmed it is in exclusive discussions with digital publishing house Axel Springer SE about the potential acquisition of the latter’s indirect 78.43 per cent stake in aufeminin S.A., which offers digital products and subscriptions on topics such as fashion, beauty, lifestyle, cooking and health. The shares of aufeminin S.A. are listed […]
Apple’s app that aims to consolidate access to all a user’s television viewing in one place, offering searches and recommendations across multiple apps, has finally appeared in the UK and Europe. For almost a year, it has been a US exclusive. As revealed by MacRumors, the app is now appearing on fourth and fifth-generation Apple […]
NHK, Japan’s public broadcaster, is already making programmes in 8K (16-times the resolution of HDTV) in readiness for a launch of services later in 2018 and in general readiness for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020. Now it seems that electronics giant Sony is also preparing for 8K. The electronics giant has filed for an […]
Despite predictions that live streaming television was going to be one of the hottest features in 2017, interest in this service has fallen flat. StreamOn, a Cogent Reports study by Market Strategies International, has found that only 11 per cent of all streamers pay for live streaming television. Nearly a dozen new
Madrid-based satellite operator Hispasat is in the middle of a dispute between the Spanish government and infrastructure business Abertis. Abertis, which builds and runs some of Europe’s key pay-motorways is in the process of being bought by Italian rival Atlantia. The problem is that Hispasat, included in the deal, is considered by the Spanish government […]