Universal Electronics has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to launch a new digital assistant platform for the home built on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform using AI and IoT services. Artificial intelligence is now playing a key role in improving access to smart living products and services, and this is only expected to expand in size […]
LG Electronics is taking the home entertainment experience to new heights with the introduction of its latest flagship TVs with ThinQ AI at CES 2019. Powered by the company’s second-generation α (Alpha) 9 Gen 2 intelligent processor and deep learning algorithm, the new models offer a higher level of AI picture and sound experience quality. […]
iPad and iPhone users are no longer able to pay for their Netflix service through iTunes, depriving Apple of an estimated $256 million (€225.4m) in annual revenue. The change, enforced by Netflix, means iOS users will now have to pay for Netflix through its website, rather than through Apple’s service. The move means Netflix will […]
An analyst says the number of subscribers to Netflix in the UK could overtake the number of homes who are signed up to Sky’s satellite TV service by the end of the year. By the end of 2018, Netflix UK is forecast to hit 9.78 million subscribers according to Ampere Analysis. That will put it […]
Discovery executive Susanna Dinnage looks set to stay at the broadcaster after deciding not to take up the role of CEO of the English Premier League, having been named Chief Executive in mid-November 2018. A statement from the Premier League said that despite her commitment to the Premier League in early November, Dinnage had advised […]
UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has said he has “very deep concerns” about Huawei being involved in upgrading the UK’s mobile network. Williamson told The Times: “I have grave, very deep concerns about Huawei providing the 5G network in Britain. It’s something we’d have to look at very closely.” Australia, New Zealand and the US […]
Eutelsat continues to strongly back Ultra-HD, but also admits that there’s plenty of growth still in High Definition as broadcasters switch from Standard Definition transmissions. A December 2018 investor presentation said that the growth in the number of channels in two of their key markets (EMEA and LatAm) remain impressive. In 2017 there were some […]
Netflix has revealed that over 45 million “accounts” watched its Bird Box movie in the first week of release – a new record. The streaming giant, generally renowned for being notoriously secretive regarding viewing figures, said in a tweet that “45,037,125 Netflix accounts have already watched Bird Box — best first 7 days ever for […]
OneWeb, which wants to place at least 600 satellites into orbit and supply the planet with broadband service, has denied it wants Russia to take a stake in the business. Reuters reported the original story that the would-be satellite operator wanted to bring Russia into its scheme. Reuters said that that discussions with Russian prime […]
The Walt Disney Company and Verizon Communications have agreed a new distribution deal, which has averted a potential blackout of Disney-owned channels on Verizon Fios television systems. Resolution of the dispute on the morning of Sunday December 30th came hours before the New Year’s Eve deadline, without which subscribers would have missed out on college […]