YouTube’s plans to take down videos promoting hate speech and extremism – by removing thousands of videos promoting neo-Nazism, white supremacy and bigotry – continues Google’s modus operandi of taking action only when public dissent builds to a boil, according to the Digital Citizens Alliance (DCA), Speaking on the matter, Tom Galvin, executive director of […]
Vivendi, late on June 4th, wrapped up the issue of a massive €2.1 billion bond in tranches to mature in 3, 6 and 9.5 years. A report to clients from Deutsche Bank summarises the background behind the move, saying: “The stated rationale was to finance the €1.1 billion M7 acquisition and to refinance an existing […]
The BFI, the UK’s lead organisation for film, has announced that BFI Player Classics, a curated SVoD collection of quintessentially British films from Brighton Rock to The Man Who Fell to Earth, is now available to audiences all over the US on The Roku Channel. Distinct from BFI Player’s UK offering, BFI Player Classics launches […]
About 1000 passengers – plus crew – on a fleet of Mississippi paddle wheel steamboats can now access satellite-delivered broadband. The American Queen Steamboat Co has equipped its American Queen vessel with FMC GlobalSat connectivity. The company is adding connectivity to its sister vessels, American Countess and American Duchess. The American Queen Steamboat Company operates a […]
Intertrust, a specialist in Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology, and Vewd, the smart TV OTT software provider, have announced pre-integration of XCA in Vewd Core to reduce cost and accelerate time-to-market for operator HbbTV deployments. Using Intertrust’s standards-based ExpressPlay XCA and Vewd Core, the world’s most-chosen independent HTML5 SDK for smart TVs, device manufacturers can […]
Viewers around the world will receive a month of programming in celebration of Asteroid Day, the official United Nations day of education and awareness about asteroids, thanks to a partnership between SES and BCE. The broadcast will feature pre-recorded and live HD content from Asteroid Day’s global programmes and events throughout June 2019, building to […]
Teleste Corporation has announced ecosystem collaboration with VIAVI Solutions, a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions as well as optical technologies. Acceptance as a Silver Partner in the VIAVI DAA Test-Ready Certification Programme proves that Teleste has engaged with VIAVI and has roadmap in place to support interoperability between the company’s Distributed […]
Altibox, one of the largest regional telecommunication operators in Norway and Denmark, will deploy Nokia’s Gainspeed Unified Cable Access solution, based on a fully virtualised Distributed Access Architecture (vDAA). The solution provides the network foundation needed for Altibox and its partner Eidsiva Bredbånd to deliver enhanced all-IP-based ultra-broadband services to residential and business customers. The […]
Qualifying was closer than ever at Brands Hatch. I made it into Super-pole (equivalent of Q3 in Formula 1) for the first time, for the top 12 shootout. I put in a lap that placed me 8th on the grid for Race 1. I was not entirely pleased with the lap as I believe I […]
From biopics to true crime stories to environmental thrillers, month-on-month ZEE5 has curated a slew of content across genres to keep its global audiences hooked. This June, ZEE5 ups the ante as it forays into newer genres including a standup comedy series and a riveting sports drama series. Comedy Shots premieres on 7th June and […]