Advanced Television

Virgin Galactic value jumps 25%

Richard Branson’s space tourism business Virgin Galactic saw its share price rocket 24.9 per cent on September 28th following a highly favourable analyst overview. A Bank of America report on Virgin Galactic firmly recommended the company’s shares to investors, bring up to eight the number of Wall Street analysts who are favouring the company. “No […]

September 30, 2020By Chris Forrester

Rakuten launches 5G smartphone and plan

Japanese cellco Rakuten Mobile, whose 5G network currently covers parts of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Hokkaido, Osaka and Hyogo, has launched a new 5G plan, Rakuten Un-Limit V, as well as new 5G-compatible smartphone, Rakuten BIG. The plan is designed to be simple, intuitive and easy-to-use whether customers are in Japan or traveling internationally, providing them […]

September 30, 2020

Eleven Belgium extends deal with NBA

Eleven Sports Belgium has extended its partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) in a new multi-year deal. The agreement means Eleven will continue to offer Belgian fans comprehensive coverage of the NBA across its linear and digital platforms. Eleven subscribers will be able to enjoy four live games each week during the regular season, […]

September 30, 2020

VideoElephant TV launches global streaming service

VideoElephant, an aggregator of premium global video content, has launched a free OTT streaming service worldwide that provides viewers access to short-form video content from over 200 global news, entertainment, and lifestyle partners. Over 60 digital channels of short videos, on demand videos, and over 500 shows are available from VideoElephant’s curated library of over […]

September 30, 2020

OpenVault opens European subsidiary

OpenVault, a global provider of industry analytics and SaaS technology solutions for broadband operators, has set the stage for increased market activity in Europe with the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary based in Berlin. OpenVault Europe GmbH has been created to meet growing market demand for OpenVault’s solutions and insights that help broadband service […]

September 30, 2020

Research: Gamers hit with 14m credential stuffing attacks daily

According to data from the Atlas VPN research team, gamers are hit with 14.02 million credential stuffing attacks daily. A successful credential abuse attack steals the victim’s account and puts the owner’s credit card information as well as in-game assets at risk. While the issue of credential abuse attacks is rarely talked about, data reveals […]

September 30, 2020

Extreme E signs Turkey broadcast deal

The reach of pioneering new electric off-road motorsport series Extreme E has been bolstered by the signing of a new broadcast deal with Saran Media Group that will see the championship shown live in Turkey. The inaugural season of Extreme E next year will see purely-electric SUVs racing wheel-to-wheel in some of the most remote […]

September 30, 2020

Tastemade launches Tastemade en Español

Tastemade has announced the launch of Tastemade en Español – the media company’s first Spanish-language streaming TV channel with hundreds of hours of lifestyle programming. Debuting during National Hispanic Heritage Month, Tastemade en Español is now available in the US on the Roku platform via The Roku Channel, and will be streaming on VIZIO SmartCast […]

September 30, 2020

Students from across the world selected to receive BAFTA scholarships

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the global recipients of its 2020/21 scholarships programme, supporting the study of film, games and television courses in the UK and US. This year BAFTA has awarded 28 scholarships in total, 12 in the UK and a further 16 in the US. In addition […]

September 30, 2020

Disney+ shares first look at Marvel 616

Disney+ has shared the trailer for its upcoming original documentary series Marvel’s 616, streaming on the service from November 20th. The eight-episode anthology series gives viewers a deeper look into the creative world of Marvel. Marvel’s 616 explores Marvel’s rich legacy of pioneering characters, creators and storytelling to reflect the world outside your window. Each […]

September 30, 2020