Singapore’s Ministry of Law (MinLaw) has tabled the Copyright Bill for First Reading in Parliament. The Bill seeks to repeal and replace the current Copyright Act. It will strengthen the copyright regime in Singapore, by updating the Copyright Act to stay abreast of changes in how content is created, distributed, and used. It will also […]
Currently the EU, mostly via the European Space Agency (ESA) and other national space bodies, has totally supported the development of Arianespace’s ‘next generation’ Ariane 6 rocket. However, the development of Ariane 6 (A-6) has been delayed and not helped by Covid restrictions. The original concept was also that A-6 would be significantly cheaper to […]
Haivision Systems, a global provider of streaming and networking solutions, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire CineMassive Displays. With the addition of the CineMassive technology, Haivision says it will combine low latency live video with real-time secure data sources and communication elements to provide customers with a single-vendor solution for situational awareness. CineMassive, based […]
Eco-conscious electric motorsport series, Extreme E, has announced that National Geographic will televise its magazine programmes – How to Build a Race Car, The Electric Dream and Climate Changers – as well as all of its debut season X Prixs on a delayed basis in its Latin American region. The programmes will air in both […]
All-electric singe-seater racing series the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has accelerated its audience growth and position as one of the fastest-growing sports after broadcast figures revealed a substantial uplift in its live race day viewers across key markets. Despite continued challenges resulting from the ongoing pandemic, Formula E is enjoying one of its […]
Foxtel and NBCUniversal International Networks (NBCUIN) have launched DreamWorks in Australia – the 24-hour channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment – offering Foxtel customers access to popular content from one of the world’s most recognisable animation studios. The DreamWorks channel currently airs in 34 territories across Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. […]
WORK Microwave, a European manufacturer of advanced satellite communications equipment, has signed a new multimillion-dollar agreement with Eutelsat. Eutelsat is using WORK Microwave’s Ka- and Q-/V-band converters on its ground segment equipment during the next phase of its connectivity strategy, offering ultra-high data throughput via its Konnect VHTS satellite. “Data consumption is skyrocketing around the […]
Nintendo has announced that it will soon release an OLED model of its popular Switch portable gaming system. The new model has a similar overall size to the current Nintendo Switch console, but with a larger, 7-inch OLED screen (up form 6.2-inches) which offers deeper blacks and more vivid contrast. It also features a wide […]
VIZIO has announced that the Funimation app, the premiere destination streaming service for anime, is now available on VIZIO’s SmartCast platform. Now millions of viewers across the US can join the Funimation fan community and enjoy more than 13,000 hours of anime episodes, movies, extras, and top trending shows from Japan like My Hero Academia, […]
In advance of the Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor UFC 264 fight on July 10th, Kieron Sharp, CEO of UK intellectual property protection body FACT, has warned of the dangers of illegally streaming the fight, being shown exclusively live on BT Sport Box Office at a cost of £19.95 (€23.00). “UFC produce hotly-anticipated fights, such […]