The smart home market in Europe accounted for almost 23 million units in the first quarter of 2021 — growth of 25.6 per cent over the same quarter last year, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). “The growth in smart home products was visible in all categories,” advises Antonio Arantes, senior research analyst for smart […]
India’s High Court says the government’s changes to TV ‘a la carte’ channel tariffs are fair, although it has ruled against some of the Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) proposals. The TRAI proposals were mooted in January last year but faced numerous objections. The Bombay High Court ruled that the TRAI, in its new levy, could […]
A subsidiary of Thaicom is the sole bidder for a Thai satellite orbital slot which is due for auction on July 24th. TC Space Connect is the bidder, although muSpace which had said it would make a bid failed to submit a proposal by the end of the bid period. Thailand’s National Broadcasting & Telecommunications […]
Vodafone has announced that all pay-monthly customers can now watch discovery+ Entertainment for six months at no extra cost. This offer gives customers access to a number of discovery+ Originals as well as coverage of the Olympic Games in Tokyo. In addition, Vodafone customers can access a wide variety of content, including; 90 Day Fiancé, […]
Agile Content, a provider of digital TV and video distribution solutions, has announced the acquisition of WeTek, the Portuguese company dedicated to the R&D of the Android ecosystem. Agile COntent says the addition of WeTek’s line of products to its offering “furthers its range of innovative end-to-end services, brings multiple benefits to new and existing […]
Sky Kids has unveiled new line-up of shows to help kids better understand their mental health and wellbeing. The new commissions include Sky Kids original series Clam Brain starring Frankie Bridge, which will give kids tips and tricks to calm their minds and get their bodies active, as well as a second season of nature and […]
Fuel TV is now available on the Pluto TV free streaming TV and film service. Fuel TV is an action sports channel offering skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, BMX and MTB content, as well as the art, music and fashion that engulf them. The service is available as a free advertising-supported streaming television (FAST) channel in key […]
Research from Alfi reveals 95 per cent of advertising executives expect the Digital Out of Home (DOOH) advertising sector to grow over the next two years, with 51 per cent anticipating dramatic expansion. At the end of 2020, the DOOH advertising market was estimated to be worth $41.06 billion, but by 2026, nearly two out […]
Rakuten TV has continued its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel expansion through the latest addition of two channels: the Lego channel in the UK and Planeta Junior TV in Spain. The Lego channel is available immediately in the UK, featuring hours of content varying in genres and animation styles, and series based on some […]
WildEarth has landed in Brazil via Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free ad-supported streaming service. The live and interactive nature and wildlife channel makes its debut in South America on the platform and is available across all 2017 to 2021 Samsung Smart TVs. Brazilian wildlife and safari fans will be able to live their passion for […]