Advanced Television

Cloud gaming and the rise of on-demand play

As the digital entertainment landscape continues to evolve, one trend has been quietly but powerfully reshaping how we play: cloud gaming. Once dismissed as a distant dream due to bandwidth limitations and latency concerns, this technology has now arrived with force, redefining what “on-demand” really means in the world of video games. The Allure of […]

July 8, 2025

God of War’s Chris Judge announced for MCM London Comic Con in October

With MCM Comic Con returning to Excel London this October, ReedPop has announced that God of War Ragnarök and Stargate SG-1 star Chris Judge will be making an appearance at the show for photo opportunities, autographs and a panel. Judge voices the mighty Kratos in the hit video games God of War and God of […]

July 8, 2025

DoubleVerify, ShowHeroes announce partnership

ShowHeroes, a player in contextual video and CTV advertising, has announced a strategic partnership with DoubleVerify (DV), a provider of digital media quality measurement and analytics. The collaboration integrates ShowHeroes’ proprietary SemanticHero technology with DV Marketplace Suite, delivering a next-generation solution that enhances brand safety, IVT protection, and contextual relevance at scale, offering unmatched value […]

July 8, 2025

Data: 42% streaming subs think they’re spending too much

According to the Global Streaming Study 2025 from consultancy firm Simon-Kucher, 42 per cent of users believe they are spending too much on streaming platforms. The study, based on data from over 12,000 users across 11 countries, reveals that 88 per cent are consuming the same or more streaming content compared to 2024 – a […]

July 7, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

EU raises concerns over Italy’s anti-piracy system

The European Union has raised concerns about Italy’s Piracy Shield, an anti-piracy system, stating it may not comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA). In a letter sent to Foreign Minister Tajani, the European Commission praises Italy’s efforts against online piracy, particularly for live events and time-sensitive content, but points to potential issues regarding freedom […]

July 7, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Raducanu drives record audiences across BBC Sport

Emma Raducanu’s Centre Court at Wimbledon on July 4th appearance attracted a peak TV audience of 5 million on the BBC – the third-highest peak for a non-final match in four years behind only her own fourth-round clash with Lulu Sun last year and Andy Murray vs John Isner in 2022. The match, which saw […]

July 7, 2025

Midlands arrests for illegal Sky streaming

Two people in their 30s have been arrested in connection with an investigation into an illegal streaming service. Detectives from the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) at City of London Police executed search warrants at two residential addresses in Oldbury and a data centre in Cheltenham on July 3rd. They arrested both a 30-year-old […]

July 7, 2025

Parents For Future backs fossil fuel ad ban

Parents For Future UK, the grassroots climate organisation made up of thousands of parents across the country, is backing the proposed UK-wide ban on fossil fuel advertising which is set to be debated in Parliament today [July 7th]. Earlier this year, Parents For Future launched the country’s first ever TV advertising campaign explicitly advocating a […]

July 7, 2025

Starlink de-orbits 472 satellites

Starlink has well over 8,000 satellites in orbit, but they have an orbital life of around five years. The first batch of 60 operational craft were launched in May 2019. This means that some of those early launches have now reached their ‘end of life’ targets. In the six month period from December 2024 to […]

July 7, 2025By Chris Forrester

Nippon TV’s Traveling with Snow Man on Disney+

Japan’s Nippon TV has announced that its new travel reality show, Traveling with Snow Man, featuring the popular nine-member boy band Snow Man, will premiere on July 27th on Nippon TV with the uncut version streaming globally on Disney+ immediately afterwards. Produced by Nippon TV, the series will be the first-ever unscripted travel show from […]

July 7, 2025