Local reports in South Africa say that Communications Minister Solly Malatsi is poised to give a policy direction which will permit SpaceX’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite system to operate in the country. Malatsi’s move will have to be approved by the nation’s regulator Icasa and will likely to require Starlink to invest in local businesses in order […]
For several years now, streaming has been booming as one of the most popular pastime activities and is threatening to finally overtake TV. Since the introduction of streaming services, the rules of the game for media consumption have changed. The days of waiting for the next episode to air during prime time on channel XYZ […]
In recent years, the UK has witnessed a dramatic transformation in the way its population consumes media. Driven by technological advancements and changing lifestyle habits, mobile streaming has emerged as a dominant force in the entertainment landscape. With over two-thirds of UK households now subscribing to at least one video streaming service, the trend shows […]
Channel 4 Sales is launching Partner Lab, a new in-house creative partnerships team built to help brands stand out. Partner Lab will offer solutions across Partnerships, Sponsorship, Creative Strategy and Production to deliver campaigns across TV, streaming, sponsorship, and branded entertainment. Partnerships and Sponsorship will manage campaigns across the full Channel 4 ecosystem, from […]
Viasat, a specialist in satellite communications, has announced what it has called “an industry-first concept for business aviation that radically changes how in-flight connectivity performance is measured”, aligned with a report by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School. The report, titled Redefining In-Flight Connectivity in Business Aviation: What Really Matters to Private Jet Passengers, observes […]
KPIT Technologies, a specialist in software-defined vehicle development, has acquired a majority stake in N-Dream AG, the company behind AirConsole. KPIT, which previously held a 26 per cent share, will increase its ownership to nearly 90 per cent. This is pursuant to the disclosures to Securities and Exchanges Board of India made by KPIT Technologies. […]
SATLINE, an infrastructure provider for SATCOM businesses across Europe, has opened a new data center in the UK to deliver faster, more reliable satellite connectivity. Equipped with two new downlink antennas, the facility expands coverage and enhances performance for broadcast, IPTV and OTT clients. The site’s primary purpose is to ingest and convert satellite RF […]
Fire And Water: Making The Avatar Films will premiere on November 7th exclusively on Disney+. The two-part documentary from 20th Century Studios and Lightstorm Entertainment, which provides a fascinating glimpse into the making of the Oscar-winning box office phenomenon Avatar: The Way of Water and a first look at the upcoming Avatar: Fire and Ash, […]
Sumo wrestling makes its return to the UK after more than three decades, with the Grand Sumo Tournament set to take place at the Royal Albert Hall from October 15th. For five consecutive nights, viewers can watch the drama unfold live on Pluto TV’s free, dedicated channel, SUMO London 2025, available in the UK, Canada, […]
o2 Telefónica in Germany has announced a new working relationship with Crunchyroll. The collaboration will see Crunchyroll fully integrated into the customer ecosystem of o2 Telefónica, offering access to a dedicated anime library for all o2 mobile and broadband customers. Under the agreement, o2 customers can add a Crunchyroll subscription directly to their o2 account, […]