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LALIGA granted precautionary measures against VPNs

LALIGA, the Spanish football governing body, and Telefónica Audiovisual Digital (TAD) report that they have been notified of several orders from Commercial Court No. 1 of Córdoba by which the ‘inaudita parte’ precautionary measures requested against NordVPN and ProtonVPN are granted, recognising the responsibility of these technological intermediaries in the process of piracy of LALIGA […]

February 17, 2026

Ofcom approves VMO2 satellite to UK smartphones

Ofcom has  approved Telefónica UK’s (VMO2) request to vary its licence to allow it to provide satellite connectivity to standard smartphones in the UK. This is the first licence variation of its kind to be approved by Ofcom. The media regulator has also made the final regulations to support the rollout of new services powered […]

February 17, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Apple Podcasts to enable HLS video podcasts

Apple has announced what it calls “a transformative update” coming to Apple Podcasts this spring that will bring advanced video podcast capabilities to the app. This enhanced video podcast experience uses Apple’s HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology to grant podcast creators with enhanced control and monetisation opportunities while delivering the highest-quality viewing experience for users. […]

February 17, 2026

BBFC to deliver age ratings for HBO Max in UK

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have announced an agreement to ensure that content on HBO Max streaming service in the UK carries the BBFC’s rating and content advice when it launches on March 26th. The agreement focuses on the BBFC producing new, or supplying existing BBFC Classifications for […]

February 17, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Data: Smart TVs, ring cameras killing home wifi speeds

During February half term in the UK, household demand for WiFi is set to peak, with more than three quarters (77 per cent) of parents reporting their family’s time online increases during the school holidays. Experts at Uswitch, the comparison and switching service, are issuing a warning to families that connection issues during busy periods […]

February 17, 2026

Second screen viewing – current habits & behaviour

What are TV viewers using the second screen for? Discover how social media, messaging, contextual searching & online shopping are reshaping television experiences. Second-Screen Culture: What People Do While Watching Live TV We stopped watching Live TV in the same way we did before. Have you noticed this: you turn on a movie or a […]

February 17, 2026

UK government blocks Orbex take-over

There are reports that The Exploration Company, which had signed a Letter of Intent to purchase the UK-based Orbex rocket company, was deliberately stymied in its attempt to buy Orbex by the UK government. Germany-based The Exploration Company said on January 21st that it had signed the letter, and would thus help Orbex avoid the […]

February 17, 2026By Chris Forrester

Report: Faster speeds help upstream usage hit the gas

Investments in higher-speed upstream plant can pay dividends for Fibre and DOCSIS broadband providers, according to the Q4 2025 edition of the OpenVault Broadband Insights (OVBI) report. A first-ever point-in-time comparison of Fibre vs DOCSIS subscribers in a selected broadband system provided insights into usage when consumers have access to increased upstream speeds. OVBI reports […]

February 17, 2026

Rousey MMA return fight against Carano on Netflix

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix have announced an MMA showdown headlined by the return of former UFC champion and Olympic medalist Ronda Rousey (12-2, 9 Submissions, 3 KOs) vs combat sports trailblazer Gina Carano (7-1, 1 Submission, 3 KOs) in a featherweight bout at 145lbs. This event will be professionally sanctioned under the Unified Rules […]

February 17, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Research: Europe’s 5G acceleration driven by Austria, Spain, UK, France

The second edition of Ookla and Omdia’s report on the global state of 5G Standalone confirms that the technology has moved beyond launch announcements into an execution-driven phase. By the close of 2025, the ‘coverage gap’ between major economic blocs had narrowed, but a more consequential ‘capability gap’ has emerged, reflecting divergent spectrum strategies, investment […]

February 17, 2026