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Data: Bluey tops UK SVoD viewing on Xmas Day

Digital i has shared data revealing the most-watched shows on the SV0D services it measures (Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video) in the UK on Christmas Day 2025. The most watched title was Bluey, with 1.8 million homes choosing to watch the animated adventures of the Heeler family via Disney+ on December 25th. Bluey was followed […]

January 6, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Survey: US streaming viewers more willing to accept ads

As US viewers increasingly adopt ad-supported streaming, they find the ad experience is better than it used to be, according to Hub. The semi-annual TV Advertising: Fact vs. Fiction study shows that more US viewers than ever are opting to save money by accepting ads, and fewer viewers are saying they cannot tolerate TV ads. […]

January 6, 2026

Global takes majority stake in The Overlap

Global, the Media and Entertainment group, and The Overlap, the sports media group founded by Gary Neville, have announced a strategic partnership that will see Global become the majority stakeholder in The Overlap. The Overlap has become one of the world’s most popular football and sports destinations since launching in 2021, with more than 38 […]

January 6, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Mark Goh, Derrick Koh join Ideal Systems

Ideal Systems has announced the addition of seasoned Pro-AV veterans Mark Goh and Derrick Koh to its Singapore management team. Goh, CTS, joins Ideal as Director of Business Development and will assist with Ideal’s continued growth in South East Asia. Goh has over thirty years of Pro-AV industry experience and has previously worked with Sony, […]

January 6, 2026

US Launch company Power Rankings

Rocket launch observer and acknowledged expert Eric Berger has compiled his annual Power Ranking of the US rocket companies for 2025, and listed in the ArsTechnica specialist publication. Berger has compiled the list since 2022 with the aim of “[sparking] debate, discussion, and appreciation for the challenge of operating a successful rocket company.” Top of […]

January 6, 2026By Chris Forrester

TVING hub on HBO Max in APAC

HBO Max is now the streaming home of TVING in key regions across Asia Pacific, with a dedicated TVING branded hub available in 17 markets – including Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong.  As part of the multi-year partnership between CJ ENM and Warner Bros Discovery announced in October 2025, HBO Max in Asia Pacific […]

January 6, 2026

Peacock integrates Dolby’s picture and sound innovations

Dolby Laboratories and NBCUniversal have announced that Peacock will be the first streaming platform to feature Dolby’s full suite of advanced picture and sound innovations. Peacock is extending the availability of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos across live sports over the coming year. Peacock is also the first streamer to announce its commitment to support […]

January 6, 2026

Turkey wants a launch site

Turkey has confirmed that it has initiated construction of a rocket launch site in Somalia, in North-East Africa. The selection of Somalia for the launch site is driven by its proximity to the equator, which provides a technical advantage for satellite launches. Phase 1 of the build is expected to take about 12 months with […]

January 6, 2026

How NFL streaming is driving second-screen sports engagement

NFL fandom in the US has moved beyond the television. As streaming platforms reshape how games are delivered, a parallel experience now unfolds across mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, where live broadcasts are paired with real-time data, social discussion, betting activity, and digital commerce. Watching the NFL is no longer passive. Fans track statistics, react […]

January 6, 2026

Whale TV signs new TV brand partnerships; adds Boosteroid

Whale TV, the independent TV operating system, has announced new licensing partnerships with five TV brands: Aiwa, Blaupunkt, EFL, ONVO and JVC. These TV brands will start using Whale OS 10, the company’s latest-generation television operating system, for their upcoming smart TV models. Whale TV has also announced Moka as a new Whale OS 10 […]

January 6, 2026