Regulator Ofcom has launched a number of investigations into whether seven file-sharing services, 4chan and pornography provider First Time Videos have failed to comply with their duties under the UK’s Online Safety Act. The Online Safety Act has introduced new rules to ensure online services take action to protect their UK users, especially children. Sites […]

The Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) has announced a new, amendment to its MoCA Access 2.5 standard, Enhanced Quality of Service (eQoS) Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation Management. The amendment is designed to address escalating demand for reliable, high-performance broadband in Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs). This amendment lets Fibre and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Service Providers deliver superior […]

Broadband service providers (BSPs) will now have more visibility and control of devices and applications connected over a Thread network thanks to the publication of an updated specification from Broadband Forum. The latest update to its TR-181 data model – Device:2.19 – is set to provide support for managed smart home deployments using low-power mesh […]

Thousands of public and private news media around the world have joined an initiative by the European Broadcasting Union and WAN-IFRA calling on AI developers to help ensure that Artificial Intelligence is safe, reliable and beneficial for the news ecosystem and the public. The initiative – News Integrity in the Age of AI – proposes […]

The HbbTV Association, a global initiative dedicated to providing open standards for the delivery of advanced interactive TV services through broadcast and broadband networks, has been admitted as a full member at ETSI, one of the three official organisations in the European standardisation system. The addition of HbbTV to ETSI’s list of members further cements […]

Satellite communications specialist Viasat has successfully performed what it say is the first successful direct-to-handset (D2H) communication test using direct-to-device (D2D) technology in L-band in Brazil. The demonstration showcased two smartphones connecting directly via satellite using 3GPP NTN standards without the involvement of other terrestrial infrastructure. According to Viasat, his signifies the start of a […]

The HbbTV Association, a global initiative dedicated to providing open standards for the delivery of advanced interactive TV services through broadcast and broadband networks, has announced the release of version 2025-1 of the HbbTV Conformance Test Suite. The latest update further strengthens the Test Suite’s position as an essential resource for manufacturers, ensuring compliance of […]

Movie platform specialist Kaleidescape has confirmed its membership of consumer and professional 8K ecosystem trade body the 8K Association (8KA), suggesting the move underscores its commitment to pushing the boundaries of home entertainment and ensuring its platform remains at the forefront of technological innovation. “Joining the 8KA positions Kaleidescape alongside other industry leaders, committed to […]

The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) has announced that Spatial9, an AI-powered immersive audio platform delivering immersive mix production, has joined the Alliance. As a member of AOMedia, Spatial9 will collaborate with the Alliance’s community of internet and media technology member companies to drive open standards for video, audio, and multimedia advancements worldwide. As a […]

Public and private television broadcasters are working together with associations and organisations to develop a framework for the market launch of DVB-I in Germany. The aim is to create the conditions to simplify the transformation of linear television into streaming. “The new DVB-I TV standard will soon merge streaming and traditional television to an even […]