Streaming services and the retail-led vinyl revival pushed UK music consumption and recorded music revenues in 2024 to a 20-year high and an all-time record, exceeding the pinnacle of the CD era, according to annual figures released by digital entertainment and retail association ERA. Consumption reached the equivalent of 201.4 million albums a year. Streaming […]

According to Openreach’s annual update, broadband traffic across the UK increased by 10.5 per cent in 2024 to 103,590 Petabytes (PB) of data. A closer look at the numbers reveals that peaks coincided with specific online events, such as Prime Video’s Premier League coverage, the release of popular gaming title downloads, the setup of new […]

LG Electronics has announced a partnership with Xbox, providing players with access to hundreds of games with the Xbox app on LG Smart TVs. Owners of LG’s latest Smart TVs will be able to discover and play a wide selection of PC and console games from a number of partners, and soon Xbox, through the […]

Televisions have been a household staple since the mid-20th Century, delivering us the news, entertainment, and sports. Still, considering that we’ve not even had television sets for a century yet, it’s incredible how far entertainment technology has come. This goes for how TVs have developed, as well as where else we now seek even more […]

TV shows (and movies, of course) have an unmissable impact on all aspects of pop culture. From the clothes we wear to the art we place in our homes and the communities we create, TV shows have made a genuine and lasting impact on our lives. Bringing our favourite characters into our own worlds allows […]

Television is evolving drastically with gamification and social viewing. With audiences demanding more interactivity, traditional passive viewing is evolving into a dynamic engagement model. Gamification of Television: The Next Big Thing? Gamification is introducing game mechanics in non-gaming environments to engage users while helping them achieve their goals. For television, it also means incorporating elements […]

Stream Hatchet, a streaming analytics and business intelligence platform and wholly-owned subsidiary of GameSquare, has released its Save Point 2024 report, which looks back at some of the biggest shifts in the live-streaming industry in 2024. This includes new live-streaming platforms, the most popular streamers, top games, new alternative content capturing viewer interest, and a new meta […]

Nokia has announced that e& UAE is the first in the world to use its slicing solution to create a dedicated end-to-end network slice capable of meeting the speed and latency demands of modern gaming applications. Part of a trial conducted in e& UAE’s Abu Dhabi labs; the demonstration highlights the various ways operators can […]

LG Ad Solutions, a specialist in Connected TV (CTV) and cross-screen advertising, has unveiled findings from its report, The Connected Gamer, which explores the gaming habits and preferences of UK audiences. The report reveals the major role TV plays in shaping gamers’ purchasing decisions, offering new insights into how advertisers can connect with this highly […]

When you look at every type of game that’s available to play right now, it’s safe to say that slot games are the most varied. Games like Big Bass have over 15 variants you can play, including seasonal specials like Big Bass Halloween and Big Bass Christmas Bash. With so many options to choose from, […]