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Alibaba brings cloud-based AI innovation to Winter Olympics

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, is partnering with Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to deploy advanced cloud and AI technologies for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Building on deployments at Tokyo 2020, Beijing 2022, and Paris 2024, the collaboration marks […]

February 4, 2026

BBC launches emergency lifeline radio programme for Iran

The BBC World Service has launched a temporary emergency lifeline radio programme for Iran in response to the ongoing turmoil in the country, and the crackdown on protests. To complement the existing BBC News Persian video and digital services, the radio programme will be available on mediumwave and shortwave across Iran to increase the population’s […]

February 4, 2026

Sky revives Sky One

Sky has announced that its iconic TV channel, Sky One. will return later this month on its original EPG slot of channel 106. The channel brand was initially retired in 2021. Sky One will become the home of Sky’s comedy and entertainment programmes, including new shows The Dyers’ Caravan Park and Gemma Collins: Four Weddings […]

February 3, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Movistar Plus wins court ruling against Telegram pirate

Movistar Plus has secured a significant legal victory in its battle against audiovisual piracy after a Spanish court convicted a Telegram user for illegally distributing streams of the platform, including live football matches. The Court found the defendant – who operated on Telegram, a cloud-based instant messaging app, under the aliases ‘El ingeniero verde’ and […]

February 3, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

ITV YouTube Sales expands content offering with Banijay

ITV has announced a partnership with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay Entertainment, and its UK production group, Banijay UK, creating an expansion of ITV’s YouTube sales offering.  ITV YouTube Sales team will now represent titles from Banijay Rights, giving brands the opportunity to buy advertising around even more broadcast-quality content on YouTube. […]

February 3, 2026

BritAsia TV launches on Freeview UK via Channelbox

BritAsia TV, the home of British Asian culture, has launched on the streaming TV service Channelbox, available on Freeview channel 271. BritAsia TV is a prominent British media network dedicated to promoting British Asian culture, music, entertainment, lifestyle and community programming. The channel provides a platform for British Asian artists, musicians, actors and content creators to showcase their […]

February 3, 2026

NBCUniversal, Roku launch NBC Winter Olympics Experience

NBCUniversal and Roku announced the launch of the 2026 NBC Winter Olympics Experience in the US, delivering NBCUniversal’s comprehensive CTV coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, taking place February 6th – 22nd. The dedicated hub will make finding and watching Olympic programming simple for Roku viewers, with access to live events including […]

February 3, 2026

Willow by Cricbuzz announces YouTube partnership

Willow by Cricbuzz, the destination for live, streaming, and on-demand cricket in the US and Canada,  has announced an array of updates to kick off the 2026 cricket season, starting with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, taking place February 7th – March 8th. Willow has entered into a partnership with YouTube, allowing fans to […]

February 3, 2026

Kaito secures multiple TV deals for Baby Einstein

Kaito Entertainment, the appointed global distributor for Hello Einstein Studios, has secured a raft of international broadcast and streaming partners across Baby Einstein’s classic catalogue and its newer series — Ocean Explorers, Farm Explorers, and Closer Look. The Baby Einstein brand continues to see global momentum, with new broadcast and streaming deals spanning major territories: […]

February 3, 2026

Clipsource launches Media Centre for Piers Morgan Uncensored

Stockholm-based Clipsource, a provider of digital Media Centres for the entertainment and media industry, has launched a Media Centre for Piers Morgan Uncensored, the flagship YouTube talk show hosted by British journalist Piers Morgan. The Piers Morgan Uncensored channel currently has over 4.3 million subscribers and more than 1.2 billion views. Morgan’s career in journalism […]

February 3, 2026