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LG Channels improves access to news content

LG Electronics is partnering with a number of broadcasters and news organisations across multiple regions to add more news streams to its LG Channels platform, making them both relevant to local audiences and easier to access and explore. Starting this August, LG Channels news content can also be accessed directly from the home screen via […]

August 8, 2025

HbbTV releases Test Suite 2025-2

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 2025-2 of the HbbTV Conformance Test Suite. This latest update introduces several enhancements, with a focus on Digital Rights Management (DRM) and the inclusion of […]

August 8, 2025

Disney+ UK scores La Liga deal

Disney+ has confirmed it will stream live La Liga football in the UK and Ireland through a new three-year agreement. Kicking off on August 16th, subscribers can watch live Spanish football on Saturday nights, included as part of their subscription. The deal begins with Valencia hosting Real Sociedad at the Mestalla Stadium, live on Disney+ […]

August 7, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Report: Anime key for retaining Gen Z streaming subs

As the streaming wars rage, with multiple prominent platforms battling for attention, the real battleground isn’t just for eyeballs – it’s for the hearts and wallets of the next generation of consumers. And for Gen Z, increasingly, that battle comes with subtitles, according to a report from Hub Intel. While legacy media scrambles – or […]

August 7, 2025

Premier Sports renews La Liga deal

Sports broadcaster and streaming service Premier Sports has announced the renewal of its deal with Lla Liga to air live coverage of the top-flight Spanish football league for the next three seasons. The new deal confirms that Premier Sports will be the home of Spanish football in the UK and Republic of Ireland until the […]

August 7, 2025

ACE shutters NC-based IPTV service

Building on its global efforts to combat illegal streaming operations, antipiracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has reached a settlement with the operators of Rare Breed IPTV. As part of the agreement, the operators will permanently shut down their illegal service and pay a significant financial settlement. Rare Breed IPTV was an […]

August 7, 2025By Colin Mann

Goalhanger signs clips deal with La Liga

Goalhanger has signed a three-year deal with La Liga EA Sports, securing official rights to weekly clips from the top flight Spanish football league. Launching this season, The Rest Is Football: LALIGA is a new video first edition of the popular podcast, hosted by Gary Lineker and presenter Alex Aljoe. Available on Spotify and YouTube […]

August 7, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Home audiences set for wide-open Premier League title race for 2025/26

With the likes of Sky Sports, TNT Sports, and Premier Sports all set to follow the action in the UK and Ireland, TV audiences could be poised to witness a wide-open battle for the 2025/26 Premier League crown. Having agreed to an eye-watering £6.7 billion domestic television deal back in 2023, this will be the […]

August 7, 2025

How streaming and media tech is powering the next wave of online casinos

Streaming has become part of everyday life, changing how people watch sport, films, and live events. The move from scheduled TV to on-demand platforms has influenced more than just the viewing experience. It has shaped expectations across other industries too, including online gambling. Casino operators have been quick to follow the same path, offering real-time […]

August 7, 2025

The biggest hits: TV series based on video games continue to thrive

Over the years, we’ve seen a library of television shows shine worldwide. Some productions, such as books, have even been seen first in other media. Likewise, we’re also seeing an increasing number of video games being turned into television shows, with an appetite for this type of offering. After all, gaming is massive these days. […]

August 7, 2025