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York Court issues jail terms for illegal streamers

A man who pocketed £1 million (€1.15m) by running three illegal streaming websites has been jailed. Stephen Woodward sold illegal access to copyrighted content through the websites IPTV Hosting, Helix Hosting and Black and White TV. He used the funds to buy designer clothes and jewellery, holidays and a Jaguar F-Type V8 coupe worth £91,000. His […]

July 14, 2025By Colin Mann

Live casino streaming: The disruptive format breaking all the streaming rules

It’s easy to assume that all live streaming follows the same template, one camera, a steady feed, and passive viewership. But that assumption crumbles the moment you enter the world of live casino streaming. Here, content doesn’t sit still, but it reacts. It adapts and invites the viewer into something far more involved than traditional […]

July 11, 2025

Roku launches What to Watch on UK TVs

Roku, the TV streaming pioneer, has announced the availability of What to Watch on all existing and future Roku TV models in the UK, giving viewers an easy way to find the content they desire while easing the overwhelm of too many choices. What to Watch offers personalised recommendations based on viewers’ habits, their current […]

July 10, 2025

The age of evergreen: Why classic content thrives in FAST

When it comes to streaming, ‘new’ no longer means ‘current’. Shows like Suits have found renewed success years after their original run, cult series are racing back to connected TVs and decades old classics like I Love Lucy are running 24/7 on platforms such as Pluto TV and The Roku Channel. This growing trend of reviving […]

July 8, 2025

Joymo, Spiideo sports streaming solution for UK education sector

Joymo, the direct-to-fan streaming platform provider, and Spiideo, a specialist in AI-powered sports video technology, have announced a commercial collaboration to provide an end-to-end package for the UK education sector. The partnership brings together Joymo’s OTT streaming services anddata control and safeguarding capabilities – trusted by the likes of World Archery, Basketball Ireland and England […]

July 7, 2025

MPs to probe kids TV content provision

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to explore the provision of children’s TV and video content in the UK and what can be done to ensure future generations continue to have access to high-quality British-made programming. Research from Ofcom shows a structural shift in the viewing habits of young people, […]

July 4, 2025By Colin Mann

Arrest in Hyderabad movie piracy case

A 29-year-old man has been arrested by the Hyderabad cybercrime police following a complaint filed by the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) in connection with piracy of the movie Single. A complaint was registered on June 5th by Yarra Manindra Babu, representing the anti-video piracy cell of the TFCC, alleging that Single, released on […]

July 4, 2025By Colin Mann

Streaming niche sports: How the AFL finds a global audience through digital platforms

Until recently, watching niche sports, like Australian Football League (AFL) matches, outside of their original region was a challenge. Broadcast coverage was limited, and international fans often relied on unofficial streams or delayed replays. That is changing. Through a coordinated digital strategy involving streaming platforms, subscription services, and targeted online content, niche sports now extend […]

July 3, 2025

LFP confirms in-house Ligue 1 streaming platform

Following a July 1st meeting, the Presidents of League 1 clubs, the LFP Media Supervisory Committee and the LFP Board of Directors officially announced their long rumoured, strategic project: the creation of a TV and digital platform entirely dedicated to the McDonald’s League 1, managed and led by LFP Media. The platform will become the […]

July 2, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Research: TVs becoming more than just for TV viewing

US homes now own an average of two smart TVs – dominated by LG and Samsung – but Roku and Fire TV continue to make headway in 2025. But how exactly are users leaning into new TV features and content on their ‘most-used’ TV set? Hub Entertainment Research has released its annual Evolution of the […]

July 2, 2025