Samsung has carved out a commanding lead in the nascent 5G smartphone market, with the company accounting for three-quarters of worldwide shipments in the third quarter, according to IHS Markit | Technology, now a part of Informa Tech. The South Korean tech giant shipped 3.2 million 5G smartphones in the third quarter, representing 74 per […]
Deloitte has revealed its predictions for the TMT sector in 2020. Among the predictions: Revenues from AVoD will break £500 million in the UK in 2020 Deloitte predicts that revenues from advertising supported video on demand (AVoD) will reach £500 million (€594.6m) in the UK in 2020, representing 10 per cent of all television advertising […]
As 2019 comes to a close, research and consulting firm Strategy Analytics’ thoughts are turning towards the coming year. In a new report – Media & Entertainment Predictions for 2020 – Strategy Analytics Television & Media Strategies (TMS) service highlights the trends and events that will shape the media & entertainment landscape in 2020. “As […]
As 2019 draws to a close, Juniper Research has created its list of the top 10 technology predictions for 2020. The Top 10 5G – Last-mile fibre rollouts to be replaced by 5G connectivity. OTT TV – Advertising stakeholders to develop functional attribution Ecosystem. Mobility as a Service – Open data in transportation to drive […]
Sony Imaging Products & Solutions, Sony Mobile Communications and multiplay telco Verizon have teamed up with NBC Sports to test how 5G can change the way live sports broadcasts are captured and produced. During the Houston Texans vs New England Patriots American Football game at NRG Stadium on December 1st, 2019, a camera person from […]
Australia’s Seven Network has revealed plans to team up with multiplay telco Optus to develop a channel featuring Seven’s coverage of Tokyo 2020 in 4K Ultra HD, which will be exclusively available to Optus 5G Home customers via IPTV service Fetch. The intention is for Seven’s coverage of the Olympics to be available in 4K […]
Telefónica Spain will use Huawei equipment in the core of its 5G network in Spain but the MNO is set to confirm a second supplier next year. The decision was reported in Expansion. Huawei was the sole provider of core network technology in Telefónica’s 3G and 4G networks. The report says the second supplier could […]
With US households now supporting an average of 11 connected devices, including seven smart screens to view and interact with content, the consumer has never had more desire for faster, safer connectivity. And with 5G getting closer to reality, this ‘connectivity craving’ can be satisfied if smartphone manufacturers and telecommunication carriers are ready to deliver. […]
According to Kantar’s global 2020 Media Trends & Predictions report, technology will continue to redefine the media landscape in 2020, creating opportunities and challenges for marketers. As ad spend on social and tech platforms continues to grow; technology innovations will also enable a renaissance in real-world engagement. Kantar believes that marketers and media owners will […]
UK multiplay telco EE is claiming the world’s first augmented reality, multi-location gig over 5G, starring British band, Bastille. Crowds of passengers at Birmingham’s New Street Station were stopped in their tracks as the group, led by frontman Dan Smith, performed its iconic track Pompeii during a busy rush hour. Meanwhile, fans passing through bustling […]