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Xperi launches TiVo OS

Xperi has announced the launch of its independent media platform, TiVo OS, which is describes as “a first-of-its-kind neutral platform, aimed at giving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) significantly more control over the user experience and helping consumers cut through the clutter of streaming and linear content options with simplified, universal discovery to consumers”. “We estimate […]

August 31, 2022

Google Play removes Trump social app

Truth Social, the social media platform from former US President Donald Trump, has been barred from the Google Play store. Google said the platform violates its content policies on threats and incitement to violence. The removal makes it difficult for users with Android phones to download the app. Truth Social’s CEO said the decision on […]

August 31, 2022

SpaceX’s Starlink suffers global outage

SpaceX launched its latest Falcon 9 and carrying a batch of Starlink satellites (Mission 3.4) on August 30th from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, placing 46 extra craft into their transfer orbits. However, the day brought good news and bad news for SpaceX. The bad news covered its global satellite service suffering a problem […]

August 31, 2022By Chris Forrester

Liberty Networks Germany constructing new fibre network

Liberty Networks Germany, a joint venture (JV) between Liberty Global Ventures, the investment arm of Liberty Global and InfraVia Capital Partners, starts construction this week on a new full-fibre network in Germany. Launched in 2021, Liberty Networks Germany will connect households and municipalities in Germany to state-of-the-art fibre optic networks operating under the new ‘helloFiber’ […]

August 31, 2022

OneWeb to buy Astra Space engines

Airbus OneWeb Satellites (AOS), the joint-venture between constellation operator OneWeb and Airbus Defence & Space, have contracted with Astra Space to use and integrate Astra’s spacecraft engines into its Arrow small satellite portfolio. Financial details, nor delivery obligations were revealed. The AOS joint-venture is based near Merritt Island, Florida, very close to the Cape Canaveral […]

August 31, 2022By Chris Forrester

Me Time at #1 as Netflix turns 25

New movie, Me Time, starring Kevin Hart, Mark Wahlberg and Regina Hall debuted atop Netflix’s English Films List with 59.23million hours viewed in the week beginning August 22nd, as the Netflix brand turned 25. The buddy comedy appeared in the Top 10 in 92 countries. Look Both Ways remained in the second spot with 29.89 […]

August 31, 2022

Eutelsat’s Konnect VHTS readies for launch

Arianespace has finished its pre-launch preparation for the upcoming lift-off for Eutelsat’s important Konnect VHTS satellite. The craft will carry the most powerful satellite digital processor in the world. Thales Alenia Space built the satellite and the current plan, subject to the usual weather and last-minute technical glitches, is to launch the Konnect ‘Very High […]

August 31, 2022By Chris Forrester

Royal Caribbean Group to use SpaceX’s Starlink

Royal Caribbean Group has revealed its plan to implement SpaceX’s Starlink – making the Group the first in the cruise industry to adopt its high-speed, low-latency connectivity for a better onboard experience for guests and crew fleetwide. The broadband internet service will be installed on all Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises ships, […]

August 31, 2022

LG unveils bendable 42″ OLED TV

LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its LG OLED Flex (model LX3), a new TV boasting a bendable 42-inch OLED screen. The LX3’s display can go from completely flat to curved (900R), letting users choose their ideal arc from twenty levels of curvature, for a personalised viewing experience. The form factor of the LG OLED Flex […]

August 31, 2022

Bango acquires NTT DOCOMO payments business

Bango, the global platform for data-driven commerce, has acquired the global payments business of NTT DOCOMO. In addition, Bango has signed a long-term platform deal with NTT DOCOMO to provide payment services in Japan for some of the world’s largest merchants. DOCOMO Digital provides payment services to app stores and digital merchants worldwide, in the […]

August 31, 2022