The latest report from consultancy firm GECA reveals that streaming users in Spain are increasingly migrating to OTT platforms with advertising – with the sector mow representing over 50 per cent of viewers. Since Netflix launched its ad-tier in the country, one in every two new subscribers has opted for the service with advertising. Prime […]
TNT Sports and the Premier League have partnered on a new bodycam innovation that will be trialled for Tottenham Hotspur’s visit to Wolverhampton Wanderers on November 11th. A special AI-powered stabilisation bodycam from technology company Mindfly will be affixed to a player from each side during the warm-up prior to kick-off, which will be broadcast […]
Socio-political polarisation, the potential of generative AI, masculinity in crisis, ‘sportswashing’, and community-based sustainability are five key trends that have reached an inflection point and will shape global marketing strategies in 2024, according to WARC’s Marketer’s Toolkit 2024. The trend identification for the report is based on WARC’s new proprietary GEISTE methodology (Government, Economy, Industry, […]
BEUC – The European Consumer Organisation and ecta, the European competitive telecommunications association, have expressed their concerns and observations on the current discussions regarding the future regulatory framework governing the EU telecoms sector. In an open letter, they say they are worried by statements made by the Presidency of the Council of the European Union […]
South Africa’s deputy communications minister Philly Mapulane has told the country’s parliament that public broadcaster SABC is not only technically insolvent but owes broadcasting transmission distributor Sentech more than Rand 700 million (about $35.5m) – around half of Sentech’s annual revenue. SABC presented its financial plan to government for 2023-2024 on November 7th. The presentation […]
Avanti Communications has announced a strategic repositioning from an operator of satellites in geostationary orbit to a global multi-orbit provider of fully integrated connectivity services and solutions. As a result of greater convergence between terrestrial and non-terrestrial connectivity, the satellite industry has grown rapidly over the past few years. While this has given customers more […]
On November 8th, Virgin Media O2 experienced the largest spike ever on its broadband network driven by the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III video game. The day that the latest update in the Call of Duty saga was made available for gamers to preload, Virgin Media O2’s broadband network hit 25.1Tbps at peak, a […]
The two prototype Amazon Kuiper broadband satellites are working as planned in orbit. Amazon states that the demo-spacecraft have demonstrated controlled manoeuvring in orbit using their purpose-built electric propulsion systems. The propulsion system is key to positioning and maintaining the satellites in orbit. “A recent series of test firings provided critical on-orbit data to further […]
Sky Live, the interactive camera designed for Sky Glass, is adding more experiences for all the family, including the new Stingray Karaoke app and motion powered games from Nex including Peppa Pig: Jump and Giggle. Delivered over Wi Fi, the new apps are rolling out throughout November and will be available to every Sky Live […]
Ottawa-based satellite operator Telesat says it is ramping up its investment in its Lightspeed low Earth orbiting fleet and helped by C$2 billion (€1.3bn) of funds coming from Canadian government and provincial sources. Lightspeed, an initial 156-craft fleet and which could be extended by an extra 100 craft, is costed at C$3.5 billion. Telesat says […]