Newsmax, the #4 US news channel, is now available in the UK via Freeview on channel 287 with Global Distribution Services serving as its launch partner. Newsmax has seen strong ratings growth in 2023. Available in 50 million US pay-TV homes, the channel is distributed by every major provider including DirecTV, Dish, Comcast, Charter, Verizon, […]
As expected, SpaceX has formally applied to the ITU to place an additional 29,988 new satellites into orbit. SpaceX is using the Pacific island state of Tonga as its regulatory source and using TongSat which is looking to profit from the satellite industry. The satellites will operate in the W-band, which is the microwave portion […]
Germany’s pubcasters ARD and ZDF have rolled out their combined streaming service, which allows users to watch shows from both on one service. The new streamer provides access to shows with common search functionality across both libraries. The service have now launched a combined ‘recommendation’ feature that includes shows across series, films, documentaries, culture and […]
US pay-radio operator SiriusXM, in the process of being fully absorbed by Liberty Media, is about to unveil a new-look streaming tool, mobile App and in-car innovations as well as a new logo. An event is scheduled for November 8th when the full portfolio will be showcased to press and shareholders. The need for a […]
Over half (54 per cent) of the global population – some 4.3 billion people – now owns a smartphone, according to mobile industry trade body the GSMA’s annual State of Mobile Internet Connectivity Report 2023 (SOMIC). Smartphone owners are much more likely to be aware of, and adopt, mobile Internet services, as well as use […]
Samsung TV Plus and ZDF Studios are expanding their existing partnership and will build 20 European FAST Channels together in the future. The start is made by the launch of two new channels in Germany. The two new channels, available now on Samsung TV Plus, are Bares für Rares (Cash or Trash) and ZDF kocht! […]
IMAX’s investments in China have proved to be lucrative with Chinese film-fans wholly enthusiastic over the giant-screen technology. Canada-headquartered IMAX has proposed acquiring the 28.5 per cent of IMAX China that it does not already own. However, shareholders in IMX China have voted the proposal down. An October 9th extraordinary general meeting saw shareholders vote […]
Estonia’s Head of Space at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, Paul Liias, says rising demand for satellite communications connectivity and earth observation data, combined with the war in Ukraine and international geopolitical tensions elsewhere, is driving interest and investment in the space economy and with it the commercial and operational importance of cybersecurity […]
Crunchyroll, in collaboration with GSN. has announced the launch of a new 24/7 channel in the US. The Crunchyroll channel is available now via LG Channels (available on LG Smart TVs), The Roku Channel and VIZIO WatchFree+ – and will launch on Amazon Freevee on October 17th. The network includes English-dubbed programing showcasing a range […]
Relativity Space, which builds rockets with a high proportion of 3D components, has won a multiyear, multiple launch order from satellite operator Intelsat. Relativity says it will launch Intelsat satellites using its future Terran R (for ‘reusable’) rocket. California-based Relativity did not disclose the overall contract value or the cost of each individual launch, but […]