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Arianespace readies Amazon Leo launch

Subject to the usual weather considerations Arianespace is scheduled to launch 32 Amazon Leo satellites into orbit on April 28th. The launch will happen from the Spaceport at Kourou in French Guiana. The launch window is currently open from 10:51 am to 11:39 am (Paris time). This mission will be the second Ariane 6 launch […]

April 17, 2026By Chris Forrester

Amazon launching Fire TV Stick HD

Amazon has unveiled its new Fire TV Stick HD, that comes with a new Fire TV user interface and Alexa+ built in. The new Fire TV Stick HD – which is 30 per cent slimmer compared to the previous model, making it the same thickness as the HDMI cable – also delivers significant speed improvements […]

April 16, 2026

Fox Corporation mames AWS its preferred AI Cloud provider

Fox Corporation has announced a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), naming AWS as its preferred AI Cloud provider. The partnership marks a significant step forward in FOX’s ongoing commitment to innovation, operational efficiency and next-generation media experiences. FOX is deepening its collaboration with AWS to power the FOX One direct-to-consumer platform, combining AWS […]

April 16, 2026

Research: Roku, Amazon TV OS gaining influence in US homes

Hub Entertainment Research’s annual Connected Home study looks at how devices across the home impact how Americans consume media and this year’s findings reveals strong interest in new AI-powered devices. Alongside big screen TV operating systems that centre the home, these AI-powered devices have the potential to more seamlessly help consumers solve problems and enhance […]

April 14, 2026

Prime Video greenlights Young Sherlock Season 2

Prime Video has announced the renewal of Young Sherlock, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin (After series) as Sherlock Holmes. From celebrated director Guy Ritchie, Young Sherlock is an irreverent, action-packed mystery that charts the legendary origin story of the world’s greatest detective. All eight episodes of Season 1 are available exclusively on Prime Video in more […]

April 14, 2026

Amazon Leo introduces gigabit-speed antenna for commercial aviation

Amazon Leo is preparing to provide fast, reliable internet connectivity to a wide variety of customers, using satellites in low Earth orbit to deliver high speeds and low latency across land, sea, and skies. We design our hardware to optimize performance across the network, and our newest antenna, the Amazon Leo Aviation Antenna, will allow commercial […]

April 13, 2026

Big Blue Marble recognised as AWS Managed Services Provider

Big Blue Marble, a provider of broadcast-grade, cloud-native video solutions, has been recognised as an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Managed Services Provider (MSP). With this validation, Big Blue Marble is confirmed as a partner that supports the full lifecycle of AWS cloud environments, from planning and migration through to day-to-day operations and ongoing optimisation. The […]

April 9, 2026

Delta, Amazon Leo sign IFC deal

Delta Air Lines and Amazon are launching a long-term collaboration to unlock what they describe as !the next generation of tech-enabled travel experiences”. The new agreement will bring high-speed, low-latency internet from Amazon Leo to Delta aircraft, building on the airline’s use of Amazon Web Services (AWS) across its operation. Delta will harness Amazon Leo’s […]

March 31, 2026

New business structure for Movistar Plus+

Movistar Plus+, the Spanish pay-TV and streaming platform owned by Telefónica, has unveiled plans to “evolve and adapt” its organisation with the aim of strengthening its value proposition in the global audiovisual market. The company says it is moving forward integrating the rights acquisition function (Film, Series, Sports, etc.) together with the management of Global […]

March 27, 2026

Suitors eye Globalstar

Satellite operator Globalstar has been up for sale informally for some time. Now it seemingly has two potential suitors. Apple uses Globalstar to connect its own emergency phone services on some iPhone models. Industry analyst Dr Tim Farrar, in a blog on recent events, said that the sale process started in October 2025 with Amazon […]

March 27, 2026