Apple TV+ has announced a new untitled six-part documentary event from SMUGGLER Entertainment, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Lionel Messi, the greatest-of-all-time in a sport that commands the devotion of five billion fans around the world, as he makes his debut in Leagues Cup and Major League Soccer. After over twenty unforgettable and record-breaking years […]
Satellite operator Globalstar is already working with Apple on smartphone connectivity for emergency use. Globalstar says its full ‘Spot’ two-way global communications service will start beta-testing later this year. Globalstar is using MDA Corp of Canada to build 17 extra satellites to girdle the planet in readiness for what the industry expects to be a […]
Apple has announced financial results for its fiscal 2023 third quarter ended July 1st 2023. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $81.8 billion (€74.7m), down 1 per cent year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.26, up 5 per cent year over year. Revenue has declined for multiple quarters for the tech […]
Following Apple’s recent unveiling of its Vision Pro headset, S&P Global Market Intelligence believes that the tech firm is set to play a key role in revitalising the AR/VR market. Neil Barbour, associate research analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence, commented: “The AR/VR hardware segment found a relatively low ceiling as an extension of the […]
Nokia has signed a new patent cross-licence agreement with Apple which will replace the current licence that is due to expire at the end of 2023. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Jenni Lukander, President of Nokia Technologies, said: “We are delighted to have concluded a long-term patent licence agreement with Apple on […]
BritBox has launched as a subscription channel in the Apple TV app in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway. BritBox, backed by BBC and ITV, is now available via the Apple TV app for a monthly fee of SEK89 (€7.58) with a seven-day free trial. The news follows similar launches in North America and Australia. BritBox […]
Cinewav, a technology that puts live event audio in pockets, is looking to expand its presence in the live events, sports and broadcast sector. The platform has already been successfully enjoyed by thousands of guests at outdoor cinema events and at festivals including Vivid Sydney 2023 where Cinewav enriched dozens of immersive, super-sized light, drone […]
The Covid pandemic was a once in a lifetime stress test for many sectors. No customers on the streets represents the darkest of times for hospitality, retail and live entertainment. For streamers, though, ‘Happy Days’. Time on everyone’s hands and nothing else to spend their money on. The bump to their subscriber numbers and revenues […]
Apple has announced tvOS 17 software updates coming soon for Apple TV 4K. With tvOS 17, FaceTime comes to Apple TV 4K for the first time, so users can deploy the popular video calling app on their TV. The update will also introduce an all-new Control Center, along with other enhancements that aim to provide […]
Analysts at Quilty Space say they estimate the satellite direct-to-device (DTD) market holds the promise of burgeoning into a multibillion-dollar industry. “It comes as no surprise that in the race to equip unmodified smartphones with satellite connectivity, various players are jockeying for position. Who crosses the finish line first, or even who stays in the […]