Google has terminated its long-standing partnership with Movies Anywhere, the industry-backed service that enabled consumers access to purchased films across ecosystems. Google Play and YouTube users can no longer sync new purchases to their Movies Anywhere libraries, nor can they redeem digital codes through Google’s platforms into the shared locker. Previously owned titles remain accessible […]
As part of an announcement from The City of Rio de Janeiro and X, The Moonshot Factory, Taara announced a trailblazing new partnership to deploy the world’s first mesh network of high-speed wireless optical links to deliver fast, abundant and secure connectivity to schools, hospitals and city offices in Rio. Our goal is to bridge […]
YouTube TV subscribers in the US have lost access to multiple channels owned by The Walt Disney Corporation – including the likes of ESPN, FX, Nat Geo and ABC – as the two companies remain engaged in a carriage dispute. YouTube TV, owned by Google, pulled every channel owned by Disney on October 30th after […]
Bulgarian aerospace company EnduroSat has raised $104 million (€89.8m) from investors, including Google Ventures, Lux Capital and the European Investment Council, as the Sofia-based company scales up production of its small and mid-sized satellites. Compact satellite makers such as EnduroSat are seeing a surge in demand as governments and companies seek secure communications and Earth […]
French MPs have voted to double the rate of the so-called GAFAM tax, which targets the largest tech US companies such as Google, Facebook and Apple, from 3 per cent to 6 per cent. The French government was opposed to such a rise, initially set at 15 per cent, worried about possible disproportionate retaliation from […]
Arcade, the management company behind global phenomenon The Sidemen, has announced the appointment of Pete Cory as Chairman, marking the beginning of an exciting new phase for the company following investment from Lumina. Most recently serving as Managing Director for YouTube’s EMEA Partner Development division, Cory brings more than 35 years of experience at the […]
NBCUniversal and Google have announced a long-term distribution agreement to continue delivering a range of entertainment options across the US. Matt Schnaars, President of Platform Distribution & Partnerships, NBCUniversal, commented: “Our new agreement with Google is a clear win for both our business and our viewers – underscoring the enduring value of our must-see shows, […]
Vodafone, Meta, and Google have released a white paper detailing the benefits of advanced video compression technology in mid and low tier smartphones to enhance the viewing experience for more people. The technology will also free up network capacity for all users while optimising computing power and storage. In the joint white paper, the companies […]
A TrendForce report, 2025 Near-Eye Display Market Outlook and Technology Analysis, reveals that the AR glasses market is gaining momentum in 2025 as international brands unveil prototypes and Meta prepares to launch its Celeste AR glasses. Combined with falling OLEDoS product prices, global AR shipments are expected to reach 600,000 units in 2025. In the […]
Disney Entertainment has made new leadership hires in its technology organisation. Adam Smith, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Disney Entertainment & ESPN, shared internally that he has hired two new Executive Vice Presidents (EVP) – Tony Donohue and Erin teague – as he continues to add to his leadership team. Donohoe joins immediately as EVP, […]