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Virgin Media O2 predicts network traffic drop during heatwave

As the UK readies for another spell of soaring temperatures, Virgin Media O2 is predicting network traffic to drop as Brits head outside to enjoy the sunshine.   Analysis of network traffic during the heatwave earlier this June shows that traffic dropped by over 7 per cent when the temperature hit 30°, as the nation […]

June 27, 2025

Roku streaming players now available in UK

The Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus are now available in the UK, featuring a new compact design and the latest Roku streaming technology. Roku describes the new streaming players as being “compact without compromise”. They offer instant access to popular streaming channels as well as customer-favourite features like What to Watch, which offers […]

June 26, 2025

Yahoo Finance launches live UK show

Yahoo Finance is expanding its footprint with a new editorial team and studio in London, extended hours of programming, and a partnership with Blue Ocean Technologies that will allow the company to offer round-the-clock financial market data. Launching on June 30th, Yahoo Finance will debut Morning Brief: Market Sunrise, a daily live show streaming from […]

June 26, 2025

Paramount+ commissions UK series Baby Doll

Paramount+ UK & Ireland has announced the commission of new original UK thriller series Baby Doll (working title). Based on the novel of the same name by Hollie Overton, the story follows twin sisters Lily and Abby, whose lives are shattered when Lily is abducted from their quiet rural English town by beloved local teacher Rick […]

June 26, 2025

The Chosen Season 5 to stream internationally on Prime Video in July

After announcing the release of Season 5 of the global phenomenon The Chosen on Prime Video on June 15th in the US, The Chosen: Last Supper (Season 5) has been confirmed to stream internationally in select territories from July 13th. The Chosen: Last Supper (Season 5) will debut in three parts over three weeks on […]

June 24, 2025

Report: Optimism around AI in UK

Endava, the technology-driven business transformation group, has published data which reveals a story of marked optimism around AI in the UK. Although AI technology is still emerging, two thirds of respondents (65 per cent) already rank it alongside water and energy in terms of social importance. A similar number (69 per cent) believe that AI […]

June 18, 2025

Research: Dudley crowned TV show capital in UK

The TV and entertainment expert, OLBG, has carried out research to reveal which UK areas can be named the TV show capitals, based on factors such as the average review scores from platforms such as IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes for the shows filmed in the area, as well as how popular each location is amongst […]

June 18, 2025

Paramount+ announces UK original The Revenge Club

Paramount+ UK & Ireland has announced the commission of new original UK thriller-mystery series The Revenge Club (w/t), with Aimée-Ffion Edwards and Martin Compston set to star in the lead roles of Emily and Calum. The Revenge Club is a darkly witty and gripping thriller based on the upcoming debut novel The Othello Club by J.D. […]

June 18, 2025

Riedel Communications partners with GT racing team Garage 59

Riedel Communications has partnered with UK-based endurance GT team Garage 59 to deliver a fully integrated communications solution that is already playing a key role in the team’s phenomenal start to the 2025 racing season. Leveraging Riedel’s Bolero wireless intercom system in combination with the RiFace radio interface for seamless race control, Garage 59 has […]

June 17, 2025

Tubi adds 1,000+ movies and TV episodes to UK library

Tubi, Fox Corporation’s ad-supported streaming service, has expanded upon its content offering in the UK with over a thousand movies and TV episodes added to its free VoD library. Following recent content deals with studios including AMC Networks, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal (NBCU), New Regency and Sony Pictures Entertainment, Tubi viewers in the UK now have access […]

June 16, 2025