According to Omdia’s latest consumer survey, TikTok and YouTube have emerged as the leading video platforms for 18-35-year-olds in the US. These platforms have outpaced Instagram, Facebook and Netflix, solidifying their dominance across the video landscape. In 2024, TikTok surpassed 1.9 billion monthly active users (MAUs) globally, including 145 million MAUs in the USA. In […]
TikTok quickly resumed services in the US after incoming President Donald Trump said he would issue an executive order to give the social media app a reprieve when he takes office today [January 20th]. On January 18th, the Chinese-owned app stopped working for its estimated 170 million American users, after a law banning it on […]
SNS Telecom & IT’s latest research forecasts that cumulative spending on private cellular networks in the US will exceed $3.7 billion (€3.5bn) between 2024 and 2027, driven by the market’s pivot towards 5G, growing recognition of private network-based neutral host solutions, and a diverse array of spectrum options for varied use cases. Private LTE networks […]
The January 19th deadline for TikTok to divest or be banned in the US is fast approaching. The loss of TikTok in the US would cause a ripple effect across the media, marketing, and commerce landscape. Meta and YouTube stand to gain the most, but there is a long list of other winners and losers, […]
Willow, the sports streaming service offering live and on-demand cricket, has announced that its FAST channel, Willow Sports, and its add-on subscription, Willow.tv, are now available on Prime Video in the US. These two offerings provide fans with access to both premium subscription content and free live cricket. To celebrate this launch, Willow Sports will […]
A US court has rejected the Biden administration’s bid to restore net neutrality rules that would have prevented operators from prioritising traffic carried over their networks. On January 2nd, the court ruled that the federal government does not have the authority to regulate internet providers like utilities. The rules were first introduced in 2015 by […]
Dooya Media Group and TCL, the second largest television brand in the world, have partnered to broadcast the 136th Rose Parade live from Pasadena to every TCL television in the US. The live New Years Day stream will be featured on all TCL smart TV home screens, beginning at 8am PT and in encore mode […]
LG Electronics has launched LG Radio+, the company’s ad-supported audio streaming service, now available on LG smart TVs running webOS 6.0 and above. This new service allows users to access a selection of podcasts and radio programmes. For a streamlined user experience, LG Radio+ will work with the LG ThinQ app, providing users with a […]
The US military, which supervises rocket launches from its Vandenburg Space Force Base in California, says it is preparing to allow an increase the number of SpaceX Falcon 9 launches to 100 annually, and well up on the number currently allowed. The military is discussing with the Federal Aviation Administration for permissions. However, California’s Coastal […]
Deltatre, the sports and entertainment technology provider, has appointed Charlie Mitchell as Head of Sports for the Americas. Mitchell will spearhead the company’s growth strategy in the US sports market, building on Deltatre’s work with major customers, including the NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, Rogers and Bell Media. With over three decades of experience in sports […]