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NewsLockdown leads to surge in TV viewing and streaming in UK
Changing viewing behaviour during the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+, according to Ofcom’s latest annual study of the UK’s media habits, Media Nations 2020.
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NewsTeletubbies brought to life via AR
Classic kids TV characters from Teletubbies, In the Night Garden and Boy & Dragon are to be brought to life through augmented reality.
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NewsAltice’s BFMTV launches vertical mobile viewing solution
French news channel BFMTV has launched what it claims is the world’s first “Live Vertical” solution which automatically converts the horizontal frames of standard TV streams to a vertical format better suited to smartphones.
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NewsConnected TV viewership rises in key European markets
Connected TV viewership has grown to reach 50% of households in Europe’s five biggest markets, according to a new report from video advertising platform SpotX.
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NewsSky unveils new UI and HDR upgrades for Sky Q
Sky Group has announced upgrades to its Sky Q set-top box including new HDR content and a boost to voice discovery tools.
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NewsMobile operators to generate 170 million SVOD subs by 2025
Smartphone gross SVOD subscriptions for 138 countries will double between 2019 and 2025 to 170 million, according to a new report from Digital TV Research.
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NewsDisney+ to become the exclusive home of Disney Channels in the UK
The Walt Disney Company is closing its kids channels in the UK after negotiations over carriage agreements with pay-TV platforms Sky and Virgin Media ended without a deal.
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NewsUK internet use surges to record levels during lockdown
UK adults are now spending more than a quarter of their waking day online, with services such as TikTok and Zoom seeing unprecedented growth during lockdown, according to regulator Ofcom.
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NewsLinear TV viewing falling back to pre-lockdown levels, says Enders Analysis
Enders Analysis has warned that linear TV viewing is heading back to 2019 levels after a big boost earlier this year due to coronavirus lockdown measures.
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NewsWeekly News Roundup: Amazon’s Premier League coverage and Barcelona’s new OTT
1-7 June: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsBBC begins beta testing on voice assistant Beeb
The BBC has moved to beta testing for its new voice assistant, Beeb, with a new male voice aimed at distinguishing it from rivals such as Amazon’s Alexa.
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NewsTiVo and Xperi form new company after merger completion
TiVo and Xperi have formed a new media technology and IP licensing company after they completed a $3 billion merger earlier this week.
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NewsBBC launches Together platform for shared streaming during lockdown
The BBC has launched a new experimental platform that aims to allow viewers who are apart to watch and listen to video and audio content from iPlayer, Sounds, Bitesize, News and Sport at the same time.
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NewsIBC2020 cancelled due to Covid-19
IBC2020 cancelled amid coronavirus uncertainty and safety concerns Event was due to take place at the RAI in Amsterdam 11-14 September IBC CEO Michael Crimp: “IBC will continue to support the industry get back on track”
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NewsApple buys broadcast VR startup NextVR
Tech giant Apple has acquired virtual reality broadcast startup NextVR for an undisclosed fee.
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NewsStreaming rise, Vodacom’s 5G rollout and cinemas reopening
4-8 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsYouTube expands US fact checking initiative
YouTube is launching fact checking panels in the US with the aim of raising authoritative sources of information across the site following similar successes in Brazil and India.
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NewsUS cinema chains to remain shut despite easing of lockdown rules
Major US cinema chains are unlikely to re-open their doors until the summer, despite several states announcing plans to relax restrictions imposed to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsAustralians turn to online for news
Online sources surpass TV as favourite news source with 59% of Gen Z opting for social media options, according to the latest research from Roy Morgan.
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NewsVivendi, Snap & Netflix to release Q1 results
20 - 26 Apr: Your guide on what to look forward to this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry
