German illegal TV consumption causes €1.8BN loss
Security
27-01-2023
A study from the VAUNET German Media Association has highlighted the worrying conclusion that despite the best efforts of the media industry, watching illegal live content on TV in the country was still widespread in 2022 and has actually increased noticeably in recent years.
Starzplay launches first Arabic original series
VOD
27-01-2023
Leading MENA subscription video-on-demand service Starzplay has entered into a collaboration with media and entertainment studio Image Nation Abu Dhabi to launch its first Arabic language original series Kaboos.
DAZN throws down wrestling exclusive with AEW
OTT
27-01-2023
Making a significant impact on the canvas of its combat sports portfolio, digital sports platform DAZN has secured exclusive broadcast rights to top American professional wrestling promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Peacock hits subs milestone but income tumbles in Comcast 2022
Major Businesses
27-01-2023
Even as 2022 displayed without doubt that its Peacock direct-to-consumer service had turned up for the streaming party, media firm Comcast has unveiled results showing a mixed 2022 financial year.
Google gains 10% TV OS European market share in three years
Media Analysis
27-01-2023
Despite fragmentation, the TV OS market in Europe is strong and while currently dominated by Samsung's Tizen, LG's webOS and Google’s Android TV/Google TV new challengers are expected to add impetus in 2023 says research from Dataxis.
LiveU becomes key partner in dynamic 5G network slicing trial
Mobile
26-01-2023
In what is being described a first of its kind demo, LiveU, LM, Ericsson, Nokia and the University of Patras (UoP), have joined forces to push forward 5G dynamic slicing for live content contribution using single and bonded modems.
Viaplay Select launches on CANAL+ in Austria
OTT
26-01-2023
In a further territorial expansion of its streaming service, Viaplay Group has agreed a partnership with CANAL+ to make hundreds of hours of premium content from Viaplay Select available exclusively on the pay-TV platform in Austria.
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