Consume – Page 12
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NewsSamsung launches Galaxy S20 with 8K capability
Samsung has launched its new range of flagship smartphone devices, offering the ability to record videos in 8K 24fps.
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NewsPremier League eyes launch of its own streaming service
A “Netflix-style” streaming service is the latest proposition the Premier League’s new chief confirmed is on the cards with the purpose to drive revenue and disrupt BT Sport and Sky subscriptions.
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NewsBBC launches first multiplayer online game
BBC Children’s has launched a new free game for its young viewers, based on original IP, and putting safe environment at the forefront.
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NewsBBC postpones changes to red button
The BBC has responded to a petition urging the broadcaster by delaying the switch-off of its red button text services a day before it was planned to be phased out.
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NewsPetition launched to save BBC red button
Protesters have handed a petition to the UK government and the BBC over the latter’s plans to switch off Red Button services in the coming weeks.
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NewsTikTok adds Verizon veteran to head EMEA business
Verizon Media VP EMEA and Latam Stuart Flint is set to join growing social media platform TikTok in an unspecified role.
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NewsBarb updates multiscreen viewing reporting
UK TV audience measurement firm Barb has begun reporting figures for programme reach and time spent viewing across multiple screens.
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NewsUniversal and Warner Bros. propose joint DVD venture
Universal Studios and Warner Bros. have announced a newjoint venture to pool DVD distribution units amidst falling sales.
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NewsQuibi debuts Turnstyle mobile viewing technology
Short-form streaming service Quibi has unveiled technology that allows viewers to switch between landscape and portrait viewing.
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NewsWarner Bros. eyes AI commissioning & Awards season
6-10 Jan: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsVR market saw 5% growth in 2019 as consumers shift to next gen devices
The virtual reality headset market saw 5% growth in 2019, despite a slowing of sales according to research from Futuresource Consulting.
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NewsIndustry orgs and TV vendors back UHD Alliance’s Filmmaker Mode
CES 2020: The UHD Alliance has received backing for its Filmmaker Mode standard from a number of industry organisations and new vendors.
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NewsViacomCBS takes a Byte out of in-car entertainment market
ViacomCBS has partnered with electric vehicle startup Byton to bring content to its new range of M—Byte electric crossover cars which are due to launch later this year.
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NewsApple, Google & Amazon “Chip” away at smart home standard
Amazon, Apple, Google and the Zigbee Alliance have partnered to develop an open standard for connecting smart home devices.
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NewsCanal+ inks French distribution deal with Disney+
Canal+ has struck a deal to become the exclusive distribution partner in France for Disney’s new streaming platform.
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NewsComcast and NuEyes partner on accessibility for visually impaired
Comcast has partnered with wearable technology startup NuEyes to bring entertainment viewing experiences to visually impaired customers through NuEyes virtual reality technology.
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NewsWeavr project unveils immersive esports experience
The UK government-backed Weavr project has released a new phase of immersive technology aimed at enhancing the esports fan experience.
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NewsGoogle Stadia officially launches & Sonos acquires AI voice startup
18-22 Nov: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsBBC CTO reveals changes to red-button and smart TV apps
The BBC has unveiled a number of changes to the interactive services it offers on UK TV which it is set to introduce next year.
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NewsDisney+ subscribers report accounts have been hacked
Hackers have stolen thousands of Disney+ subscribers accounts to sell on the dark web, according to reports, with users remaining without answers.
