Consume – Page 15
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NewsBBC unveils “Beeb” voice assistant
The BBC is set to launch a new voice assistant service that will rival Amazon’s Alexa.
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NewsKwesé TV gets green light from South African regulator
A commercial free-to-air TV licence has been awarded to Kwesé TV by South Africa’s media regulator ICASA.
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NewsVice, Facebook, Sony, BritBox, Netflix and MovieLabs to join IBC2019
IBC has announced new industry leaders will join the speaker line-up to explore opportunities and challenges around a consumer-first era in media.
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NewsTRAI eyes regulation for Indian broadcast tariffs
Indian subscription TV channels face review from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of Indian after viewers complained about higher bills and reduced content selection.
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NewsEsports redefined with Weavr innovation project
The UK government-backed esports innovation project Weavr has unveiled the success of its first working prototype which is set to enhance esports and sports viewing experiences.
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NewsSMPTE reveals lineup for SMPTE2019 conference
SMPTE has unveiled the full event lineup for its annual technical conference and exhibition, with cinematographer Todd Douglas Miller and astronaut Terry Virts amongst the featured speakers.
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NewsReliance Jio unveils 4K and fibre plans
Reliance Jio has confirmed the launch date for its fibre broadband offering along with a 4K set-top box and a cloud services partnership with Microsoft.
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NewsIndia’s Dish partners Shemaroo for Punjabi TV service
Dish TV India has partnered with Shemaroo Entertainment to launch an ad-free service aimed at airing Punjabi movies and shows across its channels.
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NewsUK to crack down on tech firms video regulation
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom is set to be granted new regulatory powers to ensure Facebook, YouTube and Instagram will comply with “minimum standards” for video sharing and live streaming.
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NewsCanada invests $14.6M in OTT French language service
TV5Monde Plus has been developed to boost the digital and international visibility of French-language content with the Government of Canada investing $14.6 million.
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NewsAd buffering branded “engagement killer”
Connected TV viewing has resulted in a 130% year-on-year rise in streaming content, however ad buffering is causing a “crisis” in viewer engagement, according to a new report.
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NewsOfcom: Broadcast still leads UK TV market, but streaming is catching up
Half of UK homes are signed up to TV streaming services, but linear broadcasting still leads the market in terms of viewership, according to Ofcom.
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NewsGoogle pledges carbon neutral sustainability on consumer devices
By 2020, Google has committed to carbon-neutral shipping and recycled plastic for all devices including Pixel phones, Google Home Minis and Chromecast.
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NewsEconet shuts down pay-TV arm Kwesé TV
Econet Wireless has said it will shut its African pay-TV arm Kwesé due to economic issues in its home country of Zimbabwe.
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NewsIndia’s ACT launches 4K TV streaming service
ACT Fibernet has launched a new 4K Android TV box with ultra-high definition entertainment to its customers with Netflix and Google Play streaming support.
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NewsOTT: Challenges and opportunities
The pressure is on to deliver OTT services that meet the expectations of consumers – platforms with great usability, high quality of experience and essential features. Second best won’t cut it in this cutthroat and competitive market. But where do you start?
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NewsCTA boss: US and China are in artificial intelligence “battle”
The US is caught up in a “battle” with China over the future of artificial intelligence, according to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).
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NewsTesla to offer in-car Netflix and YouTube
Tesla drivers will soon be able to watch Netflix and YouTube on their vehicles’ dashboard display, according to company founder Elon Musk.
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NewsNBCU's new SVOD service “very different” to Netflix
NBCUniversal will launch its upcoming streaming service next April with mostly live and off licensed content, offering a “very different” service from Netflix.
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NewsAmazon Prime Video pivots into VR streaming
Amazon Prime Video is now available to watch on the Oculus and Samsung virtual reality (VR) headsets with voice search supported.
