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Forecast: Streamers to mix up the media experience in 2026
Applause, a provider of crowdtesting and UX research that works with the likes of Netflix and Paramount+ and sports broadcasters, to provide quality assurance f
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December 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Report: 60% would pay more for D2D satellite services
Viasat, a specialist in satellite communications, has published a report revealing that rising demand for direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity could op
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December 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Netflix closes WBD deal; industry backlash
Following reports of exclusive negotiations between Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), a deal has swiftly been confirmed that will see the streaming giant
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December 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Three UK Finally Switch Off Remaining 3G Mobile Sites as 4G and 5G Boosted
Mobile operator Three UK (VodafoneThree), which at the start of 2025 confirmed (here) that the “vast majority” of their 3G sites had now been switched off -
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December 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros Discovery studio and streaming business in $83bn deal
Streaming service to gain control of studio behind Harry Potter and Batman, as well as HBO, home to The White Lotus and Game of Thrones
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December 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Explaining UK debt with biscuits: Labour MPs get the hang of viral content
Gordon McKee, whose explainer has racked up 3m views, leads way as party tries to harness power of social media
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December 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Elon Musk’s X fined €120m by EU in first clash under new digital laws
Ruling could put European Commission on collision course with billionaire, and possibly Donald Trump
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December 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Versant acquires Free TV Network
Versant, Comcast's planned spin-off of select media brands and digital businesses, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Free TV Networks (FTN), a provid
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December 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Netflix leads WBD bidding; industry backlash
Netflix has become the frontrunner among the media giants seeking to acquire Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). According to reports, WBD has now entered into exclusi
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December 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Survey: 96% UK parents find BBFC age ratings on Netflix helpful
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) and Netflix celebrate five years of every film and TV series on the service carrying BBFC age ratings and conten
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December 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Channel 4 names Marks as Head of Digital Commissioning
Channel 4 has announced the promotion of Laura Marks to the role of Head of Digital Commissioning following the departure of Sacha Khari.  Reporting to Ian Kat
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December 5, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Netgem TV PLEIO Streaming Box Back in Stock with 12-Months Free Sub
Digital entertainment platform Netgem TV has today announced that their recently launched (here) next gen IPTV box – PLEIO, which includes support for the UK'
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December 5, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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'Netflix and deal': Warner Bros Discovery enters exclusive negotiations with the streamer - TVBEurope
Netflix is understood to have offered a $5 billion 'break-up fee' if the deal fails to pass approval by regulators. An official agreement could be announced "in the coming days"
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December 5, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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UK Homes with Out of Range Energy Smart Meters Get Reprieve from 2G Switch Off
Some 46,000 consumers have been given extra time to resolve connectivity problems with their Energy Smart Meters, which were previously at risk of losing 2G bas
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December 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Freely bolsters live TV offering with new partners Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland and CNN
New partners will bring another seven channels to free streaming platform, backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and 5
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December 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands pull out after decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation
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December 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Survey: Households concerned over broadband price increases
More than half of households globally (57 per cent) are worried about annual broadband price increases and, crucially, the majority think these increases are un
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December 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Major revenue jump forecast for Eutelsat
The main news on Paris-based Eutelsat recently has been focused on cash-raising and its financial restructuring. Eutelsat is not alone in seeing in long-standin
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December 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Why mobile streaming is becoming the MVP of NFL Sundays
NFL Sundays are no longer confined to living-room TVs or crowded sports bars. Today’s fans expect to watch games anytime, anywhere, and on any device, and mob
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December 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Analysis: Apple delivers its strongest holiday ad
Apple’s 20025 Christmas advert, A Critter Carol, has earned an 'exceptional' 5.4 Stars with creative effectiveness platform System1 – making it the brand’
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December 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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How modern streaming enhances viewer understanding of horse racing
Horse racing is one of the most thrilling sports to watch, yet historically one of the hardest for new fans to decipher. The action moves fast, pace changes, sp
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December 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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How interactive entertainment is reshaping today’s digital media landscape
Interactive entertainment now sits at the centre of digital media. You see it every time a live stream reacts to chat, a second-screen poll changes what happens
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December 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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BT launches digital sovereignty platform
BT has announced the launch of a sovereign platform which will deliver a suite of new digital sovereignty services for the UK private and public sector.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Browning named Co-CEO Pathé UK, President Of Film for Pathé
French production and exhibition company Pathé has announced an initiative to relaunch its English-language film business with the appointment of FilmNation Pr
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December 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Forecast: Smartphone market to grow 1.5% in 2025
Global smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1.25 billion units, according to the International Data Corporation
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December 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM