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Sky Sports scores England’s Test tour of Pakistan
Sky Sports has secured the rights to show England Men’s upcoming three-match Test tour of Pakistan which begins on October 7th. Following a deal with the PCB, Cricket fans will be able to watch all the action live and exclusively on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event. Fans can also keep up to…
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Survey: Mental health worsening in film and TV
With more than 4,300 film, TV, and cinema workers responding to its 2024 Looking Glass Survey over the summer, the Film and TV Charity has released headline data that shows mental health is worsening for many when measured against the 2022 survey. The 2024 survey reveals that 35 per cent of respondents describe their mental…
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Rivada insists “deadlines will be met”
Rivada Space Networks is insisting that despite some negative media stories, it remains firmly on track to meet its build and launch obligations for its 300 satellite mega-constellation. Brian Carney, Rivada’s SVP/Communications, commented: “We are confident that we will be able to finance our satellite production and meet our regulatory milestones. Since the takeover [of…
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Italy: Tougher TV piracy penalties
The Italian government has significantly increased penalties for those involved in TV piracy, including those who fail to report illegal activities. Two amendments approved by the Senate propose prison sentences of up to a year for individuals who do not report piracy or related offences. The amendments aim to protect copyright and combat the widespread…
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Report: DDoS attacks continue to evolve
NetScout Systems has released findings from its H1 2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, citing a 43 per cent increase in the number of application-layer attacks and a 30 per cent increase in volumetric attacks, especially in Europe and the Middle East. Attack duration varied with 70 per cent lasting less than 15 minutes. The escalation…
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BT switches on Global Fabric
BT has switched on Global Fabric, its new network-as-a-service (NaaS) platform and has been carrying out extensive live testing over the past few weeks. The first Global Fabric services will launch in early 2025. Global Fabric will make it easier and quicker for businesses to securely connect employees, customers and devices to apps and digital…
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Peter Dinklage to star in Audible’s The Mysterious Affair at Styles
Audible has announced that Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) will play Poirot in an all-star Audible Original adaptation of Agatha Christie’s debut novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, releasing globally on November 14th. Alongside Dinklage, Himesh Patel (Yesterday) will be playing Poirot’s companion, Captain Hastings. The star-studded adaptation will also feature Harriet Walter (Succession), Jessica…
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Witbe launches new virtual NOC
Witbe, a specialist in automated testing and monitoring technology for video service providers, has revealed a new version of its widely deployed Remote Eye Controller (REC) application. This latest update is packed with features that expand the REC’s monitoring, recording, and customisation capabilities, boosting it into a central station for all live and on-demand video…
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Digitas, Critical Mass and Twitch are among the 2024 Digiday Awards winners
This year’s winners showcase the most innovative trends in brand engagement, from creating interactive experiences that draw consumers into the narrative to leveraging cross-platform strategies that expand reach and impact. Data-driven personalization allows brands to connect with specific audiences, while emotional storytelling fosters deep bonds with consumers. The campaigns also stood out for their global…
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Dump, post, repeat: how Instagram became a social media junkyard
Our photo dumps used to be an aesthetic disruption. Now we’re just bending to the app’s will Last year, I took 658 photos during my four-day trip to Venice. Fifteen years ago, I would have posted every single one of them to Facebook. And as I waited the three hours for them to upload, I…