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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Prime Video has announced the expansion of the Reacher universe with a series order for spin-off The Untitled Neagley Project starring Maria Sten (Reacher, Swamp Thing). The announcement was made by Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, at the Prime Video Presents: Trailblazers event in London. The series is created for television by co-showrunners…

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…

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…