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Violent online content ‘unavoidable’ for UK children, Ofcom finds
Every child interviewed by media watchdog had watched violent material on the internet Violent online content is now “unavoidable” for children in the UK, with many first exposed to it when they are still in primary school, research from the media watchdog has found. Every single British child interviewed for the Ofcom study had watched…
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Violent online content ‘unavoidable’ for UK children, Ofcom finds
Every child interviewed by media watchdog had watched violent material on the internet Violent online content is now “unavoidable” for children in the UK, with many first exposed to it when they are still in primary school, research from the media watchdog has found. Every single British child interviewed for the Ofcom study had watched…
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Violent online content ‘unavoidable’ for UK children, Ofcom finds
Every child interviewed by media watchdog had watched violent material on the internet Violent online content is now “unavoidable” for children in the UK, with many first exposed to it when they are still in primary school, research from the media watchdog has found. Every single British child interviewed for the Ofcom study had watched…
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Best podcasts of the week: Can anyone convince Daisy May Cooper to read even a single book?
This Country star asks for more book recommendations as she returns in Educating Daisy. Plus: five of the best podcasts about scammers • Don’t get Hear Here delivered to your inbox? Sign up here 53 MinutesAll episodes widely availableRemember a time when football was less slick and cash-driven? Dara Ó Briain and Josh Widdicombe do,…
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RTL profits hit by weak ad market
German multimedia group RTL has reported what it describes as a “strong” H2 2023. The group says its results came in in line with the guidance for the full-year 2023: On a pro-forma basis, Group revenue of €6.9 billion and Adjusted EBITA of €927 million, the latter including streaming start-up losses of €179 million. In…
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Research: Revenue worries beset streamers
Digital video experiences and security specialist Irdeto, in partnership with Caretta Research, has released research that explores the current state of the video streaming market, with increasing revenues remaining a major challenge for service providers. Focused on how pay-TV, telco and streaming operators can build profitable video streaming platforms, Irdeto and Caretta’s research reveals the…
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Paramount sells Viacom 18 stake
India’s Reliance Industries has announced a deal to acquire Paramount Global’s 13.01 per cent stake in indian entertainment network Viacom 18 Media for IDR 42.86 billion (€472.4bn), according to Paramount’s regulatory filing. Viacom18 is majority-owned by Reliance and has 40 television channels, including Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and MTV. Paramount said it will continue to license…
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Stripe’s growth continues to impress as total payment volume tops $1 trillion
The company says it was cash flow positive in 2023, and plans to be again in 2024. With $8.7 billion in venture capital it likely means it has little to no need to raise more before it goes public. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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On the job with … Director of Innovation Management at Mastercard Foundry
Mastercard Foundry, the innovation hub for product development at the card giant, is creating a new technology-focused position, as it continues its tech investment. The company’s operating expenses in 2023 increased 11% year over year to $11.1 billion, according to Mastercard’s Jan. 31 earnings presentation. Director of innovation The $42 billion card giant’s ideal…
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Transactions: Greylock FCU selects Alkami for digital banking
Greylock Federal Credit Union has selected Alkami to improve its digital banking offerings. The $1.5 billion credit union will implement the Alkami Digital Banking Platform to provide online and mobile banking to its retail and business clients, according to Alkami’s March 5 release. Plano, Texas-based Alkami will also provide the following to the credit union: …