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Google Cloud joins Trusted Partner Network

Trusted Partner Network (TPN), the industry content security initiative, has welcomed Google Cloud, a multinational technology company, as its newest member. By joining TPN, Google Cloud reinforces its commitment to content security. As a global technology company whose portfolio encompasses entertainment content, Google Cloud’s membership with TPN supports its adherence to the Motion Picture Association’s […]

April 29, 2025

Google Cloud opens event with The Sphere

Google and Sphere Entertainment have announced a new AI technology partnership to help bring the The Wizard of Oz at Sphere to life using generative AI (gen AI). The project, which involves first-of-its-kind engineering work and thousands of creators, coders, VFX artists, and more, will mark a leap forward for the future of visual storytelling […]

April 9, 2025

Deutsche Telekom deepens partnership with Google Cloud

Deutsche Telekom has signed a long-term strategic agreement with Google Cloud, extending into 2030. The agreement focuses on cloud and AI integration for Deutsche Telekom’s IT, networks, and business applications, including the migration of its SAP landscape. Deutsche Telekom expects this partnership will enhance its operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and ultimately lead technological innovation […]

April 3, 2025

Study: Global ad market growth downgraded by $20bn

A study from WARC, the experts in marketing effectiveness, has found that global advertising spend is now on course to grow 6.7 per cent this year to $1.15 trillion (€1.07tn), a downgrade of almost one percentage point (pp) from WARC’s November forecast due to growing market volatility. A further cut of 0.7pp has been applied […]

March 27, 2025

SITC Chair writes to Google, OpenAI on AI, copyright

Chi Onwurah, Chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee of the UK House of Commons, has written to Google and OpenAI requesting information on their response to the Government’s consultation on AI and copyright. In February 2025, the committee held a joint session with the Culture, Media and Sport Committee to examine the proposals […]

March 13, 2025By Colin Mann

Google Chromecast issues persist

Google has said it is working to fix an issue which has left many Chromecast users unable to watch content via their dongle device for two days. Owners of second generation Chromecasts have been unable to connect them to their TV sets – meaning they cannot use streaming services such as Prime Video, Netflix and […]

March 12, 2025

Spain may force Google to pay for pirate football TV

Google could be made to compensate La Liga, Telefónica and Mediapro as a result of La Liga football matches broadcast via illegal app, New Play, which sells advertising. Representatives of Google Ireland and Google Commerce Limited have been summoned to testify in court as Google is alleged to make a share of the ad revenue […]

February 28, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

PPDS partners with Canal+ Business

PPDS, the global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, has announced a partnership with French streaming giant, Canal+ Business. This exclusive collaboration sees Canal+ Business extend its reach into the hotel industry for the first time, with a range of Google Cast and Netflix ready Philips MediaSuite TVs at the heart of its […]

February 25, 2025

Google introduces ‘Ask for Me’: The AI assistant redefining convenience

Did you know Google’s currently testing out this new AI-based tool called ‘Ask for Me’? It basically lets users chat with companies in a more automated way – so that they can get all the details they need – like the price and availability for whatever they’re after. But there’s more to it than that, […]

February 21, 2025

YouTube on more TVs than phones

According to YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, TV screens have overtaken mobile as the “primary device for YouTube viewing in the US”.  Mohan, writing in his annual letter from the CEO, said it is an indication that “YouTube is the new television.” “But the ‘new’ television doesn’t look like the ‘old’ television. It’s interactive and includes […]

February 11, 2025