UK media regulator Ofcom is publishing two consultations as it begins to implement new laws under the Media Act 2024. These new laws are designed to protect public service broadcasting while fostering innovation, so that UK audiences can enjoy the services, video and programmes they love. Ofcom is implementing the new rules as quickly as […]

FANY Corporation, a member of the Yoshimoto Kogyo Group, in collaboration with NTT Docomo Studio & Live and Minto have announced the launch of of the vertical short drama platform FANY :D. FANY 😀 is a vertical short drama app with episodes of around one to three minutes each, where the first few episodes can […]

Significant differences in the online lives of men and women in the UK have been revealed in Ofcom’s annual report into the nation’s digital habits. Across all adult age groups, women are spending more time online – on smartphones, tablets and computers – than men – clocking up an extra 33 minutes more each day […]

FlixSnip, the streaming app for curated short-form movies and cultural content, has officially launched on Amazon Fire TV as a free App. “This launch brings FlixSnip’s globally sourced movies, series, documentaries and lifestyle content—all under 20 minutes—directly to Amazon Fire TV users, combining convenience with cultural enrichment,” said the company. FlixSnip’s availability on Amazon Fire […]

Plex, the free streaming app and media server, has announced a preview of its newly reimagined Plex experience, rolling out immediately on mobile, with TV platforms coming soon. This update, currently in preview, has been in the works for nearly two years and is designed to bring everything into one seamless interface—from users’ personal media […]

FreeCast has launched its app on Roku in the US. The FreeCast app will bring the company’s lineup of over 500 free streaming channels, as well as the company’s paid Value Channels package, to Roku’s platform. A forthcoming update will add additional features, including the company’s VoD library of over 500,000 movies and TV episodes, […]

A study by the TM Forum suggests that Pakistan mobile operator Jazz is set to double its revenues by 2027, spearheading a digital revolution in the country and ensuring digital inclusivity. The opportunity is huge. Pakistan has a population of 244 million, of which 64 per cent are under the age of 30. Demand for […]

The Media Act received Royal Assent on May 24th 2024, and has introduced a new online prominence framework. This framework will require particular TV platforms – provided in connection with ‘internet television equipment’ – to carry and give appropriate prominence to designated public service broadcaster (PSB) TV apps and the content the PSBs provide to […]

LG Electronics and Canal+ Group have announced the expansion of their global partnership for the distribution of Canal+ Group Applications on webOS in all Canal+ Group Territories. This partnership covers for the first time more than 40 territories, including a renewal regarding the Canal+ brands in France, Poland, Switzerland, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Myanmar and […]

The NBA has rolled out new features – available globally – on the NBA App in preperation for for the 2024-25 season, which tips off on October 22nd. The new elements are highlighted by multiview now available on connected devices, which gives fans the option to watch up to four games simultaneously on NBA League […]