FlixSnip is now available on Apple TV. FlixSnip provides bite-sized entertainment with all content under 20 minutes, including a curated selection of international films, series, and cultural programmes. The launch marks a significant expansion for FlixSnip. “Our goal is to offer viewers exceptional short-form content that reflects global cultures and trends, while also providing media […]
Virgin Media has become the first major UK telecoms provider to enable digital methods such as Apple Pay and Google Pay for recurring contract payments, providing an alternative to traditional direct debits. The launch, which follows a successful trial period, will mean that new customers signing up for Virgin Media broadband, landline or TV services […]
Online payment systems have become the foundation of many industries by offering a blend of convenience and security that traditional methods often struggle to match. These systems have grown beyond basic transaction tools into essential components that can influence business success and consumer trust. Their influence spans from the bustling corridors of global retail markets […]
A new project to aid the delivery of low latency in home broadband networks to improve the user experience of interactive applications has been launched by Broadband Forum. The global standards body will show operators and service providers how to implement Low Latency, Low Loss and Scalable Throughput (L4S) technology, which was specified by the […]
Apple TV+ has announced Widow’s Bay a new 10-episode series from creator Katie Dippold (Parks and Recreation, Ghostbusters), with Emmy Award winner Hiro Murai (The Bear, Atlanta) set to direct the pilot. Widow’s Bay is about a mysteriously cursed New England island and its superstitious citizens, led by a mayor who refuses to believe their […]
Apple Original Films has announced that Ridley Scott’s Napoleon: The Director’s Cut, featuring 48 minutes of new footage from the Academy Award-nominated historical action epic, is now available to stream globally on Apple TV+. Since its debut in November 2023, Napoleon has drawn broad acclaim, and the film was recognised with three Academy Award nominations […]
While Starlink and AST SpaceMobile slug it out for potential market share, a much smaller rival has reported Q2 revenues which had grown over the past quarter year (to June 30th). Globalstar is the small satellite operator that’s already active thanks to its close relationship with Apple. It reported a 10 per cent increase in […]
Apple Original Films has tapped writer, director and producer Jon Watts to write a sequel to Wolfs, the upcoming action-comedy film led by Hollywood stars George Clooney and Brad Pitt. The film is set to make its world premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival ahead of its limited theatrical release on September 20th. […]
Disney+ subscribers are now able to access a new immersive environment from National Geographic via the Disney+ app on Apple Vision Pro, which will transport users to the natural beauty of Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park. The new Disney+ environment marks National Geographic’s first-ever immersive project for Apple Vision Pro. Disney+ is also making four additional […]
Parks Associates has released its Tech Ecosystem Dashboard revealing Roku is the most popular brand of streaming media players in the US, followed by Amazon. Parks Associates’ consumer survey of 8,000 internet households reveals 43 per cent of streaming media player (SMP) owners report using Roku the most often. Thirty-five per cent of SMP owners […]