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Sandbox launches Smurfs learning app
Sandbox Group, the London-based group operating a network of learning businesses, with IMPS – the worldwide licensor of The Smurfs – have launched a new educational kids app: The Smurfs – Educational Games. The new game celebrates the 65th anniversary of the classic cartoon. Now kids can explore the Smurfs’ Village and play 10 different…
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prpl Foundation launches HL-API certification programme
Internet service providers can now trust that vendor Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) running prplOS will interoperate with their device management systems and burgeoning application ecosystems, through the new High-Level Application Programming Interface (HL-API) certification programme from the prpl Foundation. App-enabled service Gateways are currently in high-demand, as operators look to offer new and value-added services…
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Allseasons Kite Movie on Extreme Sports Channel
Allseasons Kite Movie, a film showcasing a fully rounded, eclectic and in depth view of kitesurfing, is set to make its global television debut on the Extreme Sports Channel on December 3rd. This full-length movie, co-financed by the Polish National Foundation, gives a full spectrum account of kitesurfing styles, taking place in all seasons all around…
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Slovenian public broadcaster in financial difficulties
Slovenian public broadcaster, Radiotelevizija Slovenija (RTV SLO), is facing a challenging financial situation and is projected to incur a loss of €10.5 million by the end of the year. The Board of Directors has instructed the administration to estimate the financial and personnel implications of potential measures, including the cancellation of various TV programmes, radio…
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D-Link launches AI-powered smart mesh router
D-Link, a specialist in networking and connectivity technologies, has announced the launch of its new Aquila Pro AI AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Smart Mesh Router (M30). This MIT (Made in Taiwan) mesh router is engineered to address Wi-Fi users’ three most common pain points: coverage, speed, and reliability. Featuring a built-in AI algorithm, the Aquila Pro…
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Report: Sponsors still wary of WSL
The 2023/24 Women’s Super League (WSL) season is off to a record-breaking start, with attendance milestones and a robust social media following underscoring the rising popularity of women’s football in England. While Manchester clubs lead in sponsorship revenue, sponsors are still hesitant to commit to independent deals with WSL teams, highlighting the ongoing challenges in…
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Royal Christmas Carol Service on ITV
The Princess of Wales will return to Westminster Abbey to host a special Christmas carol service on December 8th. Spearheaded by The Princess, and supported by The Royal Foundation, the service is a moment to bring people together at Christmas time and recognise those who have gone above and beyond to help others throughout the…
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Timothy Olyphant Joins Cast of FX’s ‘Alien’ Prequel Series | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Timothy Olyphant‘s next role is booked! The 55-year-old actor has appeared in several projects in 2023, including the Max limited series Full Circle and Prime Video’s Daisy Jones & The Six. He also recently reprised his role as Raylan Givens in the Justified spinoff show, Justified: City Primeval. FX’s Alien series, a prequel to Ridley…
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Ariane 6 engine test success
The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully ‘hot test’ fired the giant engine for the much-awaited Ariane 6 rocket. ESA said that the November 23rd engine test added to a full-scale rehearsal including the proposed countdown all went well. The first test-launch of the complete rocket is scheduled for Q4 next year. The Vulcain 2.1 engine…
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Forecast: 1.79bn SVoD subs by 2029
Global SVoD subscriptions will increase by 321 million between 2023 and 2029 to reach 1.79 billion – showing continued growth, according to forecasts from Digital TV Research. The US will add 30 million subscriptions, following by Brazil (up by 23 million) and India (27 million). Six US-based platforms will have 946 million SVoD subscribers by…