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The geography of technological innovation dynamics
Abstract Cities and metropolitan areas are major drivers of creativity and innovation in all possible sectors: scientific, technological, social, artistic, etc. The critical concentration and proximity of diverse mindsets and opportunities, supported by efficient infrastructures, enable new technologies and ideas to emerge, thrive, and trigger further innovation. Though this pattern seems well established, geography’s role…
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Contactless Coupler, the Innovation and Advancement in the Connection of Precast Concrete Member
Newswise — The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT, President Kim, Byung-Suk) has developed a new Contactless Coupler that can efficiently improve the constructability of precast concrete (hereinafter referred to as PC). Recently, Off-site Construction (OSC) has been actively used worldwide to solve the problems at complex construction sites. The OSC method…
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Report: TV ads could do more to tackle climate crisis
Just 8 per cent of British TV adverts over the last three years have included an environmental message, despite increasing public demand for climate action and advertising being an effective medium through which to drive awareness of environmental issues, according to research by ITV and System1 has revealed. The findings are revealed in The Greenprint,…
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LOL: Ireland to launch in Jan on Prime Video
Prime Video has revealed the official teaser trailer, launch date and key art for its first Irish Original comedy series, LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland, ahead of the series global launch on January 19th 2024. The series will feature some of Ireland’s biggest and best comedic talent: Aisling Bea, Amy Huberman, Catherine Bohart, David McSavage,…
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UKTV announces U masterbrand
UKTV has announced its U brand which it will launch next year to serve as a new ‘masterbrand’ to unite its family of free-to-air channels and free streaming service. Slated for summer 2024, the move will see its current streaming service UKTV Play transition to U and UKTV’s family of free-to-air channels will become U&Dave,…
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Research: Modern viewers app-agnostic
In the latest edition of its ‘Behind the Screens’ insights series, Samsung Ads reveals how the increased ease of discoverability and app ‘surfing’ are driving new Smart TV behaviours, signalling the end of a decade long ad-free TV streaming experience. During the first half of this year, there were more than 7.1 billion app opens…
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Bloomberg FAST Channels on Amazon Freevee
Bloomberg TV+ and Bloomberg Originals are now available as free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channels on Amazon Freevee in the UK, US and Germany. This expands the availability of Bloomberg TV+ on Prime Video, which had previously launched for customers in Canada, Mexico, Australia and Brazil. The channels add a destination for viewers to access Bloomberg’s…
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Innovation in inshore fishing
Trial explores opportunities in Scotland’s razor clam fishery. A trial to research the economic opportunities and environmental impacts of electrofishing for razor clams has been extended for a further 12 months. The extension aims to strengthen the evidence-base and inform future decisions about capacity for a sustainable razor clam fishery in Scottish waters, including developing…
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Bank trims SES expectations
A report on satellite operator SES from investment bank Berenberg maintains its ‘BUY’ recommendation, but the report has cut the bank’s share price target from €9.20 to a much more modest €7.20. The SES share price on November 28th was €5.40. The Berenberg report, Rebase done; Now on to returns, says it expects SES too…
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ITVX celebrates “runaway success” in first year
On December 8th, ITVX will mark its first anniversary. ITV has taken a look back at its inaugural year and all the new streaming platform has achieved, plus a look at what’s coming in 2024 and beyond. ITV says ITVX was “undoubtedly this year’s biggest and most successful streaming launch in the UK” with over…
