Indian Government Cracks Down on OTT Platforms Over Explicit Content On Thursday, the Indian Government initiated a significant action against 18 streaming services, known as ‘over-the-top’ (OTT) platforms, for distributing content deemed “indecent, explicit, and occasionally pornographic.” The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting announced that 19 websites, 10 mobile applications, and 57 social media profiles […]
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Roku’s Security Breach Exposes Over 15,000 Accounts to Unauthorized Transactions Roku recently announced a security breach that affected over 15,000 customers, where attackers compromised accounts to conduct unauthorized transactions involving hardware purchases and streaming service subscriptions. According to information obtained by BleepingComputer, cybercriminals are trading access to these compromised accounts for as low as $0.50
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Elon Musk’s X to Launch Smart TV App, Aiming to Rival YouTube According to insider information, Elon Musk’s social media platform X is set to introduce a TV app compatible with Amazon and Samsung smart TVs. This initiative, which will be rolled out by next week, aims to transform its identity into a video-centric platform.
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WWE Surpasses 100 Million YouTube Subscribers, Bolstered by The Rock’s Return and Exclusive Content WWE has gathered over 100 million followers on its YouTube channel, joining the exclusive group of only ten channels worldwide to achieve this milestone. The resurgence of Dwayne’ The Rock’ Johnson has significantly contributed to the surge in subscriber numbers, particularly
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Research Indicates 9 Million Decrease in Western European Pay-TV Subscribers by 2029 From 2023 to 2029, the pay-TV market in Western Europe is projected to experience a downward trend, with an estimated decline of almost 9 million subscribers, resulting in 93 million subscribers by the end of the period. This 8% decrease is comparatively mild
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Viacom18 Shuffles Top Management: Sharma as Content Chief, Nayak Heads Revenue, Jaipuria and Andhare Expand Roles Viacom18 has unveiled a restructuring of its leadership team, a strategic move designed to unify its expanding offerings. This initiative aims to boost the company’s overall performance by emphasizing innovative content development and fostering collaboration among its various brands.
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NFL Reports 20% Jump in Global Viewers to 62.5 Million for Super Bowl LVIII The National Football League (NFL) announced that the February Super Bowl LVIII garnered a worldwide television audience 62.5 million. This year’s NFL finale, which witnessed the victory of the Kansas City Chiefs over the San Francisco 49ers, experienced a viewership surge
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ITV Faces 61% Profit Decline Amid Advertising Challenges and Streaming Investments ITV has reported a 61% decrease in profits for 2023, amounting to £193 million. This decline was primarily attributed to the challenges faced in the traditional advertising market and the continued funding of its streaming platform, ITVX. The broadcaster’s overall income decreased by 2%
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Disney Aims to Bridge Technological Gap with Netflix, Enhances Streaming Services Disney’s Chief Executive Officer has acknowledged that the company lags behind its streaming competitor, Netflix, in technological advancements. In a conversation at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, Bob Iger remarked that despite Disney’s rapid growth to 100 million subscribers and its
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Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max Joins Netflix and Disney+ in Implementing New Password Sharing Restrictions Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service, Max, is set to implement measures against password sharing, aligning with the actions taken by industry peers such as Netflix and Disney+. JB Perrette, who leads WBD’s streaming and gaming globally, announced the plan during the
