Tag: technology

VIZIO has introduced the VIZIO Sports Zone, a centralized content hub on its Smart TVs that simplifies the discovery of live sports events across various streaming platforms. This feature, accessible directly from the VIZIO Home screen, allows users to easily…

CBC/Radio-Canada partnered with Accedo to enhance the streaming experience for the Paris 2024 Olympics on CBC GEM and ICI TOU.TV. The updates include new streaming apps for various devices and features like live streaming and improved VOD content. This partnership…

Google announced it is ending production of Chromecasts after over a decade. Despite halting production, Google will continue software and security updates for newer devices. The company is replacing Chromecast with the $99.99 Google TV Streamer, launching on September 24th,…

Apple faces a new antitrust investigation from Spain’s competition authority, CNMC, over alleged unfair trading conditions in the App Store. Potential penalties could reach up to 10% of Apple’s global turnover. This adds to Apple's regulatory challenges in Europe, including…

Paramount's upcoming CEO David Ellison plans to transform the company into a tech-media hybrid, focusing on enhancing Paramount+'s engagement metrics by leveraging technology from Oracle. Despite industry-wide challenges, Paramount+ particularly struggles with low user engagement, marked by significantly fewer video…

Paramount Global and Skydance Media have finalized a $28 billion merger, with David Ellison taking over as CEO. Ellison aims to transform Paramount into a tech-driven powerhouse by enhancing Paramount+'s technology and using AI for operations. The merger faces industry…

Microsoft is launching its Xbox TV app on select Amazon Fire TV Sticks, providing access to Xbox Cloud Gaming for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers. Initially available on Fire TV 4K Max (2023) and Fire TV Stick 4K (2023), the…

The European Commission criticized Apple for restricting developers from promoting cheaper purchasing options outside the App Store and charging excessive fees, potentially breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple claims its compliance efforts are sufficient. A final decision is expected…