Europe
Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.
VIDAA breaks streaming consumption record in June
More than 2.34 billion hours of content was watched on VIDAA-powered smart TVs in June, breaking an internal record for the company.
Tech4Home to ship TV remotes with Duracell batteries
Tech4Home says it has forged a partnership with Berkshire Hathaway's Duracell to ship the company's alkaline batteries with its remotes in the future.
Netflix begins phasing out its Basic plan in some countries
Netflix has started phasing out its cheapest, ad-free plan in some countries where the plan was retired last year.
FIFA looking to raise $2 billion to build free streaming TV channel
FIFA Plus launched two years ago with replays and ancillary coverage of soccer matches.
Tubi brings free streaming television app to United Kingdom
The launch of Tubi in the U.K., which brings more than 20,000 film and TV episodes to frugal streamers, is part of a continued international expansion effort at Fox.
Netflix, Prime Video commissioned most originals in Q1 2024
While entertainment studios are pulling back on original content spending across the board, Netflix and Prime Video continue to be among the biggest buyers of TV shows and movies.
Titan OS launches connected TV advertising marketplace
The new CTV advertising marketplace, called Titan Ads, aims to help marketers get their campaigns in front of more than 30 million streaming households across Europe.
Fremantle brings FAST channels to Pluto TV in Europe
Fremantle and Pluto TV are bringing more than a dozen FAST channels to markets outside the United States.
British man gets prison for selling illegal set-top boxes
A British man once living in Cyprus was arrested, charged and sentenced for operating an illegal pirate TV shop.
Mexico telecom magnate Carlos Slim takes position in BT
Carlos Slim made his billions as the overseer of Mexico's largest commercial telecom service providers. Now, Slim has acquired a minority stake in Britain's largest telecom, BT Group.
Streaming trend taking over Europe, but consumers already feeling financial pinch
Europeans are subscribing to more streaming services, according to survey data from Bango, but price increases and the paradox of choice are creating fatigue among consumers there.
BBC will offer some Wimbledon matches in Ultra HD
The BBC has affirmed plans to offer a handful of live events from the Wimbledon Championships in ultra high-definition.