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Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.

DAZN is rolling out 10 new FAST channels in partnership with Amagi. (Courtesy image)

DAZN launches 10 new global FAST channels with Amagi

DAZN is launching 10 new free, ad-supported streaming channels in partnership with cloud technology solution Amagi.

A soccer ball inside a stadium. (Stock image, Graphic by The Desk)

UEFA Europa League finals to stream free on Discovery Plus

WBD will stop offering UEFA finals matches on YouTube in the United Kingdom and offer those live events on Discovery Plus for free.

Panasonic revealed as sixth TiVo TV partner

Panasonic will launch a new line of smart TVs in the United Kingdom that are powered by TiVo OS, the company affirmed this week.

The streaming version of Channel 4. (Courtesy image)

Channel 4 relaunches brand identity as “public service streamer”

Channel 4 has refreshed its brand identity to bring greater emphasis to its digital and streaming platforms and products.

Sky Sports Plus allows sports fans to access even more live events with their pay TV package.

Comcast’s Sky unveils Sky Sports Plus platform

The platform will allow Sky Sports customers on satellite, cable and streaming to access even more live events via the web.

The logo of British public service broadcaster ITV.

ITV taps British creators for new “ITV Insiders” initiative

ITV wants to leverage Britain's smartest, culturally-relevant and forward-thinking creators.

The Freely streaming service logo on a Hisense smart TV set. (Courtesy photo)

Broadcasters launch Freely TV in United Kingdom

The service offers streaming versions of linear channels and on-demand content from Britain's public service broadcasters.

The Amazon Pop, a smart speaker powered by the voice assistant Alexa. (Courtesy photo)

British lawmakers set new rules for smart devices sold in country

Smart devices like Amazon's line of voice-activated speakers will have to adhere to new rules meant to increase security.

The logos of sports streamer DAZN and All-Elite Wrestling.

Ex-DAZN worker confirms early end to All Elite Wrestling distribution deal

The wrestling franchise pay-per-view ratings were below expectations, leading DAZN to end the distribution deal ahead of schedule.

Nickelodeon Studios in Burbank, California as it appeared in 2008. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

RTL will take over Nickelodeon Germany satellite slot

Nickelodeon content will be incorporated into Super RTL, and the two brands will work on a new youth-oriented channel.

BBC News presenter Huw Edwards appears at an event in Cardiff University.

BBC news presenter Huw Edwards resigns from broadcaster

Huw Edwards has resigned from the BBC following certain medical advice from his doctors.

A stock image of soccer.

Spain’s MoviStar Plus offers low-cost access to soccer games

MoviStar Plus is offering Spanish customers an unbelievable opportunity to watch professional soccer games at an incredibly low price.

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