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Quick stories from the technology, journalism and media industries, updated daily.
Deepdub partners with Verbit on artificial intelligence-based dubbing
Deepdub has announced a new partnership with Verbit aimed at transforming the global content localization process through AI-driven dubbing.
Bitmovin, StreamShark partner on new enterprise video player
Bitmovin has struck a strategic partnership with StreamShark to deliver a new video player aimed at enterprises, broadcasters and video game publishers that need streaming at scale.
LG is bringing Xbox gaming, Zoom video conferences to cars
LG Electronics is bringing new features like Xbox gaming and Zoom video conferences to in-car entertainment and information systems.
Rakuten TV consolidates B2B services under new enterprise division
Rakuten TV is consolidating its business-facing operations into a single unit called Rakuten TV Enterprise, a move intended to help influence the next growth phase of its B2B unit.
WUPA Atlanta to launch virtual reality set, newscasts
Paramount's local broadcasting unit CBS News and Stations will debut a new augmented-virtual reality news set at its newest CBS station.
Peacock, Hulu start offering Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune
Comcast's Peacock and Disney's Hulu are now offering next-day episodes of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune on their streaming apps.
Athlos picks Scripps Sports, Ion to serve as TV partner
Athlos has tapped the E. W. Scripps Company and its broadcast network Ion to serve as the domestic television distributor for this year's Athlos NYC competition.
Media Minute acquires Magnifi platform developer VideoVerse
Media Minute, the digital publishing venture behind Mental Floss, the Players Tribune and FanSided, has acquired AI-driven software company VideoVerse and its Magnify platform to help further accelerate its digital video business.
DAZN to continue offering NFL games on TV in Canada
DAZN has renewed its multi-year partnership with the National Football League to remain the exclusive digital home of every NFL game in Canada.
Sinclair Ventures appoints Craig Blank as principal
Sinclair Ventures, the investment business unit of broadcaster Sinclair, Inc., has appointed Craig Blank as a principal.
Forecast: Streaming revenue to overtake pay TV in U.K. by 2029
While traditional pay TV continues to have high penetration in Britain, more consumers are shifting to streaming services — and premium content, like sports, is shifting as well.
Fire breaks out at former BBC headquarters in London
A fire broke out along the top floors of the BBC's former international television headquarters in London.