Tonga media guide
An overview of the media in Tonga, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-23 16:46
How the Microsoft-Activision Deal Came Back From the Dead
If Microsoft Corp. completes its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in the coming months, the $69 billion deal will
2023-08-22 23:50
Lithuania media guide
An overview of the media in Lithuania, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-22 20:55
Microsoft, Activision Deal Back in Play as UK Reopens Probe
Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard Inc. acquisition got a new chance at winning approval from UK regulators
2023-08-22 15:20
Microsoft Concedes Activision Cloud Streaming Rights to Ubisoft
Microsoft Corp. said it will give Ubisoft Entertainment SA the cloud streaming rights for all of Activision Blizzard
2023-08-22 15:20
Bahrain media guide
An overview of the media in Bahrain, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-21 21:47
Why are BBC iPlayer and ITV feeds so delayed for the Women's World Cup?
Those watching the Women's World Cup online this year have noticed something pretty irritating. Their feeds have lagged behind those watching the action unfold on TV, meaning they often find out about goals and big events on social media before they play out on screen. The online lag has been up to two minutes for some, so it is very frustrating. But this is just life, unfortunately. Online streaming content has a longer way to travel than that of live television broadcasts. A game playing on BBC iPlayer needs to come from the venue, to the broadcaster, then to the content delivery network, a system of distributed computer servers that deliver web pages and other online content to internet users, and then to the home. On the other hand, TV broadcasts skip the content delivery network part of the process and so it is faster. So is there any hope for those of us doomed to watch TV online? Maybe. A BBC spokesperson told The Independent, the issue may soon be a thing of the past. "Currently, live broadcast coverage is quicker to get to people’s homes than coverage streamed live over the internet," the spokesperson said. "There are many factors that affect this but, at the moment, live online video goes through a process that introduces greater latency when compared to the more direct TV broadcast. While this is normal today, innovation in online streaming technology is driving continuing improvements, including reducing the delay.” The Lionesses will play Spain on Sunday, marking the first time an England team has got into a World Cup final since 1966. It is all to play for - even if it will take a bit longer for online viewers to see if it comes home or not. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-18 16:21
Merger Arbitrage Fund Pentwater Boosted Activision Stake Before Key Court Nod
Pentwater Capital Management LP led hedge funds boosting stakes in Activision Blizzard Inc. last quarter before a make-or-break
2023-08-16 02:25
For the first time, cable and broadcast makes up less than half of TV viewing
The popularity of tuning into broadcast and cable TV is quickly disappearing.
2023-08-15 22:50
Thoma Bravo Extends Closing Date on ForgeRock Deal to Forestall Antitrust Review
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo LLC agreed to extend its closing date on a $2.3 billion acquisition of
2023-08-12 06:50
Bar Fight: When ‘Cheers’ Robots Took Over for the Actors
Animatronic versions of bar patrons Norm and Cliff made two actors named George and John very unhappy.
2023-08-11 04:58
How Much Do All the Streaming Services Cost? Too Much.
Pricing the streaming options is a headache.
2023-08-11 01:58