🎞 US streamers are losing exclusivity
A report by Ampere Analysis revealed that the US streaming market is becoming less exclusive.
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🎞 Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Foreign-Made Films
Donald Trump has once again stated his intent to impose a 100% tariff on all films made outside the United States.
🇪🇸 Spain Launches DVB-I Pilot
Spanish public broadcasters RTVE and FORTA have officially launched a national DVB-I pilot.
💸 Media Giants' Content Spending Reached $210 Billion
The world’s largest media and entertainment companies continue to increase their content spending. According to a KPMG report (https://kpmg.com/kpmg-us/content/dam/kpmg/pdf/2025/future-content-spend-business-models-in-media.pdf), the 12 largest players in the industry spent a record $210 billion in 2024, which is 4% more than the year before.
▶️ TVP Outperforms Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery
Polish media company TVP (Telewizja Polska) is showing impressive results: in August, its mobile VoD application took the lead in average viewing time per user. According to Mediapanel, users spent an average of 6 hours and 7 minutes in the app, surpassing even giants like Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery’s Player.
👮♂️ UN Calls for Global AI Oversight
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has proposed the creation of a global system to control the development of artificial intelligence technologies.
💰 Disney+ Raises Prices Again
The streaming service Disney+ has announced a new subscription price increase. This marks the fourth price hike in four years.
📺 Giant TV Screens Are Taking Over the Market
An Omdia study predicts minimal growth in global TV sales over the next five years. However, one segment is expected to see explosive growth: screens 80 inches and larger.
🛰 Starlink to Expand Constellation with D2D Satellites
SpaceX has filed an application with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch up to 15,000 additional Starlink satellites into very low Earth orbit (VLEO). This will enable the company to provide direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity to smartphones worldwide.
A study has revealed that elderly users face difficulties with television interface design
Research conducted by Ofcom in collaboration with the Digital Television Group (DTG) has revealed simple yet effective ways to improve IPTV platforms, making them more user-friendly for older viewers.