Zee News, AMG collaborate for Chetna Yatra 19th edition; flag-off Sept. 15

In a ground-breaking collaboration, Aavishkar Media Group (AMG) and Zee News have joined forces to present the much-anticipated 19th Chetna Yatra 2023, scheduled to embark on its transformative journey on September 15.

Guest Column: How feasible is D2M broadcast for India?

The linear channels broadcast in India are watched on TV via cable and DTH and, with the growth of internet access, on mobile devices. Efforts are now on to see if the TV channels can be delivered directly to the mobile handsets without the use of the cellular networks through a mechanism that’s popularly known as direct to mobile broadcast or D2M.

TRAI to release consultation paper on curated video OTT rules

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) will likely publish a consultation paper on rules for OTT video services like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and JioCinema, according to The Economic Times (ET).

‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ to stream on Disney+Hotstar Sept 29

The streaming service Disney+ Hotstar announced yesterday that the upcoming comedy film ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ will premiere on its platform on September 29.

India Govt tells court X a ‘habitual non-compliant platform’

India’s government has told a court that Elon Musk‘s X is a “habitual non-compliant platform” and for years has not followed many orders to remove content, undermining the government’s role, according to a legal filing reviewed by Reuters.

Viacom18 Studios appoints Black White Orange as Merchandise licensing partner for Marflix’s Fighter

Viacom18 Studios and Marflix have appointed licensing and brand solutions agency, Black White Orange Brands, as its licensing partner for the upcoming movie ‘Fighter’.

LinkedIn unveils new generative AI features

Microsoft-owned professional networking platform LinkedIn on Wednesday introduced new Generative artificial intelligence (AI) features as pilot in its Sales Navigator tool in select markets, as 73 per cent of India’s sellers look to increase the use of AI.

Upgraded iPhones, smartwatches unveiled; Apple holds phone prices

Apple launched a new series of iPhones that included a new titanium shell, a faster chip and improved video game playing abilities. The biggest surprise with the iPhone 15 that will come out September 22 is that prices were not raised, reflecting the global smartphone slump.

JioCinema to stream India-Australia ODI series for free

JioCinema, owned by Reliance, will begin airing home cricket matches of the Indian cricket team using its free playbook. The media company yesterday announced it will stream India’s three-match ODI home series against Australia for free.

AWS in pact with ISRO, IN-SPACe for space tech innovations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) India Private Limited has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) to support space-tech innovations through cloud computing.