IBDF voices concerns on pre-consultation paper on b’cast policy

While appreciating the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)’s efforts to seek industry inputs for a full-fledged consultation paper on the proposed National Broadcasting Policy (NBP), the IBDF has said key ‘existential concerns’ do not reflect in the pre-consultation process.

Samsung, Qualcomm raise red flag on mobile TV

Samsung and Qualcomm are among those opposing India’s choice of technology to bring live TV broadcasts on smartphones, arguing the required hardware changes will push up a device’s cost by $30, according to letters reviewed by Reuters.

WBD Q3 streaming subs down; ‘Barbie’ helps top profit estimates

Box office smash ‘Barbie’ helped Warner Bros Discovery top core quarterly profit estimates but the effects of two Hollywood strikes and a weak advertising market could hamper earnings into next year, company executives said yesterday.

Disney+ Hotstar together boast 150 mn subs; ‘building’ phase on

Walt Disney exceeded Wall Street’s earnings expectations on Wednesday as higher attendance at its Shanghai and Hong Kong theme parks offset a decline in advertising revenue at television network ABC.

Nickelodeon turns Children’s Day into a spectacular celebration

In a bid to celebrate the awe-inspiring curiosity of kids, Nickelodeon, India’s beloved kids’ entertainment franchise, has unveiled a heartwarming Children’s Day campaign, #HappyKidding.

Snap layoffs nearly 20 workers from product team

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has undertaken a restructuring initiative, resulting in the layoff of nearly 20 employees with product management titles.

Sony to premiere Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on Nov 11

Sony Entertainment Television is set to bring back the popular dance reality show, ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’, after a hiatus of 12 years.

JioPhone launches Prima 4G with YouTube, WhatsApp

Reliance Jio’s ‘JioPhone Prima’ 4G feature phone, powered by the KaiOS, has become available for purchase at Rs 2,599 on Reliance Digital, JioMart and Amazon.

Kratos Studios launches ‘Kratos Games Network’

Kratos Studios, the owner of the IndiGG IP, has unveiled its ambitious ‘Kratos Games Network’ programme, dedicating a substantial grant of Rs 50 crore to support gaming studios.

Meta joins Lantern programme to combat online child abuse

Meta has announced its participation in the Lantern programme, which enables technology companies to share signals about accounts and behaviors that violate their child safety policies.