Proclaimed as an annual event by the United Nations in 1996, broadcasters across the globe have been invited to broadcast a brief video in recognition of TV’s role to inform, educate and entertain.
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LG is investigating allegations that certain Smart TVs are sending programme information back to manufacturers, despite users activating a privacy setting.
Yahoo! has entered into a strategic partnership with music video and entertainment platform VEVO in a move that will extend Yahoo and VEVO’s existing partnerships in France, Spain and Italy.
Speaking to Richard Bacon’s Five Live radio show, the Question Time host said that the corporation needs to “redefine” its role and “examine whether it is too powerful for its own good.”
Channels in the new line-up include Comedy Central, MTV, Dave, Watch, Gold and Discovery.
Amazon-owned LOVEFiLM has announced the launch of an app for iPhone and iPod Touch users in the UK.
ITV and MGM have announced an exclusive deal to bring back James Bond to free-to-air television in the UK.
The device will be available in Europe and Latin America from 29 November.
While most people currently prefer to watch TV at the time of broadcast, new research from Kantar expects that this will be replaced by time-shifted viewing in the not-too-distant future.
‘Endemol Beyond’ will create a “premium network” of connected international and local channels across platforms such as YouTube, Yahoo, AOL, MSN, Dailymotion and others
