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IBM Enlists AI, Blockchain to Supply Chain Management (Tech HQ)

According to an IBM report, we will see a “cognitive supply chain” emerge as the next wave of development in this highly interconnected and complex global trade. IBM’s Steven... More

Europe Asks for Views on Platform Governance, Competition Tools (TechCrunch)

The European Commission is asking for views on how online platforms should be regulated in future, launching a public consultation today on the forthcoming Digital Services Act (DS... More

Spanish OTT Use Rises With 40% Using Streaming Services (TBI)

Over four in 10 Spanish homes with internet access were accessing streaming video services such as Netflix, HBO and Amazon Prime Video at the end of last year, according to new dat... More

London Now Global Fintech Hub as UK Investment Soars (IA)

Fintech investment deals in the UK have outpaced those in the US and Europe, according to new research. Nine deals worth over $1 million were made in the UK in Q1 2020 alone, compa... More

English Premier League Could Fill Dead Air With Crowd Noises From FIFA 20 Video Game (DTE)

As the English Premier League approaches its June 17 restart date, the league’s clubs will be asked to approve one solution to fill the gap left by fans: artificial crowd noise. ... More

BBC to Broadcast Live Premier League Matches for the First Time (TVB Europe)

The Premier League has announced all 92 remaining matches will be broadcast live in the UK. The league said shareholders also approved a proposal that would see all the games broad... More

Amazon, Tennis Channel, Eurosport to Stream British Tennis Tournament (Variety)

Amazon Prime Video is to live stream a “behind closed doors” tournament for British tennis players in the U.K. and Ireland, while Tennis Channel has the rights in the U.S., Ger... More

Will COVID-19 Solve the UK Productivity Puzzle? (Racontuer)

Adversity often gives rise to innovation and a boost in productivity, and the coronavirus outbreak looks set to be no different, prompting a new attitude to digital technology. COV... More

Tidal Now Streams Dolby Atmos Music to Compatible Soundbars, TVs (Engadget)

After unveiling Dolby Atmos Music for Android devices last year, Tidal is bringing the tech to a more appropriate format. It’s now rolling to soundbars, TVs and AVR home theater ... More

Europe’s Data Privacy Law Turns 2 – Has it Actually Made Our Information Safer? (Marketplace)

People expected fines so big they'd put Big Tech out of business. That didn't exactly happen.... More

Increasing Certainty With High-Quality Automatic Captions (Red Bee Blog)

Good quality captions ensure that information reaches people no matter the context – they increase our understanding, make it easier to orient ourselves and find out what to do, ... More

Veritone, Getty Images Partner to Streamline DAM, Accelerate Content Utilization (MESA)

Veritone and Getty Images introduced a new unified search service for Veritone’s AI-powered digital asset management portal, Digital Media Hub. The integration allows users to se... More

Darktrace Bolsters Email Security for Evolution Metals (MESA)

Darktrace announced that Evolution Metals has selected Darktrace to protect its critical minerals supply chain from email attacks. (more…)... More

Eclair Theatrical Services Helps Cinemas Across France Prepare to Reopen (MESA)

Eclair Theatrical Services has have partnered with France’s Superior Commission for Image and Sound and the Federation of French Cinemas by overseeing the DCP mastering of their ... More

5G, AI, Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy Set for Investment Boost under EU Coronavirus Recovery Plan (TechCrunch)

The European Commission is proposing to direct billions of euros of financial relief into high tech and green investments to help the bloc recover from the coronavirus crisis. Tech... More

ZOO Digital Reaches 100 UK Staff Following Remote Onboarding Drive (ZOO Digital Blog)

ZOO Digital has further strengthened its localization offering to the entertainment industry with a stream of new hires. Following increased demand for its cloud-based dubbing, sub... More

As Lockdowns Lift, European Union Asked to Enforce Level Playing Field on Streaming Giants (Variety)

The survival of Europe’s film and TV producers amid what is perceived as a growing imbalance between them and U.S. streaming giants was the overarching topic in a recent panel on... More

How Gamers Powered Super-Fast Internet Abroad (Wired)

Romania and Singapore don’t seem to have much in common, but they both owe their robust broadband in part to videogame fanatics seeking better connections.... More

Red Bee Distributing Channels for Youfone (Broadband TV News)

Red Bee says its providing channel distribution services for the Dutch independent telecom provider Youfone. The operator is using the Red Bee Channel Store to create the platform ... More

SAP.iO Foundry Tel Aviv Launches Accelerator Program Focused on Consumer Products (MESA)

SAP kicked off its consumer-products-focused business-to-business technology accelerator program at SAP.iO Foundry Tel Aviv, with seven early-stage startups focused on manufacturin... More

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