Amazon Web Services is making its cloud more appealing for companies that need to serve large amounts of video over the web. The company announced a set of AWS Media Services today that are designed to make it easier for businesses to encode and serve video across the internet, using the power of the cloud. […]
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BBC Breakfast: Viewers HORRIFIED as sex noises drown out live broadcast
Political correspondent Emma Vardy was outside Westminster completing a piece to camera on Brexit when the gaffe occurred. As she spoke about Theresa May, viewers became distracted when an orgasm noise was played, drowning her voice out. Ever the professional, Emma continued her report and managed to keep a straight face despite the sound going […]
FCC Wants to Ease Rules to Benefit Broadcast Giant Sinclair
FCC proposes relaxing rules limiting media ownership, which would help Sinclair’s proposed $ 3.9 billion purchase of Tribune Media. https://media.wired.com/photos/5995b197867aa129e951d3cf/master/pass/FCC-HP-h_14994407.jpg Feed: All Latest
Strictly Come Dancing 'could force X Factor to change broadcast time' amid ratings success
With both shows airing around the same time at the weekend, the battle is well and truly on to be the most-watched talent show and win the ratings war. Strictly may have only just returned on Saturday night for its first live show but TV experts are already predicting that it will force the ITV […]
Here’s Where Cold War Radio Stations Broadcast Spies’ Secret Codes
In the 1970s, intelligence agencies supposedly sent out cryptic messages over the radio. Photographer Lewis Bush tries to hunt down their origin. https://media.wired.com/photos/59b2ec215a2c08720858c1cc/master/pass/SOTS-25.jpg Feed: All Latest
Make.TV raises $8.5 million to source and broadcast live video streams
EXCLUSIVE: Make.TV, which helps broadcasters collect, curate, and distribute live video streams, today announced funding of $ 8.5 million, led by Voyager Capital. Microsoft Ventures, Vulcan Capital, and Arnold Ventures also joined. The startup provides a cloud-based video router that feeds various live streams directly into the broadcaster’s control room. Producers can acquire and curate […]
Back to the Future terrorists digitally CUT from TV broadcast – Fans furious
The iconic time travel movie recently aired on US TV channel TBS, but some eagle-eyed fans noticed something was different – the word ‘terrorists’ had been edited out. The Back to the Future scene in question is near the end of the film when Marty McFly is in 1955 about to return to 1985. He’s […]
SA racing signs new broadcast deal
Video Image SKY Racing Update 31/5/17 2:06 Take a look at all the latest racing news from SKY racing May 31st 2017 2 days ago /video/video.news.com.au/Sport/Horse Racing/ Racegoers pack in Morphettville on Adelaide Cup Day. Picture: Bianca De Marchi BEN SCADDENThe Advertiser Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit […]
BBC News reporter SLAPPED by woman after ‘grabbing her boob’ during live broadcast
Ben Brown was interviewing Norman Smith, the BBC’s Assistant Political Editor, when the lady walked into them. As the woman approached the camera crew she attempted to say something which was almost inaudible when Ben reached out to push her away. Unfortunately, the reporter grabbed her breast as he tried to remove her from view […]
McCarthy's SNL Ties Highest Rating for Any Broadcast Show in 7 Weeks
This calls for double pie. Melissa McCarthy‘s much anticipated fifth time hosting NBC’s Saturday Night Live delivered 10.34 million total viewers, representing the long-running sketch series’ biggest overall audience for a May episode since May 8, 2010 (when host Betty White and musical guest Jay Z drew 12.05 million). VIDEOSSNL: Watch Melissa McCarthy Join the […]