AMTC News — 2 Sep 2026 (EN)
Today's briefing: Illegal streaming costs the UK economy £1.35 billion yearly · Eighty-five percent of sports fans want better television navigation · ZDF launches more than fifteen themed streaming channels · BBC chief proposes a public-service algorithm for iPlayer.
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Illegal streaming costs the UK economy £1.35 billion yearly
Illegal streaming costs the United Kingdom economy one point three five billion pounds annually, according to research commissioned by BeStreamWise.
Eighty-five percent of sports fans want better television navigation
Gracenote says eighty-five percent of sports fans want better television navigation as live events fragment across channels and streaming services.
ZDF launches more than fifteen themed streaming channels
ZDF has launched more than fifteen themed channels inside its streaming portal, offering viewers a simpler lean-back route through its catalogue.
broadbandtvnews.com (opens in a new tab)BBC chief proposes a public-service algorithm for iPlayer
BBC director-general Matt Brittin proposes a public-service algorithm for iPlayer and opening the platform to selected independent digital creators.
broadbandtvnews.com (opens in a new tab)TAG reaches sub-two-frame latency in software
TAG Video Systems says its software monitoring now operates below two frames of latency for uncompressed live production workflows.
tvbeurope.com (opens in a new tab)Snapchat and HBO build an augmented-reality wizarding campaign
Snapchat and HBO Max are launching wizarding-world lenses, fashion and augmented-reality experiences alongside December’s new Harry Potter series.
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