Chris McGarry, who previously led music integration at Facebook’s Oculus, is taking a new approach to bringing music into the virtual world with his startup Authentic Artists. McGarry pointed to… »
Director general backs statement by Woman’s Hour and invites organisers of open letter to meeting The director general of the BBC, Tim Davie, has endorsed a statement from Woman’s Hour… »
Screenwriter behind Doctor Who, Years and Years and It’s a Sin suggests UK broadcasters in peril The acclaimed screenwriter Russell T Davies has said TV drama is enjoying a golden… »
Exclusive: No 10 adviser suggested Badenoch may have broken ministerial code in tweets about journalist Boris Johnson should force an equalities minister to apologise or sack her, the former head… »
Kemi Badenoch published questions sent to her office and accused reporter of ‘making up claims’ Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A government minister is facing criticism… »
Broadcaster and celebrity interviewer had been hospitalized in Los Angeles with symptoms of the coronavirus Larry King, the American broadcaster and cable news interviewer of celebrities and public figures, has… »
Experts say rise in sleep and eyesight problems may also be linked to increased use of digital devices Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The rise in… »
Newspapers focus on healing words of the new US president and his call to end America’s ‘uncivil war’ Joe Biden’s declaration in his inauguration speech that democracy was the real… »
On Parler and 4chan Trumpists write of feeling ‘like puking’ as president says those who ‘broke law will pay’ Donald Trump’s belated “concession” to a peaceful and orderly transition of… »
Judge says it would be ‘oppressive’ to extradite WikiLeaks founder to US, citing concerns for his mental health Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the US to face charges of… »
Violence increases amid stalled Taliban peace talks, with Isis claiming it was behind earlier journalist killing An Afghan journalist and human rights activist has been shot and killed by unidentified… »
Alliss played in eight Ryder Cups before broadcasting career Tributes to ‘one of the greatest broadcasters of his generation’ Peter Alliss, the voice of the BBC’s golf coverage for decades,… »
Biden declared winner but president says: ‘This is far from over’ Legal challenges threatened but experts doubt they will succeed Joe Biden wins – live updates Donald Trump refused to… »
TV channel refuses to backtrack from decision despite reports of direct complaints from US president US election live – follow all the latest updates Trump v Biden – full results… »
Pirates of Caribbean actor had sued newspaper publisher for damage to his reputation The Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has lost his high-stakes libel action in the London courts against the… »
Social media platforms move to limit spread of article amid questions over its veracity Facebook and Twitter took steps on Wednesday to limit the spread of a controversial New York… »
British newspaper front pages as the US president, Donald Trump, goes into hospital with coronavirus Some of the UK papers play the big story of the moment with a fairly… »
News updates: PM rejects Starmer remark about widespread confusion; Speaker criticises government’s handling of emergency powers Rebel Tory MPs fail in bid to get more of a say on Covid… »
“Wireless” is probably the best showcase so far for Quibi’s Turnstyle technology. That’s the technology that allows the streaming video app to switch seamlessly between landscape and portrait mode depending… »
President makes unsubstantiated claim in Saturday broadcast Rage: Will Bob Woodward’s tapes bring down Donald Trump? Fox News will broadcast an interview on Saturday night in which Donald Trump accuses… »
Letter signed by 150 public figures hits back at move to scapegoat protesters Stephen Fry, Mark Rylance and a former Archbishop of Canterbury are among 150 public figures to hit… »
Disney’s live-action remake of “Mulan” comes with some serious baggage. First, the film has drawn political controversy for its star’s statements in support of the action Hong Kong police against protestors,… »
Performance by Diversity was inspired by the killing of George Floyd in the US The number of complaints about an episode of Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) in which Diversity performed… »
Historian talks of ‘hugely emotional moment’ statue of Bristol slave trader was toppled One of Britain’s most prominent historians, David Olusoga, has admitted he “desperately” wanted to join the protesters… »
Groups pitching to perceived desire for alternative output as trust in BBC falls Rival efforts are under way to launch a Fox News-style opinionated current affairs TV station in Britain… »
Spotify explores virtual concerts, Twitter tests a “quotes” count and Google’s Nest Hub becomes more hotel-friendly. This is your Daily Crunch for August 26, 2020. The big story: Spotify is… »
Napster, the pioneering digital music brand from way back when, is changing hands once more. Today, a UK startup called MelodyVR, which creates immersive live music experiences that you watch… »
Lack of BAME people in executive and behind-camera roles down to being ignored or worn down by industry, says historian Systemic racism in British television has forced out a generation… »
Google has fired a lobbying pot-shot at a looming change to the law in Australia that will force it to share ad revenue with local media businesses whose content its… »
Apple’s still-in-beta operating systems will automatically redirect News+ subscribers to the Apple News app when they click on links from a News+ publisher. In other words, if you click or… »
Scientists say increasing cases on continent show UK must be cautious in easing restrictions Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A rise in coronavirus cases across Europe… »
Exclusive: In leaked emails, Matt Hancock’s adviser says there is ‘urgent need for decisions’ on asymptomatic testing Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Senior government officials have… »
