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Streaming video service Iflix raises more than $50 million led by Fidelity International as it prepares to go public
Iflix, the streaming video service that competes with Netflix in Southeast Asia and other emerging markets, announced today that it…
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Spotify partners with Disney on a new streaming hub aimed at families
In an effort likely aimed at boosting family memberships, Spotify this morning announced a new partnership with Disney on the…
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Canal+ acquires Nollywood studio ROK from IROKOtv to grow African film
French television company Canal+ has acquired the ROK film studio from VOD company IROKOtv for an undisclosed amount. Founded by…
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The Google News tab in Search is being redesigned for readability
The Google News tab is getting a makeover. Google announced this week, by way of a tweet, a significant redesign…
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WPP sells 60% of market research giant Kantar to Bain, valuing Kantar at $4B
Some M&A is afoot in the world of market research and analysis, underscoring just how much of our media consumption…
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Google Translate’s camera can now automatically detect languages
Starting today, Google Translate’s camera can automatically detect languages so you can point your camera at a flyer or sign…
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Scribd introduces bite-sized nonfiction previews called Snapshots
Subscription e-book and audiobook service Scribd is unveiling a new content type that it calls a Snapshot — a distillation…
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India’s Unacademy raises $50 million to grow its online learning platform
Big money continues to flow in India’s growing education market. Bangalore-based Unacademy, which operates an online learning platform to help…
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