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Stanford Cryptography Researchers Are Building Espresso, A Privacy-Focused Blockchain
TechCrunch reports: "Now, a team of researchers from Stanford University’s applied cryptography research group has entered the fray. The team is coming out of...
Facebook Discontinues Research into a Brain Controlled Interface to Focus on...
Social Media Today reports: "Earlier this week, researchers from UCSF shared their latest breakthrough in enabling a patient who's unable to move or speak...
US Game Revenue Fell 6% to $4.4bn in February Says NPD...
Gamesindustry.biz reports: "Throughout the month of February US game revenue reached $4.4 billion, a 6% decrease year-over-year according to the latest NPD data. Consumer...
Comscore Introduces ‘Movies Everywhere’ Cross-Screen Measurement System
Deadline reports: "With the nature and business of feature films changing almost daily, Comscore has announced “Movies Everywhere,” a new cross-screen measurement system."
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Gen Z Ranks Watching TV, Movies as Fifth Among Top 5...
Variety reports: "Kids these days: They’re just not programmed to watch TV like their elders. Generation Z displays strikingly different entertainment preferences than older...
Netflix Picks France to Test First Linear Offering
Variety reports: "Netflix has chosen France to test its first channel offering. Named Direct, the linear channel — which is only available to subscribers...
Why Video on Demand Data Won’t Be Public Any Time Soon
The Hollywood Reporter reports: "While Comscore, Nielsen and Screen Engine/ASI are now tracking SVOD performance (mostly for clients), studios don’t yet have an incentive...
Black Friday 2020 digital games spending saw 10% decline
Gamesindustry.biz reports: "Despite expectations of a next-gen console launch driving spending across the board, Black Friday weekend 2020 actually saw year-over-year declines in digital...
Streaming, Cable Grow Audience Share in June as Broadcast Shrinks
The Hollywood Reporter reports: "Streaming platforms and cable networks increased their share of TV viewers’ time in June, while broadcast networks shrunk some. Netflix...
Global Ad Market Recovering Faster Than Expected From COVID-19, Says Analysts
The Hollywood Reporter reports: "Global advertising expenditure is set to fall in 2020 as the media industry confronts the coronavirus pandemic, but the overall...
