These are the local and global technology stories that caught the TechCentral team’s eye over the past 24 hours.
Browsing: Broadcasting and Media
It seems digital terrestrial television in South Africa is over before it was even launched commercially.
The SABC is eyeing a pivot to satellite in an effort to keep its audience when analogue broadcasts are switched off.
eMedia has said it intends to pursue litigation over the planned removal of four of its channels from DStv.
Private equity shareholders of Primedia are considering strategic options for their stakes in the broadcasting group.
eMedia, the parent of e.tv and Openview, has disclosed viewer adoption figures for its eVOD streaming service.
Naspers chairman Koos Bekker said the decline of newspapers marks the inexorable advance of technology.
MultiChoice said it has worked with police detectives to nab an alleged piracy kingpin in Gauteng.
SKYWORTH has the ultimate companion for all South Africans: the world’s first 24-inch, full-HD Portable Google TV.
Showmax has partnered with South African consumer electronics manufacturer QVWi to launch new streaming hardware.