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The Television Academy today revealed the recipients of the 76thEngineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards, which honor an individual, company or organization for developments in broadcast technology. See the full list below.

on the market. Be sure to shop ASAP, as these markdowns mostly expire at the end of Monday, September 3.AmazonAmazonAmazon is the first stop for the budget-friendly shopper, and it actually carries a wide variety of bedding retailers including Serta, Sealy, and Beautyrest.

Budding entrepreneurs from secondary schools across North Lanarkshire are being invited to enter an annual business competition to pitch their innovative ideas.

Only the most astute readers will be able to spot the second horse in this image within 10 seconds.

Manchester United defender Sonny Aljofree has sealed a deadline day move to Accrington Stanley.

If you've ever looked at a tired old mop and wondered whether there have been any useful innovations in its design in the last couple of decades that you might have missed, we've got good news - there's been a whole bunch of strides forward in this area. This is perfectly summed up by a Vileda mop that currently has a really chunky discount on Amazon.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music The U.S recorded-music industry posted record revenue of $8.7 billion based on solid streaming and vinyl numbers, according to the RIAA’s mid-year report, but growth was just 4% — half of the 8% growth of 2023 — amid thousands of layoffs at labels, a leveling-off of the streaming boom and talk of a “transformational moment” in the months and years to come. Notable points include streaming comprising approximately 84% of total revenues for the fifth straight year, with $5.7 billion in paid subscriptions accounting for nearly two-thirds of total mid-year revenue and averaging 99 million plans, compared to 96.5 million in 2023.; however, subscription growth was down significantly from previous years, up just 2.5 million when compared year over year with 2023 (6.5 million), 2022 and 2021 (around 8 million each).

Christopher Vourlias Fran Borgia of Singapore’s Akanga Film Asia (“Tiger Stripes”), who’s at the Venice Film Festival this week with Yeo Siew Hua’s Golden Lion contender “Stranger Eyes,” has unveiled two new projects on his production company’s fast-growing slate, including a limited series from Yeo, whose “A Land Imagined” won the Locarno Film Festival’s top prize in 2018. “We are excited to announce that we are expanding our horizons beyond Southeast Asia, embarking on ambitious new projects in collaboration with partners from China, Japan and India,” Borgia told Variety.

EXCLUSIVE: Paris-based Folivari International has acquired world sales rights for hit French animated series Samuel.

Stuart Miller As the landscape for film, TV and commercials expands well beyond Hollywood, the Assn. of Film Commissioners International is appropriately opening its doors wider than ever before.

As anticipation builds ahead of the fourth annual Translife Awards, Dewayne Queen, the visionary founder and chairman of the event, reflects on the incredible journey of honoring pioneers for their impactful and pivotal work in the Atlanta transgender community.

Council chiefs in Edinburgh have voted to introduce a charge for visitors in a move expected to raise tens of millions of pounds each year. The Scots capital will become the first city in the UK to charge a transient visitor levy similar to schemes in European cities such as Amsterdam.

Scotland’s nature agency has this week launched an innovative pilot scheme to financially support deer managers to control deer in response to the climate and nature emergencies.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor A federal judge shot down the FTC‘s rule banning noncompete agreements, a setback for the agency’s effort to free workers from restrictive employment contract terms. The commission said it is considering an appeal. The FTC issued a rule banning noncompete clauses in employment contracts in the U.S.

Katcy Stephan UTA has signed Canada-based production and financing company Big Picture Cinema Group for broad representation encompassing financing, packaging, sales and distribution and advisory services. UTA Independent Film Group, which specializes in global film finance, worldwide sales and distribution, the festival marketplace as well as advising clients and financiers on scripted and unscripted content, will be the primary partner to Big Picture inside the agency.

Carolyn Giardina In-camera visual effects rendering or playback engines, a component of virtual production, are among the 11 investigations launched by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the lead-up to its annual Scientific and Technical Awards.These investigations are made public each year so that individuals and companies with devices or claims of innovation within these areas can submit their work for review. This year’s 11 areas of investigation include character dental prosthetics, on-set tools for live compositing of virtual characters and environments, in-camera VFX rendering or playback engines, LED processors for in-camera VFX, and image based lighting for CG rendering.

As we enjoy the last of the summer season, many of us are on the hunt for that perfect coat.The ideal one needs to be waterproof to keep us dry during those unexpected showers, but also lightweight enough so we don't overheat when the sun makes an appearance. Fashion lovers can't stop talking about a certain raincoat from Marks and Spencer that seems to tick all these boxes and more.The StormwearTM Ultra Waterproof Hooded Parka is currently the number one bestselling coat on the M&S website, and it's easy to see why.The Goodmove Stormwear Ultra Waterproof Hooded Parka from Marks and Spencer is the stylish yet practical answer to our unpredictable British weather.This waterproof longline parka from the brand's Goodmove range boasts innovative Stormwear technology to ensure you stay dry no matter what.The design features a zip-through front in a regular fit, with a flattering waist toggle.

After years of sporting gel and acrylic nails, beauty and lifestyle writer Sophie Harris decided to give builder gel, also known as BIAB, a whirl at the start of 2024 - and I've never looked back. Builder gel has been on the scene for a while now, but it's only in recent years that it's really taken off.This hard gel polish is designed to add length, thickness and strength to your nails. The Gel Bottle were the pioneers of this innovative product, launching it back in 2015, but since then many other brands have jumped on the bandwagon, reports the Express.

As we are just over a week away from September, many fashion fans will already be looking ahead and planning their autumn wardrobes. Lightweight puffer jackets are the perfect transitional piece for cooler but not freezing weather because they add that extra bit of warmth into your everyday outfit, without being constrained to something too heavy.

Bargain hunters can bag a noise cancelling earphones and smartwatch bundle for less than £30 with a new Wowcher deal. The brand is offering shoppers this 2-in-1 Wireless Bluetooth Watch and Noise Cancelling Earphones Set for £29.99, working out at £15 each, and a 40 percent saving from the usual £49.99 at Obero.

Kildean Business Park in Stirling is being touted as the ideal location for the new headquarters of the Government-backed GB Energy.