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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Elcome introduces Video on Demand service for seafarers
Maritime technology integrator Elcome International has unveiled a new Video on Demand (VoD) service for ship crew members, providing high-quality, culturally relevant entertainment directly to their personal devices. This service allows streaming of a diverse range of content to up to 26 separate devices simultaneously, without affecting the vessel's internet speed. The Elcome VoD service operates on flexible subscription models, including monthly, quarterly, or annual plans, which are managed by the ship operator. Elcome senior manager connectivity Asneed Ameer said: 'Until now, most crews could only watch a single TV channel at a time in the mess hall, often in a language foreign to their own. 'With Elcome VoD, seafarers can now unwind in their own cabin with a library of movies, TV series, podcasts, and news programmes in their preferred language with zero impact on ship's satellite bandwidth or connectivity costs.' This approach contrasts with traditional streaming services that often incur significant satellite data costs. Elcome's system includes an onboard media server that updates content overnight on a daily and monthly basis, utilising low-traffic periods to minimise bandwidth usage. Content is streamed entirely over the ship's local network, with satellite internet only being used during the predetermined update window. The platform offers two subscription options with the basic package providing 160 movies and 189 hours of TV content, while the premium package includes 200 movies and more than 830 hours of TV, with additional options such as Euronews or ABS-CBN's TV Patrol. The curated content catalogue caters to seafarers from various nationalities, featuring a wide selection of genres and cultural bundles specifically designed for Indian, Filipino, and multinational crews. 'Shipowners gain a cost-effective crew welfare enhancement that supports retention and morale, while crews get entertainment that respects their cultural and language preferences,' added Ameer. The service is currently undergoing trials on several vessels, including offshore support ships and merchant fleets. Elcome has positioned its VoD service as competitively priced, comparing it to the monthly costs of two consumer streaming subscriptions, but without the hidden data expenses associated with typical online entertainment platforms. "Elcome introduces Video on Demand service for seafarers" was originally created and published by Ship Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Broadcast Pro
3 days ago
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Elcome launches offline VoD service for ship crews
The innovative system allows offline streaming to as many as 26 devices simultaneously via a local network, eliminating the need for costly satellite data usage during content playback. Maritime technology specialist Elcome International has unveiled a new Video on Demand (VoD) service designed to deliver high-quality, culturally relevant entertainment directly to ship crews personal devices, without affecting the vessels internet bandwidth. The new Elcome VoD service facilitates the simultaneous broadcasting of a diverse range of content across up to 26 separate devices via offline streaming, with no impact on the vessels Internet speed. The service is based on flexible subscription models, with monthly, quarterly, or annual options managed by the ship operator, rather than the crew. 'Until now, most crews could only watch a single TV channel at a time in the mess hall, often in a language foreign to their own,' said Elcomes Senior Manager – Connectivity, Asneed Ameer. 'With Elcome VoD, seafarers can now unwind in their own cabin with a library of movies, TV series, podcasts, and news programmes in their preferred language with zero impact on ships satellite bandwidth or connectivity costs.' Unlike conventional streaming services that rely on costly satellite data, Elcomes VoD system installs an onboard media server that pulls content updates overnight, on a daily and monthly schedule, during low-traffic windows. The continuously refreshed library streams entirely over the ships local network, meaning satellite Internet is used only during the scheduled update window. The platform is available with two subscription options. A basic package includes 160 movies and 189 hours of TV content, while a premium package offers 200 movies and over 830 hours of TV. The premium package also includes Euronews or ABS-CBNs TV Patrol. 'Shipowners gain a cost-effective crew welfare enhancement that supports retention and morale, while crews get entertainment that respects their cultural and language preferences,' added Ameer. 'Access to daily news also helps crews feel informed, connected to home, and part of the wider world, something many seafarers feel they miss out on with a career at sea.' The content catalogue is curated for seafarers of all nationalities, with genre-rich selections and cultural bundles tailored to Indian, Filipino and multinational crews. The service is already being trialled aboard a number of vessels, including offshore support ships and merchant fleets. 'This isnt a consumer app repurposed for ships. Its a custom-designed solution built for life at sea. We are not only providing a better experience, but we are also protecting the shipboard bandwidth vital for business-critical communications.' According to Elcome, VoD pricing is competitive and comparable to the monthly costs equivalent to two consumer streaming subscriptions, but without the hidden data costs typical of online entertainment.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bogus Duterte report used to drive traffic to e-commerce site
A fabricated news graphic claiming the International Criminal Court (ICC) in July issued a lengthy jail sentence to former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte has circulated on Facebook. The 80-year-old Duterte is still awaiting a confirmation of charges hearing for alleged crimes against humanity; the false posts meanwhile direct users to a product sold on a popular e-commerce platform. "The ICC meted a 'reclusion perpetua' sentence on ex-Pres Duterte because of [extrajudicial killings]," reads the bogus graphic shared July 8, 2025 on Facebook. The post, which has been taken down, bears the logo of broadcaster ABS-CBN and its flagship news programme TV Patrol, and includes an old photo of Duterte (archived here, here and here). Reclusion perpetua, a term used in Philippine law, refers to imprisonment for a minimum of 20 years and one day to a maximum of 40 years (archived link). Duterte remains in detention at the ICC awaiting a court hearing scheduled in September to confirm his charges. He stands accused of crimes against humanity over his government's brutal "war on drugs" that rights groups say killed thousands (archived link). The former president is currently seeking an interim release to an unnamed country (archived link). The supposed news graphic, also shared on multiple Facebook groups, carried an identical caption and link that purports to show the complete news report. Comments show people appeared to believe it was a genuine image from ABS-CBN. "ABS-CBN is taking revenge because [Duterte] shut you down," one wrote, referring to when the former leader's government forced the broadcaster off air in 2020 (archived link). "ABS-CBN, I don't believe your news reports!" another said. Jonathan de Santos, deputy editor at ABS-CBN News, told AFP on July 11 the organisation did not release the circulating graphic. He also shared an article on ABS-CBN's website that debunked a similar post in June (archived link). A review of the link shared in the false posts found it is a masked URL that leads to a product sold over e-commerce platform Lazada (archived link). A spokesperson for Lazada said the company reviewed the post and found it "contains misleading content with affiliate links that direct users to Lazada". The company has an affiliate program where content creators can apply to earn commission through promoting a brand or product available at the online store (archived link). "We are taking appropriate action with this page/account given this activity directly violates the LazAffiliates Terms and Conditions," the spokesperson told AFP on July 15. AFP has repeatedly debunked misinformation around Duterte's arrest and detention here.
AFP
17-07-2025
- Politics
- AFP
Bogus Duterte report used to drive traffic to e-commerce site
"The ICC meted a 'reclusion perpetua' sentence on ex-Pres Duterte because of [extrajudicial killings]," reads the bogus graphic shared July 8, 2025 on Facebook. bears the logo of broadcaster ABS-CBN and its flagship news programme TV Patrol, and includes an old photo of Duterte (archived here, here and here). Reclusion perpetua, a term used in Philippine law, refers to imprisonment for a minimum of 20 years and one day to a maximum of 40 years (archived link). Image Screenshot of the false Facebook post taken July 11, 2025, with a red X added by AFP Duterte remains in detention at the ICC awaiting a court hearing scheduled in September to confirm his charges. He stands accused of crimes against humanity over his government's brutal "war on drugs" that rights groups say killed thousands (archived link). The former president is currently seeking an interim release to an unnamed country (archived link). The supposed news graphic, also shared on multiple Facebook groups, carried an identical caption and link that purports to show the complete news report. Comments show people appeared to believe it was a genuine image from ABS-CBN. "ABS-CBN is taking revenge because [Duterte] shut you down," one wrote, referring to when the former leader's government forced the broadcaster off air in 2020 (archived link). "ABS-CBN, I don't believe your news reports!" another said. Jonathan de Santos, deputy editor at ABS-CBN News, told AFP on July 11 the organisation did not release the circulating graphic. He also shared an article on ABS-CBN's website that debunked a similar post in June (archived link). A review of the link shared in the false posts found it is a masked URL that leads to a product sold over e-commerce platform Lazada (archived link). A spokesperson for Lazada said the company reviewed the post and found it "contains misleading content with affiliate links that direct users to Lazada". The company has an affiliate program where content creators can apply to earn commission through promoting a brand or product available at the online store (archived link). "We are taking appropriate action with this page/account given this activity directly violates the LazAffiliates Terms and Conditions," the spokesperson told AFP on July 15. AFP has repeatedly debunked misinformation around Duterte's arrest and detention here.
AFP
27-03-2025
- Politics
- AFP
Pro-Duterte remarks falsely attributed to Philippine news anchor
"Former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte/Father Digong did not start the war to kill, he started it to save," reads part of a lengthy March 15, 2025 Facebook post with more than 24,000 shares. It ascribes the quote to De Castro, a longtime anchor at Philippine broadcaster ABS-CBN and a former vice president of the country. The post includes a screenshot of De Castro during his nightly programme TV Patrol (archived link). "Duterte is gone, and the drug problem is coming back. Crime is rising again. Ask yourself was he really the problem, or was he the only one brave enough to fix it?" the post goes on to say, before ending with a call to bring the 79-year-old former leader home. Image Screenshot of false Facebook post taken on March 25, 2025 Similar Facebook posts surfaced after Duterte's stunning arrest and swift transfer to the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague to face charges linked to his anti-narcotics campaign (archived link). Rights activists say tens of thousands of mostly poor men were killed in his government's crackdown, often without proof they were linked to drugs. "Very well said, Kabayan Noli De Castro," read a comment in one of the circulating posts, using De Castro's nickname and indicating the user believed the remarks were his. "You're right, sir Noli De Castro. He really is like a father to us. He's old, he doesn't deserve this type of stress anymore," another wrote. But the veteran broadcaster never made the supposed statement. ABS-CBN shared a post from De Castro's Instagram account on March 17, where he shared screenshots of the posts stamped with text that said "FAKE" (archived links here and here). Image Screenshot of Noli De Castro's Instagram post taken on March 26, 2025 The same post was also shared on De Castro's Facebook page (archived link). A reverse image search found the photo in the post was taken from a segment of a March 14, 2025 broadcast of ABS-CBN's evening news programme TV Patrol (archived link). At the 59:41-mark of the hour-long newscast, De Castro introduced the report and can be heard saying in Tagalog: "For the first time, the International Criminal Court released details about former president Rodrigo Duterte's charge of crime against humanity, which became the basis of his arrest." Nowhere in the segment -- or in the entire newscast -- did he make the supposed remarks shared in the false posts. Image Screenshot comparison of the false post (left) and the March 14 TV Patrol segment (right) AFP has debunked pro-Duterte misinformation flooding social media following the former president's arrest.
