Software (Media Players, Middleware, Browsers, Stacks, …) News

Accedo supports extension of ITVX to Sony PlayStation
May 22, 2024 – Accedo has worked with ITV to bring its streaming service, ITVX to PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles in the UK, broadening its reach and making its content available to more viewers.
News categories: Accedo, ITV, Martin Sebelius, Huw Byrne Jones, Apps, Digital TV, Streaming, UK

Telenet launches compact and eco-friendly TV box in Belgium
May 21, 2024 – Telenet has released its IP-only Telenet TV box IP. The box adds features such as voice control and access to a wide range of applications. The box is also 80% more energy efficient.
News categories: Telenet, Belgium, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box, UX

Xperi debuts TiVo One cross-screen ad platform
May 21, 2024 – TiVo (NYSE:XPER) has added to the capabilities of the Xperi media platform with the launch of the TiVo One ad platform, combining ad inventory across multiple end-points in the home and the car.
News categories: Xperi, Jon Kirchner, Mike Laband, Advertising, Digital TV, In-Car, IPTV, Smart TV, TV OS, USA, Worldwide

Allen Media Group offers in-stream 'Frame' ads with BrightLine
May 20, 2024 – Allen Media Group (AMG) has launched an in-stream 'Frame' ad format on its The Weather Channel, Local Now and HBCU Go apps, powered by streaming ad technology from BrightLine.
News categories: BrightLine, Allen Media Group, Robert Aksman, Byron Allen, Advertising, Digital TV, USA, UX

Google makes it easier to bring apps to cars
May 15, 2024 – Google has provided updates on its in-car offer and new programs and resources to make it easier to bring apps to cars, and has said that Max and Peacock are coming to cars with Google built-in.
News categories: Google, Apps, Digital TV, In-Car

A+E Networks EMEA enhances BLAZE streaming service with Simplestream
May 15, 2024 – A+E Networks EMEA has upgraded its BLAZE streaming service in the UK with Simplestream. The enhanced service increases BLAZE's content offering, adding A+E Networks' collection of FAST channels.
News categories: A+E Networks, Simplestream, Julie Mitchelmore, James Hall, Dan Finch, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, UK

Panasonic offers Fire TV, Google TV and Powered by TiVo
May 14, 2024 – Panasonic has announced its line-up of OLED and LED TVs for 2024, with high-end TVs coming with Fire TV built in. Google TV and Powered by TiVo are also offered on its W70A and W60A LED models.
News categories: Panasonic, Paul Darch, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide

Minerva AI Companion enhances the TV viewing experience
May 14, 2024 – Minerva Networks has announced its AI Companion for linear, on demand and FAST content. The AI Companion enhances the viewing experience with interactive, personalized content-related exploration.
News categories: Minerva, Digital TV, Smart Home, UX, Worldwide

ocilion enhances user experience with Simply.TV metadata
May 10, 2024 – ocilion has chosen Simply.TV's linear and VOD data to enhance the UX for its TV customers, improving the content discovery process across linear channels, channel packages, VOD and apps.
News categories: Simply.TV, ocilion, Daniel Rühmann, Thomas Bichlmeir, ANGA COM, Austria, Big Data, Digital TV, Germany, IPTV, Switzerland, UX