TV Services (Pay TV, OTT, Broadcasting) News

'Pandoraspear' malware infecting open-source Android Smart TVs
Jun 5, 2024 – WatchGuard has released its latest Internet Security Report showing that the Pandoraspear malware, which targets Smart TVs running open-source Android, entered the top 10 most detected malware list.
News categories: WatchGuard, Corey Nachreiner, Content Protection, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, TV OS, Worldwide

Accedo and Deutsche Telekom partner on immersive sports streaming
Jun 6, 2024 – Accedo has worked with Deutsche Telekom on XR sports streaming of live sports, showing interactive features such as live stats, multi-camera feeds, player cards and 3D sponsored experiences.
News categories: Accedo, Deutsche Telekom, Michael Lantz, Daniel Aslam, Advertising, Digital TV, Germany, Metaverse, Streaming, UX

Amagi boosts FAST channel count at Globo in Brazil
Jun 5, 2024 – Amagi has announced a partnership with Brazil's Globo through which six of the network's FAST channels were implemented into the Amagi cloud-based playout platform, facilitated by AD Digital.
News categories: Amagi, Globo, AD Digital, Ronaldo Dias, Mauricio Felix, Daniela Souza, Brazil, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming

TV by OpenX rolls out internationally alongside US enhancements
Jun 4, 2024 – OpenX is expanding TV by OpenX to Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain and the UK. In parallel, TV by OpenX is expanding in the US to deliver data-driven curation to biddable CTV.
News categories: OpenX, Matt Sattel, Doug Cuesta, Advertising, Australia, Digital TV, Europe, Streaming

Xumo releases 2024 FAST Market Update report
Jun 4, 2024 – Xumo has released a report on the U.S. FAST market, covering topics such as who is watching, when and how much they watch, why they watch, and how FAST viewing compares to other forms of entertainment.
News categories: Xumo, FASTMaster, Stefan Van Engen, Gavin Bridge, Broadcast, Cable TV, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

Barb releases Q1 2024 SVOD data from its Establishment Survey
Jun 3, 2024 – Barb has released data from its Establishment Survey showing that 19.5m UK homes (67.9%) had access to an SVOD service in Q1 2024, an increase from 18.8m UK homes (65.4%) in Q4 2023.
News categories: Barb, Doug Whelpdale, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, UK

ITV teams up with Friend MTS in battle against piracy
Jun 4, 2024 – ITV, the UK's largest commercial broadcaster, has chosen Friend MTS's anti-piracy services to help protect its main linear channels on broadcast and streaming platforms.
News categories: Friend MTS, ITV, Chris Gibbs, Sarah Tierney, Broadcast, Content Protection, Digital TV, Streaming, UK

Belgium's BASE adds broadband and TV to mobile offer
Jun 3, 2024 – BASE has announced that from June 3rd, it will be adding a fixed Internet offer (BASE Internet) and a TV offer (BASE TV) to its existing mobile offering (BASE mobile).
News categories: BASE, Telenet, Gérald Demortier, John Porter, Belgium, Broadband, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box

Seedtag acquires Beachfront
Jun 3, 2024 – Seedtag has acquired Beachfront. Beachfront's technology, inventory, and expertise in CTV advertising will be incorporated into Seedtag's existing contextual advertising solutions.
News categories: Seedtag, Beachfront, Jorge Poyatos, Chris Maccaro, Advertising, Digital TV, MandA, Streaming, USA