Apps (Smart TV, Tablet, Smartphone) News

Pixalate publishers report shows Castify.ai's global influence
Jan 25, 2024 – Many of the CTV applications that Castify.ai has built, distributed and is monetizing for its content partners have been recognized as top publishers in Pixalate's Publishers Trust Index Report for December 2023.
News categories: Castify.ai, Pixalate, Gal Turjeman, Advertising, Apps, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Norigin Media launches white-label FAST app solution
Jan 22, 2024 – Norigin Media has announced a white-label solution for content owners who want to easily launch D2C linear or FAST channels on Smart TV platforms including Samsung Tizen, LG webOS and Android TV.
News categories: Norigin Media, Ajey Anand, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

URC TV chooses Simplestream to power new OTT service
Jan 16, 2024 – URC TV has chosen Simplestream as a technology partner to power its new OTT offering. The service provides fans with live and on-demand access to United Rugby Championship games.
News categories: Simplestream, URC TV, Ashley Reynolds-Horne, Tom Lister, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Cinemo shows in-car digital media experiences at CES 2024
Jan 9, 2024 – Cinemo has announced that its advanced use cases will be showcased at CES, with visitors able to see innovation in in-car entertainment, immersive audio, video conferencing, and much more.
News categories: Cinemo, Richard Lesser, Apps, Automotive, CES2025, Digital TV, Gaming, Streaming, UX, Worldwide

ACCESS and MediaTek extend in-car entertainment collaboration
Jan 8, 2024 – ACCESS and MediaTek have collaborated to offer the automotive industry an integrated solution combining MediaTek chipsets with a car-centric app store and in-car entertainment platform from ACCESS.
News categories: ACCESS Europe, MediaTek, Michi Uemetsu, Ephrem Chemaly, Apps, Automotive, CES2025, Digital TV, Semiconductor, UX, Worldwide

Amagi and Applicaster partner on FAST channel app management
Jan 8, 2024 – Amagi has integrated Applicaster into its cloud-based broadcasting platform - enabling clients to streamline the complete application management process.
News categories: Amagi, Applicaster, Daniel Marshall, Ido Hadari, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

TomTom digital cockpit to feature ACCESS infotainment platform
Jan 8, 2024 – ACCESS Europe has announced that visitors to the TomTom booth at CES can see In-Vehicle Infotainment services powered by ACCESS Twine for Car running on the TomTom Digital Cockpit.
News categories: ACCESS Europe, TomTom, Aono Masahiro, Paul Hesen, Apps, Automotive, CES2025, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

RT-RK and iWedia introduce Smart Monitor OS
Jan 4, 2024 – RT-RK and iWedia have announced AndDesk, a Smart Monitor Operating System designed to revolutionize traditional monitors by transforming them into versatile smart devices.
News categories: RT-RK, iWedia, Apps, CES2025, Digital TV, Semiconductor, UX, Worldwide

HbbTV updates Operator Application specification
Nov 24, 2023 – The HbbTV Association has released an updated version of the HbbTV Operator Application specification with improved support for IP-delivered linear channels.
News categories: HbbTV Association, Apps, Digital TV, HbbTV, Smart TV, Streaming, UK, Worldwide