Europe Digital TV News

Rakuten TV app now available on Virgin TV in the UK
Sep 6, 2024 – Rakuten TV is now available on Virgin TV in the UK, offering customers access to a diverse array of on-demand and FAST content. The app is available at no extra cost.
News categories: Rakuten TV, Virgin Media, Sidharth Jayant, David Bouchier, Apps, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Streaming, UK

Virgin Media Play launched in Ireland with Simplestream
Sep 10, 2024 – Simplestream has joined forces with Virgin Media Television to launch Virgin Media Play, a streaming service that enables viewers to access content from Ireland's biggest commercial FTA broadcaster.
News categories: Simplestream, Virgin Media Television, Dan Finch, Yvonne Doyle, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Ireland, Streaming

EBU and several of its members create cybersecurity association
Sep 5, 2024 – The EBU and several of its members have created Security4Media, an association for media organizations and technology vendors dedicated to reducing cyber risks and supporting trust in media.
News categories: European Broadcasting Union, Content Protection, Digital TV, Europe

O2 Czech Republic offers smart TV with pre-installed O2 TV app
Sep 5, 2024 – O2 Czech Republic has launched a smart TV with a pre-installed O2 TV app and dedicated button on the remote control. The TVs are manufactured by KIVI TV and are based Android TV 11.
News categories: O2 Czech Republic, KIVI, Dana Tomášková, Czech Republic, Digital TV, IPTV, Smart TV, UX

Bedrock to use Eluvio Content Fabric for broadcast streaming
Sep 5, 2024 – Eluvio has announced that Bedrock will use its Content Fabric for ultra-low-latency live and on-demand streaming, with monetization, AI discovery, tamper-proof content, and end-to-end analytics.
News categories: Eluvio, Bedrock, Michelle Munson, Jonas Engwall, Big Data, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Europe, IBCShow, UX

Cox latest to integrate Xumo FAST channels into linear guide
Sep 4, 2024 – Xumo has partnered with Cox to integrate FAST channels into its linear guide. Also, later this year, Sky will integrate six FAST channels into the TV guide on Sky Glass and Sky Stream devices.
News categories: Xumo, Cox Communications, Cable TV, Digital TV, Streaming, UK, USA, UX

TiVo announces expanded availability of Smart TVs Powered by TiVo
Sep 4, 2024 – TiVo (NYSE: XPER) has expanded the number of OEM partners for its Powered by TiVo Smart TV platform. During IFA 2024, TiVo will showcase the OS on six of its already available OEM partners.
News categories: TiVo, Jon Kirchner, Digital TV, Europe, IFABerlin, Smart TV, TV OS

Sofia Digital integrates 5G Broadcast with DVB-I Android app
Sep 4, 2024 – Sofia Digital has extended its DVB-I Android application, adding 5G Broadcast capability, enabling video playback without an internet connection using the 5G Broadcast network.
News categories: Sofia Digital, 5G, Apps, Digital TV, Europe, IBCShow, Terrestrial, Worldwide

Eutelsat and MuxIP bring FAST channels to satellite
Sep 4, 2024 – Eutelsat (Paris/London: ETL) and MuxIP are bringing together a selection of global sports channels from FAST platforms, via satellite, to audiences in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
News categories: Eutelsat, MuxIP, Laurence Delpy, Frank Brown, Digital TV, Europe, Middle-East, Satellite