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Africa E&M expected to outpace global growth over next five years
Jan 28, 2025 – Entertainment & Media (E&M) markets across South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are expected to see revenue growth ahead of the global average (3.9% CAGR through 2028), according to PwC.
News categories: PwC, Alinah Motaung, Charles Stuart, Nana Madikane, Advertising, Digital TV, Gaming, Kenya, Market Research, Nigeria, South Africa, Streaming

UK visual home entertainment sector surpass £5bn for first time
Jan 27, 2025 – Data for 2024 released by the British Association for Screen Entertainment in association with the Official Charts Company confirms that video is the most popular form of entertainment in the UK.
News categories: British Association for Screen Entertainment, Official Charts Company, Liz Bales, Marie-Claire Benson, Robert Marsh, Robert Callow, Blu-ray, Digital TV, DVD, Gaming, Market Research, Streaming, TV Services, UK

HDR10+ Technologies announces latest ecosystem developments
Jan 8, 2025 – HDR10+ Technologies has provided an update on HDR10+ developments. New applications include everything from content creation and production to distribution and a growing number of viewing devices.
News categories: HDR10+ Technologies, Bill Mandel, Makoto Morise, ATSC 3, CES2025, Digital TV, Gaming, Streaming, UX, Worldwide

LG brings Xbox cloud gaming to its TV gaming portal
Jan 6, 2025 – LG has announced that owners of LG's latest Smart TVs will be able to discover and play a wide selection of PC and console games, and soon Xbox, through its new Gaming Portal.
News categories: LG Electronics, Xbox, Chris Jo, Lori Wright, Apps, CES2025, Digital TV, Gaming, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide

New devices, channels and programming coming to NEXTGEN TV
Jan 3, 2025 – New ATSC 3.0 receivers are to be shown at CES, from high-end NEXTGEN TV sets to affordable accessories that can transform Android and Fire TV devices already in consumer homes.
News categories: Pearl TV, Anne Schelle, ATSC 3, CES2025, Digital TV, Gaming, Set Top Box, Smart TV, USA

ACCESS Europe and JioGames collaborate on in-vehicle gaming
Dec 10, 2024 – ACCESS Europe has partnered with JioGames to enhance the content offerings available through ACCESS Twine for Car (Twine4Car), enabling automotive OEMs to deliver in-car gaming experiences.
News categories: ACCESS Europe, JioGames, Masahiro Aono, Automotive, Digital TV, Gaming, Worldwide

LG brings LG Magic Remote-optimized games to webOS
Dec 9, 2024 – LG has joined forces with Famobi to introduce the first games playable with the LG Magic Remote. As part of the deal, LG Smart TV users can now play 'Cut the Rope', a mind-bending puzzle game.
News categories: LG Electronics, Famobi, Apps, Digital TV, Gaming, HTML5, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide

Blacknut Cloud gaming now integrated into VIDAA Smart TVs
Dec 9, 2024 – Blacknut and VIDAA have announce a partnership to integrate new VIDAA Smart TVs with Blacknut Cloud Gaming for an optimal cloud gaming experience for users around the globe.
News categories: Blacknut, VIDAA, Olivier Avaro, Tal Bone, Apps, Digital TV, Gaming, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide

India E&M revenue to soar with a CAGR of 8.3%
Dec 9, 2024 – According to PwC, the Indian E&M industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% to hit $19.2 billion in 2028, outpacing the global rate of 4.6%. OTT is expected to average growth of 14.9%.
News categories: PwC India, Manpreet Singh Ahuja, Advertising, Digital TV, Gaming, India, Market Research, Streaming, TV Services