Worldwide (not region-specific) Digital TV News

SDMC and Amlogic integrate Retrieval-Augmented LLM for STBs
Sep 13, 2024 – SDMC and Amlogic have integrated Retrieval-Augmented LLM into STBs powered by Amlogic’s advanced chipsets. The generative AI framework enables enhanced content discovery and interaction.
News categories: Amlogic, SDMC, James Xie, Ryan Yan, Big Data, Digital TV, IBCShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Worldwide

Vianeos partners with Recombee on AI-powered content recommendations
Sep 13, 2024 – Vianeos is to bring Recombee's recommendation engine to its clients, leveraging Recombee’s AI and ML technology to provide real-time, personalized recommendations across multiple platforms.
News categories: Vianeos, Recombee, Hervé Cimetiere, Gabriela Takacova, Big Data, Digital TV, UX, Worldwide

DAA releases guidelines for use of AdChoices on CTV devices
Sep 12, 2024 – The Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) has announced the release of new guidelines for the implementation of the AdChoices Icon and Ad Marker in Connected TV (CTV) environments.
News categories: DAA, Lou Mastria, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, USA, UX, Worldwide

Vo1d malware infects over a million Android STBs
Sep 12, 2024 – Doctor Web has uncovered malware, dubbed Android.Vo1d, that has infected nearly 1.3 million Android-based TV boxes belonging to users in 197 countries.
News categories: Doctor Web, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Software, Worldwide

Clubber TV adopts MainStreaming for sports delivery
Sep 12, 2024 – Mainstreaming is collaborating with Ireland's Clubber TV to bring sports to fans both at home and around the world, ensuring a seamless and engaging broadcasting viewing experience.
News categories: MainStreaming, Clubber TV, Antonio G. Corrado, Laurence Doyle, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Ireland, Streaming, Worldwide

wedotv adopts Zixi to distribute content to partners
Sep 11, 2024 – wedotv has deployed Zixi to distribute its channels to partners across the globe, shifting content distribution from legacy FAST service providers to cloud infrastructure.
News categories: Zixi, wedotv, Valerio Motti, Philipp Rotermund, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Europe, Streaming, Worldwide

FreeWheel selects Samba TV as ACR partner
Sep 11, 2024 – FreeWheel has integrated Samba TV's opted-in, first-party ACR data with its large pool of inventory to help advertisers maximize reach, optimize frequency, and increase return on ad spend.
News categories: FreeWheel, Samba TV, Katy Loria, Ashwin Navin, Ivanka Farrell, Daria Grastara, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Smart TV, USA, Worldwide

Kineton adds DTG DVB-I Test Suite to compliance platform
Sep 13, 2024 – Kineton, in collaboration with the Digital TV Group (DTG), has announced the integration of the DTG DVB-I Test Suite into the Kineton MediaCert standards compliance platform.
News categories: Kineton, Digital TV Group, Giuseppe Aprea, Ranjeet Kaur, Digital TV, Europe, IBCShow, Middleware, QoE, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Worldwide

Dolby unveils live streaming offering for sport and entertainment
Sep 13, 2024 – Dolby (NYSE: DLB) has unveiled a range of cloud video solutions for live streaming. With new capabilities from THEO Technologies, these experiences can also now incorporate advertising.
News categories: Dolby, Giles Baker, Mark Ison, Andrew Costello, Advertising, Digital TV, IBCShow, Streaming, Worldwide