Worldwide (not region-specific) Digital TV News

Mediagenix acquires Spideo
Sep 10, 2024 – Mediagenix has acquired Spideo. The combined strengths of the two companies will provide media companies with a toolkit to effectively optimize audience engagement and revenue generation.
News categories: Mediagenix, Spideo, Fabrice Maquignon, Gabriel Mandelbaum, Thibault D'Orso, Big Data, Digital TV, IBCShow, MandA, UX, Worldwide

MediaKind adds content discovery and ad solutions from ThinkAnalytics
Sep 10, 2024 – MediaKind has announced a partnership with ThinkAnalytics, bringing advanced AI-powered content discovery and advertising solutions to MediaFirst TV Platform customers.
News categories: MediaKind, ThinkAnalytics, Ashish Patel, Eddie Young, Peter Docherty, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, IBCShow, UX, Worldwide

Whale TV launches next generation independent TV OS
Sep 10, 2024 – Whale TV has announced the next generation of its independent TV OS: Whale OS 10. The new content-first UX has fewer menu levels and is personalized through AI-powered recommendations.
News categories: Whale TV, Jason He, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide

Edgio files voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 relief
Sep 9, 2024 – Edgio (Nasdaq: EGIO) has voluntarily filed for chapter 11 relief to effectuate sale transactions that should allow for the continued operation of the Company's business under new ownership.
News categories: Edgio, Todd Hinders, Content Distribution, Digital TV, MandA, Streaming, USA, Worldwide

VisualOn and QUANTEEC partner to advance sustainable streaming
Sep 9, 2024 – VisualOn is to integrate QUANTEEC technology into its media players. QUANTEEC's streaming model enables substantial reductions in energy consumption and operational costs.
News categories: VisualOn, QUANTEEC, Yang Cai, Daniel Negru, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Media Player, Streaming, Worldwide

Vantiva to demonstrate new lineup of AI-powered CPE at IBC
Sep 9, 2024 – Vantiva (Paris: VANTI) will demonstrate AI-powered products at IBC 2024, including set-top boxes (STBs) and broadband gateways, all connected to Vantiva's Navigate AI cloud.
News categories: Vantiva, CPE, Digital TV, IBCShow, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Worldwide

Agile Content partners with GlobalDots on CDN management
Sep 9, 2024 – Agile Content has integrated its CDN Director with GlobalDots to enable automatic offload to pre-integrated CDNs, eliminating the need to establish individual agreements with CDN providers.
News categories: Agile Content, GlobalDots, Jens Forum-Jensen, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBCShow, Streaming, Worldwide

ACCESS to showcase video and in-car solutions at IBC2024
Sep 9, 2024 – At IBC, ACCESS Europe is to demonstrate technologies and solutions that enable broadcasters, video operators, TV and automotive manufacturers to launch new services and drive consumer engagement.
News categories: ACCESS Europe, Masahiro Aono, Apps, Automotive, Digital TV, IBCShow, UX, Worldwide

Rokid brings the magic of the big screen to AR glasses
Sep 7, 2024 – Rokid introduced the Rokid AR Joy 2 at IFA Berlin 2024. The AR kit, comprising Rokid Max 2 AR glasses and Rokid Station Android TV device, offers streaming from YouTube, Apple TV, and Disney+.
News categories: Rokid, Digital TV, IFABerlin, Metaverse, Streaming, Worldwide