Worldwide (not region-specific) Digital TV News

LiveOne to launch PodcastOne TV via MuxIP
Jun 13, 2023 – LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) is to launch PodcastOne TV, a FAST channel, in partnership with MuxIP. The channel will expand distribution of video content from PodcastOne's slate of podcasts.
News categories: MuxIP, PodcastOne, LiveOne, Tom Link, Kit Gray, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, USA, Worldwide

Joymo and British Basketball launch live streaming service
Jun 13, 2023 – Joymo and the British Basketball Federation have unveiled a partnership for the launch of GB Basketball TV. The Joymo-powered OTT hub becomes the home of GB Basketball content.
News categories: Joymo, British Basketball, Hannah Griffiths, Chris Grant, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, UK, Worldwide

Open programmatic CTV ad spend tops $3.2 billion in Q1 2023
Jun 12, 2023 – Pixalate has released its Q1 2023 Global Connected TV (CTV) Ad Supply Chain Trends Report. The report estimates that global open programmatic CTV ad spend was $3.2 billion in the quarter.
News categories: Pixalate, Advertising, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, Worldwide

Panasonic announces 4K LED with Fire TV built-in
Jun 13, 2023 – Panasonic has announced its MX800 LED 4K Ultra HD TV with Fire TV and access to Alexa built in, offering high-quality picture and sound, paired with the content-forward experience of Fire TV.
News categories: Panasonic, Digital TV, HbbTV, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide

Atmosic SoC approved for Google Android TV remote controls
Jun 8, 2023 – Atmosic's ATM Bluetooth system-on-chip (SoC) series has been approved for inclusion in the Google Android Open Source Project (AOSP) as a reference design for voice remote controls.
News categories: Atmosic, David Su, Android TV, Digital TV, ICs, Set Top Box, Smart TV, TV OS, UX, Worldwide

Thales and Netskrt Systems collaborate on inflight VOD streaming
Jun 6, 2023 – When hosted on Thales' inflight entertainment system, Netskrt's edge CDN will provide content caching for streaming of direct-to-consumer content to seatback screens and personal devices.
News categories: Netskrt, Thales, Sig Luft, Kurt Weidemeyer, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Samsung chip to power Hyundai in-vehicle infotainment
Jun 7, 2023 – Samsung's Exynos Auto V920 processor has been selected to power Hyundai Motor's IVI systems. The V920 enables display of driving information, as well as seamless playback of video content and games.
News categories: Samsung, Hyundai Motor, Jae Geol Pyee, Automotive, Digital TV, Korea, Semiconductor, UX, Worldwide

Leading industry players join IAB Tech Lab advertising standards group
Jun 6, 2023 – IAB Tech Lab has announced the creation of its Advanced TV Commit Group to lead the development of technology frameworks, technical standards and market strategy, to make every TV environment addressable.
News categories: IAB Tech Lab, Anthony Katsur, Ben Vandegrift, Jim Keller, Karen Chan, Ryan McConville, Scott L Brown, Advertising, Digital TV, USA, Worldwide

DingoTV streaming service adds gamification with Edge Video
Jun 6, 2023 – DingoTV has announced a partnership with Edge Video. Edge Video’s Watch2Earn and Gaimified TV products immerse viewers by integrating gamification elements into television content and ads.
News categories: Edge Video, DingoTV, Joe Ward, David Gross, Digital TV, Streaming, UX, Worldwide