Hardware (DVD, TV, PMP, Set-top Box, …) News

inext supplies set-top boxes to SkyNet in Kyrgyzstan
Jan 29, 2024 – inext has announced that it is providing customised set-top boxes to SkyNet in Kyrgyzstan. inext also developed branded applications for the SkyNet service.
News categories: inext, SkyNet, Pavlo Sidorov, Ruslan Karabulya, Apps, Digital TV, IPTV, Kyrgyzstan, Set Top Box, UX

Bell launches next generation Fibe TV service
Jan 25, 2024 – Bell has launched its next generation Fibe TV service in Atlantic Canada with live TV, on demand shows and apps all in one place, and powerful search options to make the experience even better.
News categories: Bell, Glen LeBlanc, Android TV, Canada, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box

datafuelX and MRI-Simmons bring demographic modeling to TV
Jan 25, 2024 – datafuelX has partnered with MRI-Simmons to provide device-level TV viewing data sets for targeted ad sales and campaign reporting. The service will be offered to ACR and STB providers in the US.
News categories: datafuelX, MRI-Simmons, Howard Shimmel, Brian Katz, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart TV, USA

DigiCert CI Plus certificates issued exceeds one billion devices
Jan 24, 2024 – DigiCert and CI Plus LLP have announced that DigiCert CI Plus certificates have been issued to more than one billion devices, providing PKI-based common trust standards across the TV ecosystem.
News categories: DigiCert, CI Plus LLP, Richard Hall, Vlaho Kostov, CAM, Digital TV, Smart TV, Worldwide

Xperi launches first UK in-car entertainment report
Jan 24, 2024 – Research from DTS (NYSE: XPER) reveals that in-car entertainment is of the utmost importance to 67% of UK adults, showing the growing significance of entertainment systems in vehicle selection.
News categories: Xperi, Censuswide, Automotive, Digital TV, Market Research, UK, UX

ACCESS develops Chromium-based WebView plug-in for Flutter
Jan 23, 2024 – ACCESS has developed a Chromium-based WebView plug-in for Flutter and has released the code to the open-source community to help promote the development of in-vehicle infotainment services.
News categories: ACCESS Co, Michi Uematsu, Automotive, Software, Worldwide

Titan OS unveils OS and advertising platform for Smart TVs
Jan 23, 2024 – Titan OS has launched operations, introducing an independent European operating system for smart TVs, and debuting its Titan advertising division to help advertisers reach more relevant audiences.
News categories: Titan OS, TP Vision, Currys, Jacinto Roca, Tim Edwards, Kostas Vouzas, Susie Moan, Advertising, Digital TV, Europe, Latin America, Smart TV, TV OS, UK

U.S. internet households averaged 17 connected devices in Q3 2023
Jan 11, 2024 – Parks Associates' has found that the average number of connected devices per U.S. internet household reached 17 in Q3 2023, and smartphone ownership surpassed TV ownership for the first time.
News categories: Parks Associates, Sarah Lee, CES2025, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

Telly premieres new AI capabilities at CES
Jan 9, 2024 – Telly has released a slate of announcements at CES, including previewing one of its AI innovations - Telly’s new voice assistant powered by ChatGPT.
News categories: Telly, Advertising, CES2025, Digital TV, Smart TV, USA, UX