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

CommScope provides 'du' with set-top powered by Android TV
Jan 9, 2024 – CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) has collaborated with 'du' to introduce the next evolution of du TV in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market, with its VIP7802 Ultra HD Android TV set-top box.
News categories: CommScope, 'du', Joe Chow, Android TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box, UAE

Cinemo shows in-car digital media experiences at CES 2024
Jan 9, 2024 – Cinemo has announced that its advanced use cases will be showcased at CES, with visitors able to see innovation in in-car entertainment, immersive audio, video conferencing, and much more.
News categories: Cinemo, Richard Lesser, Apps, Automotive, CES2025, Digital TV, Gaming, Streaming, UX, Worldwide

CommScope completes divestiture of home networks business to Vantiva
Jan 9, 2024 – CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) has announced the closing of the transaction to sell its Home Networks Business to Vantiva (Paris: VANTI.)
News categories: CommScope, Vantiva, Digital TV, MandA, Set Top Box, Worldwide

UK Entertainment Sales Grow 7% To £11.9bn
Jan 9, 2024 – The value of the UK music, video and games markets increased for the 11th successive year in 2023, rising 7% to an all-time record of £11.9bn, according to preliminary figures released by ERA.
News categories: digital entertainment and retail association, Ben Drury, Kim Bayley, Digital TV, DVD, Gaming, Market Research, Streaming, UK

Hisense TVs integrate Mediatek AI-SR stream enhancement
Jan 11, 2024 – MediaTek has announced that starting in 2024, MediaTek's AI-Super Resolution (AI-SR) technology will be integrated and supported across Hisense's full lineup of smart TVs.
News categories: Mediatek, Hisense, Alex Chen, Doug Kern, Digital TV, Semiconductor, Smart TV, Streaming, UX, Worldwide

Vodafone TV PLAY smart entertainment hub launched in Ireland
Jan 8, 2024 – Vodafone Ireland has unveiled its new TV offering, Vodafone TV PLAY - an all-in-one smart entertainment hub and soundbar, with built-in immersive audio.
News categories: Vodafone, Amanda Nelson, Digital TV, IPTV, Ireland, Set Top Box

ACCESS and MediaTek extend in-car entertainment collaboration
Jan 8, 2024 – ACCESS and MediaTek have collaborated to offer the automotive industry an integrated solution combining MediaTek chipsets with a car-centric app store and in-car entertainment platform from ACCESS.
News categories: ACCESS Europe, MediaTek, Michi Uemetsu, Ephrem Chemaly, Apps, Automotive, CES2025, Digital TV, Semiconductor, UX, Worldwide

TiVo launches turnkey streaming solution for ISPs and telcos
Jan 8, 2024 – TiVo (NYSE: XPER) has announced the rollout of TiVo Broadband, a solution enabling ISPs and telcos to deliver SVOD, TiVo+ FAST and linear channels to their broadband-only customer base.
News categories: TiVo, Evolution Digital, Jeffrey Glahn, Marc Cohen, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box, USA, Worldwide

Coolita OS brings AI-based recommendations to users
Jan 8, 2024 – Coolita has launched its advanced intelligent TV operating system, Coolita OS, at CES. The OS is currently employed by brands Skyworth, Coocaa, Transsion and Realme.
News categories: Coolita, CES2025, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, UX, Worldwide