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DTG releases D-Book 12.8
Oct 31, 2023 – The DTG has released D-Book 12.8 – the latest update to the technical specification for all digital terrestrial television products and services in the UK market.
News categories: DTG, Richard Lindsay-Davies, Content Distribution, Digital TV, HbbTV, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial, UK

Porsche expands infotainment partnership with Google
Oct 30, 2023 – Porsche will offer Google services in future vehicle generations. The integration will include Google Maps, Google Assistant and a range of apps available through the Google Play Store.
News categories: Porsche, Google, Oliver Blume, Hiroshi Lockheimer, Apps, Automotive, Worldwide

LG automotive content platform for Hyundai Genesis brand
Nov 1, 2023 – LG has announced that it will supply its in-vehicle infotainment system – featuring webOS for Automotive, with YouTube's native TV app – for Hyundai Motor's new Genesis models.
News categories: LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor, YouTube, Eun Seok-hyun, Kwon Hae-young, Tony Archibong, Automotive, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Xperi to bring Yahoo content to BMW in-car screens
Oct 30, 2023 – Yahoo has partnered with Xperi (NYSE: XPER) to bring Yahoo video content to Xperi's DTS AutoStage Video Service, with first deployment on BMW 5 series cars and future BMW models.
News categories: Xperi, Yahoo, BMW, Jeff Jury, Lara Davis, Automotive, Digital TV, Europe, Streaming, USA

DNA launches Android TV box with Dolby Atmos
Oct 30, 2023 – On the 6th of November, DNA will launch its DNA Entertainment Box, a video soundbox featuring Dolby Atmos immersive sound. The Android TV device also supports Dolby Vision HDR.
News categories: DNA, Dolby, Sagemcom, Mikko Saarentaus, Anaïs Libolt, Olivier Taravel, Android TV, Cable TV, Digital TV, Finland, Set Top Box

Foxtel selects Kantar for STB return path audience measurement
Oct 26, 2023 – Foxtel Media has selected Kantar to deliver a new audience measurement service, ingesting data collected from Foxtel subscribers’ set top boxes using return path data technology.
News categories: Foxtel Media, Kantar, Mark Frain, Keld Nielsen, Advertising, Australia, Digital TV, Set Top Box

Charter residential video customers down 320,000 in 3Q 2023
Oct 27, 2023 – Charter Communications has reported results for the period ended September 30, 2023. Residential video customers decreased by 320,000 in the quarter, finishing the period at 13.8 million.
News categories: Charter Communications, Cable TV, Digital TV, Results, Set Top Box, Subscribers, USA

Megacable video subscribers up 43,000 in 3Q 2023
Oct 27, 2023 – Megacable (BMV: MEGA.CPO) has announced results for the third quarter of 2023. The company's Video Segment ended with 3,888,886 subscribers, up 43,000 (1.1%) in the quarter and up 297,000 (8.3%) YoY.
News categories: Megacable, Cable TV, Digital TV, Mexico, Results, Set Top Box, Subscribers

Foxtel announces Hubbl plugin device and Hubbl Glass TV
Oct 26, 2023 – Foxtel has announced Hubbl, bringing together paid and free streaming entertainment via a plug-in device or a Hubbl Glass TV, all based on an entertainment OS backed by Comcast and Sky.
News categories: Foxtel, Australia, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, TV OS