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68% of US households have a smart TV, 46% have a streaming media player
Nov 14, 2024 – Parks Associates research has found that 68% of U.S. internet households now own a smart TV and 46% own a streaming media player, an increase from 2020 when 54% and 42% owned these devices, respectively.
News categories: Parks Associates, Sarah Lee, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

ocilion brings Prime Video and YouTube to its IPTV platform
Nov 14, 2024 – ocilion is opening up access to integrated premium apps on its P500 set-top box series. Prime Video and YouTube are the first to be rolled out to ocilion's network operator customers.
News categories: ocilion, Thomas Bichlmeir, Apps, Digital TV, Europe, IPTV, Set Top Box

Whale TV and TPV extend TV platform partnership
Nov 13, 2024 – Whale TV and TPV have extended their partnership to build and maintain easy to use and affordable smart TVs. Whale TV will continue to maintain the TV OS and platform for select TPV TV models.
News categories: Whale TV, TPV, Jason He, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide

OBS launches HbbTV Compliance Suite
Nov 12, 2024 – Ocean Blue Software (OBS) has launched Axia, a complete suite of tools and services tailored for rigorous HbbTV compliance, from integration through testing to deployment and maintenance.
News categories: Ocean Blue Software, Paul Martin, Digital TV, Europe, HbbTV, QoE, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Worldwide

TCL selects Magnite's ad server and SSP
Nov 12, 2024 – Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) has announced that TCL will use Magnite's ad server to enhance the viewer experience and Magnite's streaming platform to capture the value of its premium inventory.
News categories: Magnite, TCL, Ryan Kenney, Jeremy Straight, Advertising, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

LG showcases in-car entertainment concepts
Nov 11, 2024 – LG has introduced advanced technology concepts for the automotive industry, including an interactive entertainment hub for rear seat passengers based on 5G network connectivity and LG's webOS platform.
News categories: LG Electronics, 5G, Automotive, Digital TV, Worldwide

Tech giants dominate U.S. streaming platform market
Nov 7, 2024 – According to Parks Associates, Roku and Amazon are the most popular streaming media player brands in the U.S., while Samsung is the most popular brand of smart TV purchased.
News categories: Parks Associates, Elizabeth Parks, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box, Smart TV, TV OS, USA

TiVo OS footprint approaching one million activated Smart TVs
Nov 6, 2024 – Xperi (NYSE: XPER) has announced third quarter 2024 results. The footprint of the company's TiVo OS operating system is now approaching one million activated Smart TVs.
News categories: Xperi Inc, Jon Kirchner, Advertising, Automotive, Digital TV, Europe, Japan, Results, Smart TV, TV OS, USA

Amino updates Android STB portfolio with Amigo 7Y launch
Nov 7, 2024 – Amino has launched its Amigo 7Y, an Android set-top box (STB) for the North American pay TV market. The STB is based on the latest silicon, is more environmentally sustainable, and supports Wi-Fi 6.
News categories: Amino, Jonny McKee, Android TV, Digital TV, North America, Set Top Box