Smart Home (connected home, home networking) News
Samsung unveils Vision AI and new innovations at CES
Jan 5, 2025 – Samsung is ushering in a new era of AI-driven screen technology, with Samsung Vision AI features integrated into its TV models to enhance picture quality, sound clarity and the viewing experience.
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Samsung, SW Yong, Hayley Romer, CES2025, Digital TV, Smart Home, Smart TV, USA, UX, Worldwide
KT launches 8K AI-powered IPTV set-top box
Nov 5, 2024 – KT has launched its 'KT Genie TV Set-Top Box 4', the first in the IPTV industry to support 8K. The box includes AI technology for optimal picture and sound quality, and personalized features.
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KT, Android TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Korea, Set Top Box, Smart Home, UX
Dialog Axiata and SDMC showcase smart home solutions
Oct 22, 2024 – Dialog Axiata, with SDMC, showcased its Smart Home Solutions at the Google 2024 APAC TV Summit, demonstrating the successful deployment of Android TV and Smart Home capabilities in Sri Lanka.
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SDMC, Dialog Axiata, David Li, Lim Li San, Android TV, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Sri Lanka
Amlogic and Skyworth announce AI motion technology STB
Sep 14, 2024 – Skyworth and Amlogic have announced an AI-powered STB solution, based on Amlogic's S905X5 SoC, enabling camera-based functionality for the modern living room.
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Amlogic, Skyworth, James Xie, Srithar Bala, Digital TV, IBCShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Worldwide
SDMC and Amlogic integrate Retrieval-Augmented LLM for STBs
Sep 13, 2024 – SDMC and Amlogic have integrated Retrieval-Augmented LLM into STBs powered by Amlogic’s advanced chipsets. The generative AI framework enables enhanced content discovery and interaction.
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Amlogic, SDMC, James Xie, Ryan Yan, Big Data, Digital TV, IBCShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Worldwide
Vantiva to demonstrate new lineup of AI-powered CPE at IBC
Sep 9, 2024 – Vantiva (Paris: VANTI) will demonstrate AI-powered products at IBC 2024, including set-top boxes (STBs) and broadband gateways, all connected to Vantiva's Navigate AI cloud.
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Vantiva, CPE, Digital TV, IBCShow, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Worldwide
Reliance introduces home-grown OS for its Jio Set-Top Box
Aug 29, 2024 – At its 47th AGM, Reliance Industries announced JioTV OS, its home-grown operating system for the Jio Set-Top Box. The OS brings together apps, live TV and shows in one simple, easy-to-use system.
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Reliance Industries, Kiran Thomas, Akash Ambani, Digital TV, India, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home
Google announces Google TV Streamer, its Chromecast replacement
Aug 6, 2024 – Google has announced Google TV Streamer, a 4K TV streaming device. Along with offering Google TV, the Google TV Streamer box doubles as a smart home hub for Google Home and Matter devices.
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Google, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Streaming, USA, UX
Minerva AI Companion enhances the TV viewing experience
May 14, 2024 – Minerva Networks has announced its AI Companion for linear, on demand and FAST content. The AI Companion enhances the viewing experience with interactive, personalized content-related exploration.
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Minerva, Digital TV, Smart Home, UX, Worldwide
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