Smart Home (connected home, home networking) News

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.
News categories: Amlogic, Skyworth, James Xie, Srithar Bala, Digital TV, IBC2024, 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.
News categories: Amlogic, SDMC, James Xie, Ryan Yan, Big Data, Digital TV, IBC2024, 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.
News categories: Vantiva, CPE, Digital TV, IBC2024, 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.
News categories: 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.
News categories: 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.
News categories: Minerva, Digital TV, Smart Home, UX, Worldwide

Rogers to bring Comcast and Xfinity products to Canada
Apr 24, 2024 – Rogers Communications has announced a 10-year agreement with Comcast to bring the latest Xfinity products and technology to its customers, including a new device powered by Entertainment OS.
News categories: Rogers, Comcast, Tony Staffieri, Dave Watson, Broadband, Canada, Digital TV, Gateway, Smart Home, TV OS

RDK and Wireless Broadband Alliance announce collaboration
Mar 21, 2024 – RDK Management (RDK) has joined the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA). The two organizations' members plan to collaborate on initiatives such as Operator Managed Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7, and IoT.
News categories: RDK Management, Wireless Broadband Alliance, Jason Briggs, Tiago Rodrigues, Broadband, RDK, Smart Home, Worldwide

SMPTE releases engineering report on AI and the media
Feb 20, 2024 – SMPTE, in conjunction with the EBU and the Entertainment Technology Center (ETC), has released a report on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its effect on the media.
News categories: SMPTE, European Broadcasting Union, Entertainment Technology Center, Renard T. Jenkins, Fred Walls, Big Data, Digital TV, Smart Home, UX, Worldwide