Smart TV (Connected TV, Integrated Digital Television, IDTV) News

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

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

VIZIO reports Q3 2024 financial results
Nov 6, 2024 – VIZIO Holding (NYSE: VZIO ) has announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The company reported 19.1 million SmartCast Active Accounts, up 7% YoY, and an ARPU of $37.17, up 18% YoY.
News categories: VIZIO, Advertising, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

Xumo teams up with Target to offer Hisense Xumo TVs
Nov 4, 2024 – Xumo has teamed up with Target to offer Hisense Xumo TVs, launching in U.S. stores and online next week. They will be available in 55” and 65” models and be priced at $249.99 and $359.99 respectively.
News categories: Xumo, Hisense, Target, Stephanie Cassi, Craig Gunther, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, USA

DTG launches D-Book 12.9
Oct 31, 2024 – The DTG has released D-Book 12.9, the latest version of the UK's technical standard for digital TV. D-Book 12.9 introduces critical updates that reflect the fast-changing landscape of the market.
News categories: Digital Television Group, Richard Lindsay-Davies, Advertising, Digital TV, QoE, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial, UK

Titan OS FAST channels coming to Sony Android TVs
Oct 29, 2024 – Titan OS is to make available a selection of channels from its FAST offering on selected Sony Android TVs in Europe, starting in the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
News categories: Titan OS, Sony Europe, Jacinto Roca, Digital TV, Europe, Smart TV, Streaming