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Pixalate releases Q3 2024 FAST app rankings & ad spend reports
Nov 8, 2024 – Pixalate has released its Q3 2024 global FAST apps rankings and traffic report for CTV. Pixalate has published Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Samsung Smart TV versions of the report.
News categories: Pixalate, Advertising, Apps, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, Worldwide

DPG Media and castLabs enable OMID-certified client-side measurement
Nov 7, 2024 – castLabs has partnered with DPG Media to deliver an advanced OMID (Open Measurement Interface Definition) certified addressable TV Ads solution, using AWS Elemental MediaTailor from Amazon Web Services (AWS).
News categories: castLabs, DPG Media, Amazon Web Services, Michael Stattmann, Maarten Schoonvliet, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Media Player, 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

Two amendments to ATSC standards published
Nov 5, 2024 – Two new documents have been approved by the ATSC and published on its web site: A/322:2024-04 Amendment No. 1 (ATSC 3.0 MIMO Extension) and A/344:2024-02 (ATSC 3.0 Interactive Content).
News categories: Advanced Television Systems Committee, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middleware, USA, Worldwide

Talkie Fiber launches ad-supported streaming with FAST Channels TV
Nov 4, 2024 – Talkie Fiber has developed Watchie TV, an ad-supported streaming platform powered by FAST Channels TV’s white-label technology, content, middleware, app ecosystem, and ad-monetization services.
News categories: FAST Channels TV, Watchie TV, Talkie Fiber, Russell Foy, Andre DeMattia, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Fibre, USA, UX

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

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.
News categories: KT, Android TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Korea, Set Top Box, Smart Home, UX