Software (Media Players, Middleware, Browsers, Stacks, …) News

TO THE NEW selected by Irdeto as UX technology partner
Sep 13, 2024 – TO THE NEW (TTN) has been selected by Irdeto as a technology partner for delivering a consistent user experience (UX) on devices in the Irdeto aggregation platform ecosystem.
News categories: TO THE NEW, Irdeto, Narinder Kumar, Andrew Bunten, Digital TV, Mobile, Set Top Box, Smart TV, UX, Worldwide

Minerva AI Companion now supports Contentwise
Sep 13, 2024 – Minerva has announced the integration of its AI Companion real-time entertainment assistant with the Contentwise content discovery and recommendations platform.
News categories: Minerva, Contentwise, Fabrizio Capobianco, Alessandro Vacca, Big Data, Digital TV, IBCShow, UX, Worldwide

Irdeto powers Akash Digital TV's DTH platform and companion app
Sep 13, 2024 – Irdeto has announced that it is powering Akash Digital TV's new DTH HD platform for Bangladesh. Building on a longstanding partnership, Akash's new set-top boxes now include Irdeto middleware.
News categories: Irdeto, Akash, Andrew Bunten, Anowarul Azim, Apps, Bangladesh, Digital TV, Middleware, Satellite, Set Top Box

Vianeos partners with Recombee on AI-powered content recommendations
Sep 13, 2024 – Vianeos is to bring Recombee's recommendation engine to its clients, leveraging Recombee’s AI and ML technology to provide real-time, personalized recommendations across multiple platforms.
News categories: Vianeos, Recombee, Hervé Cimetiere, Gabriela Takacova, Big Data, Digital TV, UX, Worldwide

DAA releases guidelines for use of AdChoices on CTV devices
Sep 12, 2024 – The Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) has announced the release of new guidelines for the implementation of the AdChoices Icon and Ad Marker in Connected TV (CTV) environments.
News categories: DAA, Lou Mastria, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, USA, UX, Worldwide

Vo1d malware infects over a million Android STBs
Sep 12, 2024 – Doctor Web has uncovered malware, dubbed Android.Vo1d, that has infected nearly 1.3 million Android-based TV boxes belonging to users in 197 countries.
News categories: Doctor Web, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Software, Worldwide

Síminn extends personalisation relationship with XroadMedia
Sep 13, 2024 – Síminn has renewed its relationship with XroadMedia. XroadMedia will now provide its advanced decision engine technology to power targeted ads and FAST channels on Síminn’s platform.
News categories: XroadMedia, Síminn, Adolf Proidl, David Gunnarsson, Advertising, Digital TV, IBCShow, Iceland, IPTV, UX

FRANSAT unveils USB format CAM CI Plus 2.0 module
Sep 13, 2024 – At IBC 2024, FRANSAT is premiering a miniature set-top box designed to plug into the USB port of new-generation TV sets equipped with an integrated satellite tuner.
News categories: FRANSAT, Content Protection, Digital TV, France, HbbTV, IBCShow, Peripherals / Accessories, Satellite, Smart TV

Kineton adds DTG DVB-I Test Suite to compliance platform
Sep 13, 2024 – Kineton, in collaboration with the Digital TV Group (DTG), has announced the integration of the DTG DVB-I Test Suite into the Kineton MediaCert standards compliance platform.
News categories: Kineton, Digital TV Group, Giuseppe Aprea, Ranjeet Kaur, Digital TV, Europe, IBCShow, Middleware, QoE, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Worldwide