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

DTS improves dialogue intelligibility on TVs
Sep 4, 2024 – DTS (NYSE: XPER) has announced DTS Clear Dialogue, an on-device solution that leverages advancements in AI-based audio processing to improve the intelligibility of TV dialogue.
News categories: DTS, Inc, Geir Skaaden, Digital TV, IFABerlin, Smart TV, UX, Worldwide

Sofia Digital integrates 5G Broadcast with DVB-I Android app
Sep 4, 2024 – Sofia Digital has extended its DVB-I Android application, adding 5G Broadcast capability, enabling video playback without an internet connection using the 5G Broadcast network.
News categories: Sofia Digital, 5G, Apps, Digital TV, Europe, IBCShow, Terrestrial, Worldwide

Accedo powers launch of +SBT OTT service in Brazil
Sep 3, 2024 – Accedo has worked with Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT) on its new OTT video offering, +SBT. +SBT leverages Accedo's experience developing multi-screen UXes and its OTT product suite.
News categories: Accedo, SBT, Martin Sebelius, Roberto Grosman, Apps, Brazil, Digital TV, IBCShow, Streaming, UX

Immergo outlines FAST channel and mobile app development projects
Aug 30, 2024 – Immergo, a provider of video technology solutions, has outlined its strategic partnerships, FAST channel solutions and mobile app development projects for 2024.
News categories: Immergo, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Israel, Jamaica, Poland, Serbia, Streaming

Mediaproxy adds A3SA compliant decryption for ATSC 3.0
Aug 29, 2024 – Mediaproxy has been certified by the ATSC Security Authority to provide decryption for U.S. NextGen TV broadcasts as part of its LogServer compliance monitoring and Monwall multiviewer systems.
News categories: Mediaproxy, ATSC Security Authority, Erik Otto, ATSC 3, Content Protection, Digital TV, QoE, USA

Bitmovin Player integrated into NAGRA solution ecosystem
Aug 29, 2024 – Bitmovin has announced that NAGRA (SIX:KUD.S) is integrating Bitmovin’s Player with its streaming security and consumer engagement solutions including its OpenTV Video Platform.
News categories: Bitmovin, NAGRA, Stefan Lederer, Stephane Le Dreau, Digital TV, Media Player, Worldwide

Secure Service Key offers TV service on a USB stick
Aug 29, 2024 – Twise, DTVKit and the Service List Registry have announced Secure Service Key™, a USB stick that plugs into a television to enable a branded TV service via a dedicated operator application.
News categories: Service List Registry, DTVKit, Twise, Dr William Cooper, Nick Thorne, Xavier Teil, Digital TV, Europe, HbbTV, IBCShow, Set Top Box, 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

iWedia extends life of legacy STBs at Hrvatski Telekom
Aug 28, 2024 – iWedia has completed a project to extend the life of Hrvatski Telekom's legacy IPTV STBs via the integration of iWedia's media player and browser to support new DRM protected ABR streaming.
News categories: iWedia, Hrvatski Telekom, Hans-Juergen Desor, Sinisa Klekovic, Croatia, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box