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

XroadMedia integrates advanced analytics and generative AI
Aug 27, 2024 – At IBC, XroadMedia will launch updates to its personalisation solution focusing on the application of AI, new ways to use social media, frictionless sports experiences and enhanced analytics tools.
News categories: XroadMedia, Adolf Proidl, Big Data, Digital TV, IBCShow, UX, Worldwide

Bridge Media Networks deploys Actus monitoring solution
Aug 27, 2024 – Bridge Media Networks, operator of the NEWSnet and Sports News Highlights networks, has announced the integration of Actus Digital's advanced monitoring solution to optimize its broadcast operations.
News categories: Actus Digital, Bridge Media Networks, Eric Wotila, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBCShow, QoE, USA

Zattoo integrates Media Distillery UX optimization technology
Aug 27, 2024 – Zattoo and Media Distillery have integrated Media Distillery's AI- and ML-enriched Time Marker Suite with Zattoo's B2B managed platform service for TV streaming service operators.
News categories: Media Distillery, Zattoo, Roland Sars, Bert Schulzki, Digital TV, Europe, IBCShow, IPTV, UX

Telenor Sweden and SDMC unveil 4K Android TV dongle
Aug 23, 2024 – SDMC and Telenor Sweden have introduced the Tv-hubb, a 4K AV1 dongle, powered by Android TV. Made from recyclable and durable materials, the Tv-hubb is both compact and lightweight.
News categories: SDMC, Telenor, Ryan Yan, Hanna Idstam, Android TV, Digital TV, IBCShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Sweden, TV Everywhere

G-Mana SSAI technology integrated with VisualOn player
Aug 23, 2024 – G-Mana and VisualOn have announced a collaboration that aims to enhance the capabilities of client-side reporting and introduce advanced, interactive ad formats for OTT platforms.
News categories: VisualOn, G-Mana, Yang Cai, Eran Yahalomi, Advertising, Digital TV, IBCShow, Media Player, Streaming, Worldwide

Mercado Libre selects Bitmovin Player for new streaming service
Aug 22, 2024 – Bitmovin has announced that Mercado Libre has selected the Bitmovin Player to launch its video streaming service, Mercado Play, across various devices.
News categories: Bitmovin, Mercado Libre, Stefan Lederer, Pablo García, Digital TV, Latin America, Media Player, Streaming

Samsung unveils glasses-free gaming monitor
Aug 21, 2024 – Samsung has unveiled its Odyssey 3D glasses-free gaming monitors. The monitors' light field display (LFD) technology creates 3D images from 2D content by using a lenticular lens on the front panel.
News categories: Samsung, Hoon Chung, Digital TV, Metaverse, Smart TV, Worldwide

AI-powered device releases scents based on what's on screen
Aug 20, 2024 – Elevated Perceptions has introduced MovieScent, an AI-powered device that releases real-time scents based on events and environments within movies, TV shows, televised sporting events and streams.
News categories: Elevated Perceptions, Dean Finnegan, Digital TV, USA, UX

Half of connected devices to be haptic-enabled by 2028
Aug 20, 2024 – New research from Futuresource, commissioned by InterDigital (Nasdaq: IDCC), details how the latest generation of haptic technology is redefining immersive experiences on connected devices.
News categories: InterDigital, Lionel Oisel, Gaming, Market Research, Metaverse, Mobile, Worldwide