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ZTE launches soundbar STB powered by Android TV
May 30, 2024 – ZTE (0763.HK/000063.SZ) unveiled a soundbar set-top box (STB) powered by Android TV at BroadcastAsia 2024. The STB also integrates Dolby Atmos immersive audio technology.
News categories: ZTE, Dolby, Android TV, Asia, BroadcastAsia, Digital TV, Set Top Box, UX

Orange France upgrades set-top box with SoftAtHome
May 29, 2024 – Orange France has launched its latest set-top box, the STB 6, powered by SoftAtHome, bringing the voice control into the living room. The box is powered by a more energy-efficient Broadcom chipset.
News categories: SoftAtHome, Orange, Arnaud Bensaid, Orange France,, Digital TV, France, IPTV, Set Top Box, UX

ZTE launches B866V6N 4K AI-SR set-top box
May 29, 2024 – ZTE (0763.HK/000063.SZ) has launched its B866V6N, a 4K high-performance set top box supporting AI Super Resolution (AI-SR), at BroadcastAsia 2024 in Singapore.
News categories: ZTE, BroadcastAsia, Digital TV, Set Top Box, UX, Worldwide

Cloud TV 3.0 Smart TV operating system released
May 28, 2024 – Cloud TV, India's only provider of Smart TV operating systems, has announced its newest software update, Cloud TV 3.0, designed to enhance the user experience for affordable Smart TVs.
News categories: Cloud TV, Abhijeet Rajpurohit, Digital TV, India, Smart TV, TV OS

Backscreen integrates NPAW analytics solutions
May 31, 2024 – Backscreen and NPAW have integrated Backscreen's UX products with NPAW's analytics solutions, empowering service providers to make informed decisions about content, advertising, and product usability.
News categories: NPAW, Backscreen, Big Data, Digital TV, UX, Worldwide

WSC Sports introduces three new fan personalization products
May 28, 2024 – WSC Sports is introducing three new solutions to its product suite: Around the Game, In-App Stories and Discovery Network. The solutions help sports entities better own their relationship with the fan.
News categories: WSC Sports, Daniel Shichman, Big Data, Digital TV, UX, Worldwide

LG Automotive Content Platform features in new Kia EV
May 27, 2024 – LG is bringing its Automotive Content Platform (ACP) powered by webOS to the latest all-electric SUV from Kia. ACP initially debuted in Korea last year on Hyundai's Genesis GV80 and GV80 Coupe.
News categories: LG Electronics, Kia, Eun Seok-hyun, Ryu Chang-sung, Apps, Automotive, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Accedo supports extension of ITVX to Sony PlayStation
May 22, 2024 – Accedo has worked with ITV to bring its streaming service, ITVX to PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles in the UK, broadening its reach and making its content available to more viewers.
News categories: Accedo, ITV, Martin Sebelius, Huw Byrne Jones, Apps, Digital TV, Streaming, UK

Telenet launches compact and eco-friendly TV box in Belgium
May 21, 2024 – Telenet has released its IP-only Telenet TV box IP. The box adds features such as voice control and access to a wide range of applications. The box is also 80% more energy efficient.
News categories: Telenet, Belgium, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box, UX