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Mirada launches super-aggregation framework with izzi deployment
Jul 11, 2023 – Mirada has announced the deployment of its Instant Super-Aggregation Framework at izzi in Mexico. The technology enables the aggregation of content catalogues into video services.
News categories: Mirada, izzi, José-Luis Vázquez, Carlos Eduardo Romero, Bernardo Espinosa, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Mexico

Revision of DVB-I service discovery specification released
Jul 10, 2023 – A revision of the DVB-I service discovery specification has been published along with a new set of implementation guidelines. Both are available now as DVB BlueBooks.
News categories: DVB-I, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, TV-over-IP, Worldwide

Roku brings Shopify checkout to TV streaming
Jul 11, 2023 – Roku (Nasdaq: ROKU) has announced a partnership with Shopify that allows viewers to purchase products from Shopify merchants directly on their TV via Roku Action Ads.
News categories: Roku, Shopify, Peter Hamilton, Mani Fazeli, Paige Decker, Saaj Parikh, Advertising, Digital TV, USA, UX

True and ZTE launch joint innovation centre in Thailand
Jul 5, 2023 – ZTE (0763.HK/000063.SZ) and True have launched the True & ZTE Innovation Center. The centre will explore the latest communication technologies as well as smart homes and smart living.
News categories: ZTE, True Corp, Li Zixue, Manat Manavutiveth, 5G, Digital TV, Metaverse, Smart Home, Thailand

Skytel launches Go+ in Mongolia, powered by Mirada
Jul 4, 2023 – Mirada has announced the launch of Go+, a new pay-TV service from SKYmedia in Mongolia. Mirada’s Iris technology powers Go+, providing users with a fully personalised experience.
News categories: Mirada, Skytel, José-Luis Vázquez, Amarchingun Gantumur, Android TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Mongolia, Set Top Box, Streaming, UX

Redge Media powers Pilot WP on Panasonic Smart TVs
Jun 28, 2023 – Pilot WP, the most popular online pay TV service in Poland, is now available on Panasonic connected TVs. The service has been deployed on the Redge Media platform.
News categories: Redge Media, Pilot WP, Panasonic, Przemysław Frasunek, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Poland, Smart TV, Streaming

VIZIO re-designs home screen for easier streaming
Jun 28, 2023 – VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) is rolling out a re-design of its home screen experience. The new VIZIO Home Screen offers a more intuitive and personalized experience than ever befor
News categories: VIZIO, Kaitlyn Collins, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming, TV OS, USA, UX

LG rolls out camera for webOS-powered smart TVs
Jun 28, 2023 – LG has announced the global rollout of its Smart Cam. The Smart Cam integrates with webOS-powered smart TVs to provide enhanced user interaction for apps and services.
News categories: LG Electronics, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, UX, Worldwide

CVE partners with NPAW on streaming video analytics
Jun 26, 2023 – CVE has signed a partnership agreement to use NPAW's video analytics platform. NPAW Suite provides information on the consumption habits and the quality of experience of viewers.
News categories: NPAW, CVE, Ruben Senor-Megias, Luca Catalano, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Italy, QoE, Streaming