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Allente launches Google TV device powered by 3SS and SEI Robotics
Mar 21, 2023 – Allente, with 3SS and SEI Robotics, has launched a 4K dongle, based on Google TV, with a UX built on 3SS' 3Ready framework. The Allente app is installed from Google Play during first time installation.
News categories: 3SS, SEI Robotics, Google TV, Allente, Amanda Short, Jon Espen Nergård, Denmark, Digital TV, Finland, Norway, Set Top Box, Streaming, Sweden, UX

HbbTV releases new version of core specification
Mar 14, 2023 – The HbbTV Association has published version 2.0.4 of its core specification. The three main highlights of the new version are voice assistant support, accessibility features and DVB-I integration.
News categories: HbbTV Association, Vincent Grivet, Jon Piesing, Digital TV, Europe, HbbTV, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Worldwide

Aferian provides trading update
Mar 10, 2023 – Aferian (LSE AIM: AFRN) has provided an update on current trading and its impact on the company's outlook. For Amino, device sales have been materially lower than anticipated.
News categories: Aferian, Digital TV, Results, Set Top Box, Worldwide

Viu app comes to Astro's Ultra Box
Mar 10, 2023 – Astro has expanded its streaming service, adding the Viu app to its platform. Astro customers can now access Viu on multi-screens, including on its Ultra Box.
News categories: Astro, Viu, Agnes Rozario, Janice Lee, Apps, Digital TV, Malaysia, Satellite, Set Top Box, Streaming

TELUS introduces next generation of Optik TV
Mar 7, 2023 – TELUS has introduced a new Optik TV set-top box with added features including personalized profiles, universal search, voice remote and access to apps through the Google Play Store.
News categories: TELUS, Dwayne Benefield, Android TV, Canada, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box

3SS partners with TELUS to power Android TV service
Mar 7, 2023 – 3SS has partnered with TELUS to launch the next-generation of the TELUS entertainment service, based on Android TV. TELUS chose 3SS' 3Ready Product Framework to provide the customized UX.
News categories: 3SS, ThinkAnalytics, t4h, VANTIVA, TELUS, Brian Jentz, Greg Riker, Graça Candido, Mercedes Pastor, Tim Fell, Android TV, Canada, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box, UX

Megacable video subscribers up 83,000 in 4Q 2022
Feb 23, 2023 – Megacable (BMV: MEGA.CPO) has announced results for the fourth quarter of 2022 and full-year 2022. The company's Video Segment ended with 3,675,615 subscribers, up 83,000 versus the previous quarter.
News categories: Megacable, Cable TV, Digital TV, Mexico, Results, Set Top Box, Subscribers

SEI Robotics selects Atmosic low power wireless and energy harvesting solutions
Feb 23, 2023 – Atmosic is working with SEI Robotics to develop a range of ultra-low power remote control and smart home products. Atmosic's Bluetooth SoCs enable the creation of connected devices that require little to no battery maintenance by consumers.
News categories: Atmosic, SEI Robotics, Mike Fortin, John Yin, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Worldwide

Android TV adopted as preferred platform for Vodafone TV in Europe
Feb 21, 2023 – Vodafone has announced plans to expand its European collaboration with Google. As part of the agreement, Android TV will be adopted as the preferred platform for Vodafone's TV offer in nine countries.
News categories: Vodafone, Google, Aldo Bisio, Hiroshi Lockheimer, Android TV, Cable TV, Digital TV, Europe, IPTV, Set Top Box