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KT launches 8K AI-powered IPTV set-top box
Nov 5, 2024 – KT has launched its 'KT Genie TV Set-Top Box 4', the first in the IPTV industry to support 8K. The box includes AI technology for optimal picture and sound quality, and personalized features.
News categories: KT, Android TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Korea, Set Top Box, Smart Home, UX

DTG launches D-Book 12.9
Oct 31, 2024 – The DTG has released D-Book 12.9, the latest version of the UK's technical standard for digital TV. D-Book 12.9 introduces critical updates that reflect the fast-changing landscape of the market.
News categories: Digital Television Group, Richard Lindsay-Davies, Advertising, Digital TV, QoE, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial, UK

Roku releases third quarter 2024 financial results
Oct 30, 2024 – Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) has released third quarter 2024 results. Streaming Households were 85.5 million, up 2.0 million net from Q2 2024. Streaming Hours were 32.0 billion, up 5.3 billion hours YoY.
News categories: Roku, Advertising, Digital TV, North America, Results, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, TV OS, Worldwide

Green Streams and Swisscom create white-label IPTV service for Swiss operators
Oct 29, 2024 – Green Streams has integrated Swisscom's TV and video backend and CDN with its Media Integration Platform and frontend applications to create an IPTV service for operators in Switzerland.
News categories: Green Streams, Swisscom, Gernot Jaeger, Elias Gutscher, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box, Switzerland, UX

UK releases policy statement on new prominence framework
Oct 24, 2024 – The UK Government has set out the categories of TV devices to be considered as internet television equipment for the purposes of the new prominence framework introduced by its Media Act 2024.
News categories: UK Government, Digital TV, Regulation, Set Top Box, Smart TV, UK, UX

Dialog Axiata and SDMC showcase smart home solutions
Oct 22, 2024 – Dialog Axiata, with SDMC, showcased its Smart Home Solutions at the Google 2024 APAC TV Summit, demonstrating the successful deployment of Android TV and Smart Home capabilities in Sri Lanka.
News categories: SDMC, Dialog Axiata, David Li, Lim Li San, Android TV, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Sri Lanka

Vantiva integrates b<>com AI-powered SDR-HDR converter into STBs
Oct 21, 2024 – By integrating b<>com's AI-powered SDR-HDR converter, Vantiva's set-top boxes, via their local neural processing unit (NPU), support real-time optimization of picture contrast and color.
News categories: b<>com, Vantiva, Emmanuelle Garnaud-Gamache, Vincent Guitard, Digital TV, IBCShow, Set Top Box, UX, Worldwide

NAGRAVISION selected to secure Play Poland pay TV service
Oct 21, 2024 – NAGRAVISION (SIX:KUD.S) has announced a partnership with Play Poland, part of the iliad Group, who have selected the NAGRA OneCAS solution to secure the former pay TV service of UPC Polska.
News categories: NAGRAVISION, Play Poland, Olivier Met, Michał Ziółkowski, Cable TV, Conditional Access, Digital TV, Poland, Set Top Box

Cox Communications launches Xumo Stream Box
Oct 17, 2024 – Cox Communications has launched Xumo Stream Box, a 4K streaming device, powered by Comcast's Entertainment OS, that brings together live TV and streaming into one simple, intuitive experience.
News categories: Cox Communications, Xumo, Michael Gatzke, Digital TV, RDK, Set Top Box, Streaming, USA, UX