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iWedia launches WatchParty solution to connect content with social media
Sep 7, 2023 – iWedia has launched WatchParty, a solution combining popular messenger apps with video content to allow family and friends to share joint viewing experiences, from wherever they are in the world.
News categories: iWedia, Hans-Jürgen Desor, Digital TV, IBCShow, Set Top Box, UX, Worldwide

ZapperBox unveils NEXTGEN TV DVR at CEDIA Expo 2023
Sep 7, 2023 – ZapperBox has announced the debut of its ZapperBox M1 NEXTGEN TV DVR, boasting an abundance of advanced features, including Dolby Atmos support, 4K resolution, and HDR capability, at CEDIA Expo 2023.
News categories: ZapperBox, Gopal Miglani, ATSC 3, Digital TV, DVR, USA

Verimatrix, Beacon and Amlogic extend STB security to BYOD
Sep 6, 2023 – Verimatrix (Paris: VMX) has announced customizable anti-piracy defensive countermeasures and threat intelligence built inside Android TV STBs from Beacon, integrated with Amlogic.
News categories: Verimatrix, Beacon, Amlogic, Sofia Regojo, Richard Kim, James Xie, Android TV, Content Protection, Digital TV, IBCShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Worldwide

iWedia and Realtek offer joint ATSC 3.0 STB software stack
Sep 6, 2023 – iWedia and Realtek have announced a collaboration to enable the creation of ATSC 3.0-enabled set-top boxes, helping to accelerate the adoption of ATSC 3.0 technology in the market.
News categories: iWedia, Realtek, Hans-Jürgen Desor, Yee-Wei Huang, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Worldwide

Accedo report highlights energy use of video streaming
Aug 31, 2023 – A study from Accedo has found a high variation of energy consumption between various streaming devices, with TVs being the most efficient. Autoplay content dramatically increases energy consumption.
News categories: Accedo, François Polarczyk, Digital TV, IBCShow, Market Research, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, UK, UX, Worldwide

KX Intek launches Android TV Operator Tier STBs with Codespot
Aug 31, 2023 – KX Intek and Codespot have announced a collaboration to integrate Codespot's dotTV Android TV Operator Tier application with KX Intek's set-top boxes.
News categories: Codespot, KX Intek, Jakub Gorski, Jong-Sub No, Android TV, Digital TV, IBCShow, Set Top Box, UX, Worldwide

Scripps launches Tablo over-the-air TV viewing box
Aug 28, 2023 – The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has launched a new version of Tablo, a device enabling whole-home viewing and recording of OTA broadcast TV, with integrated FAST channels.
News categories: Scripps, Tablo, Bo Schuerman, Adam Symson, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, USA

ADTH begins NEXTGEN TV receiver shipments
Aug 23, 2023 – Atlanta DTH has confirmed that shipments of its ADTH NEXTGEN TV Box have begun. The box allows ATSC 3.0 NEXTGEN TV and ATSC 1.0 FTA TV programs to be viewed on any IP-compatible TV display.
News categories: Atlanta DTH, Ivy Shou, ATSC 3, Digital TV, DRM, Set Top Box, USA

Virgin Media unveils FAST channels powered by Amagi and 24i
Aug 23, 2023 – Amagi, in collaboration with 24i, has announced that Virgin Media has used its integrated solution to launch and monetize a new line-up of themed FAST channels on Virgin TV.
News categories: Amagi, 24i, Virgin Media, Srinivasan KA, Donald McGarva, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Streaming, UK