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ocilion brings Prime Video and YouTube to its IPTV platform
Nov 14, 2024 – ocilion is opening up access to integrated premium apps on its P500 set-top box series. Prime Video and YouTube are the first to be rolled out to ocilion's network operator customers.
News categories: ocilion, Thomas Bichlmeir, Apps, Digital TV, Europe, IPTV, Set Top Box

OBS launches HbbTV Compliance Suite
Nov 12, 2024 – Ocean Blue Software (OBS) has launched Axia, a complete suite of tools and services tailored for rigorous HbbTV compliance, from integration through testing to deployment and maintenance.
News categories: Ocean Blue Software, Paul Martin, Digital TV, Europe, HbbTV, QoE, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Worldwide

Tech giants dominate U.S. streaming platform market
Nov 7, 2024 – According to Parks Associates, Roku and Amazon are the most popular streaming media player brands in the U.S., while Samsung is the most popular brand of smart TV purchased.
News categories: Parks Associates, Elizabeth Parks, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box, Smart TV, TV OS, USA

Amino updates Android STB portfolio with Amigo 7Y launch
Nov 7, 2024 – Amino has launched its Amigo 7Y, an Android set-top box (STB) for the North American pay TV market. The STB is based on the latest silicon, is more environmentally sustainable, and supports Wi-Fi 6.
News categories: Amino, Jonny McKee, Android TV, Digital TV, North America, Set Top Box

Strong trading for Aferian in second half
Nov 5, 2024 – Aferian (LSE AIM: AFRN) has provided a trading update for the year to 30 November 2024. The Group has continued to win new business and has received increased sales orders in the second half of the year.
News categories: Aferian, Mark Carlisle, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Results, Set Top Box, UK, Worldwide

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