UX (User Experience, User Interface, EPG) News

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

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

UK to continue as the leading entertainment and media market in Europe
Jun 27, 2023 – According to PwC's Global Entertainment & Media (E&M) Outlook 2023-2027, the UK is set to maintain its position as the leading E&M market in Europe over the next four years.
News categories: PwC, Mary Shelton Rose, Dan Bunyan, Advertising, Digital TV, Market Research, Metaverse, Streaming, UK, Worldwide

ViewLift powers LIV Golf+ launch on LG Smart TVs
Jun 27, 2023 – ViewLift has added new features to the LIV Golf+ Smart TV app. In addition, the app is being made available n LG Smart TVs in time for the LIV Golf tournaments in Spain and the UK.
News categories: ViewLift, LIV Golf, Rick Allen, Will Staeger, Apps, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming, UX, Worldwide

Sky introduces camera for Sky Glass
Jun 22, 2023 – Sky has unveiled Sky Live, a camera for Sky Glass that enables new ways to share TV, work out, play and make video call - all on the TV. Sky Live is available to buy from £6 (~$7.6) per month.
News categories: Sky, Fraser Stirling, Digital TV, Smart TV, UK, UX

A+E Networks EMEA leverages Gracenote metadata distribution services
Jun 21, 2023 – A+E Networks EMEA is using Gracenote metadata, IDs and imagery to ensure that programming delivered by its FAST channels on Amazon Freevee in the UK can be easily discovered and watched by viewers.
News categories: Gracenote, A+E Networks, Vikram Kulkarni, Big Data, Digital TV, Streaming, UK, UX