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MEASAT supports SPOTV Asia Pacific playout operations
May 29, 2024 – MEASAT has signed with SPOTV Media Solutions to support SPOTV's Asia Pacific playout operations from the MEASAT Teleport and Broadcast Centre (MTBC) in Cyberjaya.
News categories: MEASAT, SPOTV, Ganendra Selvaraj, Lee Choong Khay, Asia, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Malaysia, Satellite

Sky Stream available in Italy from June 3rd
May 27, 2024 – Sky Italia has announced that Sky Stream will be available in Italy from June 3. The Entertainment OS-based box integrates Sky content with streaming apps and FTA channels into a single interface.
News categories: Sky Italia, Andrea Duilio, Digital TV, Italy, Set Top Box, Streaming

Irdeto certifies security on latest Amlogic HD broadcast chipsets
May 28, 2024 – Amlogic has extended its partnership with Irdeto by achieving certification to use Irdeto's security solutions on its latest generation of HD broadcast chipsets, the S805C1.
News categories: Amlogic, Irdeto, James Xie, Andrew Bunten, BroadcastAsia, Content Protection, Digital TV, ICs, Set Top Box, Worldwide

CANAL+ launches TV+ streaming service
May 22, 2024 – CANAL+ has launched its TV+ streaming offer bringing together all live and replay TV in one place, along with a selection of CANAL+ content. The service is priced at €2 per month.
News categories: CANAL+, Digital TV, France, Streaming

Comcast introduces Peacock, Netflix, Apple TV+ streaming bundle
May 21, 2024 – Comcast has announced Xfinity StreamSaver, a streaming bundle of Apple TV+, Netflix and Peacock, offering entertainment from the best streaming apps at an unparalleled value.
News categories: Comcast, Dave Watson, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Panasonic offers Fire TV, Google TV and Powered by TiVo
May 14, 2024 – Panasonic has announced its line-up of OLED and LED TVs for 2024, with high-end TVs coming with Fire TV built in. Google TV and Powered by TiVo are also offered on its W70A and W60A LED models.
News categories: Panasonic, Paul Darch, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide

VinFast first with Sony Pictures in-car service
May 10, 2024 – VinFast Auto has launched Sony Pictures Entertainment's new online service, RIDEVU, on its VF 8 electric car model in the US. RIDEVU offers access to a selection of over 2,000 movies.
News categories: VinFast, Sony Pictures, David Duncan, Pete Wood, Apps, Canada, Digital TV, In-Car, Streaming, USA

Ofcom reviews future of DTT in the UK
May 9, 2024 – Ofcom has provided the UK Government with a report on terrestrial TV distribution based on a review of market changes that may affect the way content reaches audiences on DTT in the future.
News categories: Ofcom, Ed Leighton, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Market Research, Regulation, Terrestrial, UK

GTPL offers cable TV directly on Samsung TVs using TVKey
May 9, 2024 – GTPL Hathway has launched linear television content on connected TVs using NAGRA's TVKey Cloud, enabling secure TV viewing on Samsung TVs without the need for a set-top box.
News categories: NAGRA, GTPL Hathway, Samsung, Nancy Goldberg, Anirudhsinh Jadeja, Cable TV, Content Protection, Digital TV, India, Smart TV