Digital TV News: ART

UK Entertainment Sales Grow 7% To £11.9bn
Jan 9, 2024 – The value of the UK music, video and games markets increased for the 11th successive year in 2023, rising 7% to an all-time record of £11.9bn, according to preliminary figures released by ERA.
News categories: digital entertainment and retail association, Ben Drury, Kim Bayley, Digital TV, DVD, Gaming, Market Research, Streaming, UK

Hisense TVs integrate Mediatek AI-SR stream enhancement
Jan 11, 2024 – MediaTek has announced that starting in 2024, MediaTek's AI-Super Resolution (AI-SR) technology will be integrated and supported across Hisense's full lineup of smart TVs.
News categories: Mediatek, Hisense, Alex Chen, Doug Kern, Digital TV, Semiconductor, Smart TV, Streaming, UX, Worldwide

Panasonic announces televisions with Fire TV built in
Jan 8, 2024 – Panasonic has announced two OLED TVs for 2024, the Z95A (65" and 55") and Z93A (77"), with Fire TV built in. The TVs are not just entertainment devices but also hubs for smart home management.
News categories: Panasonic, Akira Toyoshima, CES2024, Digital TV, HbbTV, Smart Home, Smart TV, TV OS, USA

Continental unveils Crystal Center Display at CES 2024
Jan 8, 2024 – Continental showcased its Crystal Center Display for the first time at CES 2024, opening up new possibilities to integrate minimalist luxury into car interiors with its frameless and semi-transparent look.
News categories: Continental, Swarovski Mobility, Dr. Boris Mergell, Peter Widmann, CES2024, In-Car, Worldwide

CTA: US tech industry revenue to rise 2.8% in 2024
Jan 4, 2024 – Leading into CES 2024, the Consumer Technology Association projects retail revenues for the U.S. consumer technology industry will grow 2.8% in 2024 to $512 billion (up $14 billion from 2023).
News categories: Consumer Technology Association, Richard Kowalski, Gary Shapiro, CES2024, Digital TV, Gaming, Market Research, Metaverse, Streaming, USA

AMD introduces next-gen automotive digital cockpit processor
Jan 4, 2024 – AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) has announced the introduction of two automotive processors. The x86-based Ryzen Embedded V2000A Series processor enables PC-like home entertainment experiences in-vehicle.
News categories: AMD, Salil Raje, Peter Cirino, CES2024, Digital TV, ICs, In-Car, Streaming, UX, Worldwide

Roku announces new Roku-branded televisions
Jan 3, 2024 – Roku (Nasdaq: ROKU) has announced new Roku Pro Series TVs, expanding the lineup of Roku-branded televisions. The new models will be available in the U.S. in spring 2024.
News categories: Roku, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, USA

TF1 Group launches new free streaming platform, TF1+
Dec 20, 2023 – TF1 is to launch TF1+, France's first' free streaming platform, on January 8, 2024. The platform is a one-stop news and entertainment destination with a premium offer of family-friendly programmes.
News categories: TF1 Group, Rodolphe Belmer, Claire Basini, Digital TV, France, Streaming

KIPCO announces deal to bring together OSN+ and Anghami
Nov 21, 2023 – KIPCO has announced that its subsidiary, OSN, has reached a deal to combine its content streaming platform, OSN+, with Anghami's music and entertainment streaming platform.
News categories: KIPCO, OSN, Sheikha Dana Nasser Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Joe Kawkabani, Elie Habib, Digital TV, MandA, Middle-East, Streaming