Digital TV News: Appear

Ofcom publishes latest Media Nations research
Aug 3, 2023 – Ofcom has published research looking at the media habits and preferences of people in the UK. Take-up of SVOD services has stalled with subscriptions plateauing at about 66% of households.
News categories: Ofcom, Broadcast, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, UK

Sky rolls out Entertainment OS 1.2
Jul 31, 2023 – Sky has rolled out new features to Entertainment OS, the Sky Glass and Sky Stream operating system that keeps getting smarter, as Entertainment OS 1.2 is made available on its devices.
News categories: Sky, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, TV OS, UK, UX

Audi integrates YouTube into various models
Jul 25, 2023 – Audi is integrating YouTube into selected models' infotainment systems. YouTube is the first video platform available for download via Audi's new native store for apps.
News categories: Audi, YouTube, Canada, Digital TV, Europe, In-Car, Streaming, USA

TOGGO & 3SS launch kids video app on Android Automotive OS
Jul 26, 2023 – 3 Screen Solutions (3SS) has announced that SUPER RTL Fernsehen has launched the world's first kids-only native video app on Android Automotive OS, with a UI/UX engineered by 3SS.
News categories: 3SS, SUPER RTL Fernsehen, Tomasz Dzikowski, Robert Dube, Apps, Digital TV, Germany, IBC2023, In-Car, Streaming

Insys Video taps into LATAM market with Power Diamond
Jul 14, 2023 – Insys Video Technologies and Power Diamond (PWD) have partnered to provide customers in Latin America with white label OTT solutions and tools for online video streaming.
News categories: Insys Video, Power Diamond, Krzysztof Bartkowski, Brazil, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming

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

XITE partners with Brand Metrics for CTV measurement
Jun 14, 2023 – Brand Metrics has announced that its measurement methodology will be applied to XITE's CTV campaigns to provide advertisers with evidence of campaign effectiveness.
News categories: Brand Metrics, XITE, Anders Lithner, Robby Kraai, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Joymo and British Basketball launch live streaming service
Jun 13, 2023 – Joymo and the British Basketball Federation have unveiled a partnership for the launch of GB Basketball TV. The Joymo-powered OTT hub becomes the home of GB Basketball content.
News categories: Joymo, British Basketball, Hannah Griffiths, Chris Grant, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, UK, Worldwide

tvOS 17 brings FaceTime and video conferencing to Apple TV 4K
Jun 5, 2023 – Apple has announced Apple TV 4K software updates for this fall. With tvOS 17, FaceTime comes to Apple TV 4K, along with other enhancements for a more personalised experience.
News categories: Apple, Bob Borchers, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Streaming, TV OS, Worldwide