Digital TV News: Immersion
LG and Blacknut provide cloud video games through webOS
Jun 18, 2024 – LG and Blacknut have partnered to bring additional cloud gaming options to LG Smart TVs in the U.S. with the addition of Jackbox Party Starter & Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway.
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Blacknut, LG Electronics, Olivier Avaro, Matthew Durgin, Digital TV, Gaming, Smart TV, TV OS, USA
Eutelsat selects ENENSYS DVB-SIS technology for UHD broadcasting in France
Mar 25, 2024 – Eutelsat has deployed ENENSYS' OneBeam DVB-SIS technology on EUTELSAT 5WB enabling France Télévisions to supply DTT transmitters in France, while simultaneously serving households via satellite on FRANSAT.
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ENENSYS, Eutelsat, France Télévisions, Régis LE ROUX, Laurence DELPY, Content Distribution, Digital TV, DVB-T2, France, Satellite
LG and Meta join forces on XR device development
Feb 28, 2024 – LG is ramping up its collaboration with Meta. LG envisions that by bringing together Meta's platform with capabilities from its TV business, a distinctive ecosystem can be forged in the XR domain.
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LG Electronics, Meta Platforms, William Cho, Park Hyoung-sei, Mark Zuckerberg, Digital TV, Metaverse, Worldwide
Apple previews entertainment experiences on Apple Vision Pro
Jan 16, 2024 – Apple has announced entertainment experiences for its Apple Vision Pro. Vision Pro enables users to watch new shows and films from streaming services including Apple TV+ and Disney+.
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Apple, Disney, Greg Joswiak, Bob Iger, Digital TV, Metaverse, Streaming, Worldwide
France Télévisions chooses Eutelsat for UHD channel distribution
Nov 13, 2023 – France Télévisions has signed a contract with Eutelsat (Paris, London: ETL) to broadcast two 4K channels - France 2 UHD and France 3 UHD - on both terrestrial and satellite networks in France.
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Eutelsat, France Télévisions, Laurence Delpy, Jacques Donat-Bouillud, Content Distribution, Digital TV, France, Satellite, Terrestrial
Rokid shows portable Android TV device for AR glasses at IBC
Sep 15, 2023 – Rokid has showcased its Rokid Station Android TV device at IBC 2023. Developed with HiMedia, the Rokid Station works with AR glasses to enable portable cinematic experiences anytime, anywhere.
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Rokid, Hui Du, Android TV, Digital TV, IBC2024, Metaverse, Streaming, Worldwide
Introducing Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer
Jun 5, 2023 – Apple has unveiled Apple Vision Pro, a spatial computer that blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay present and connected to others.
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Apple, Tim Cook, Mike Rockwell, Digital TV, Hardware, Metaverse, USA
LG unveils 2023 Smart TV lineup at CES
Jan 3, 2023 – LG is introducing a refreshed, more personalized user experience in 2023. New 'Quick Cards' offer users easy access to the content and services. LG's more advanced webOS makes it easy with personalized recommendations.
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LG Electronics, CES2024, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, USA, UX
StarHub releases Android TV set-top box with integrated soundbar
Sep 19, 2022 – StarHub has announced TV+ Pro, a set-top box with integrated soundbar designed to captivate audiences with an immersive TV experience delivered in Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, with audio tuning by Bang & Olufsen.
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StarHub, Dolby, Bang & Olufsen, Yann Courqueux, Ashim Mathur, Duncan McCue, Android TV, Cable TV, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Singapore
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