Digital TV News: Smart TV

SAT FILM selects multi-DRM from CryptoGuard
Feb 26, 2025 – CryptoGuard has deployed its multi-DRM solution at SAT FILM for the Polish operator's streaming service, SAT FILM GO, providing security for both linear and on-demand content.
News categories: CryptoGuard, SAT FILM, Kjell Carlswärd, Marek Barański, Digital TV, DRM, Poland, Streaming

ArabyAds & LG Ad Solutions partner with TVekstra in Turkey
Feb 21, 2025 – ArabyAds and LG Ad Solutions have joining forces with TVekstra to provide Turkish advertisers with access to TVekstra LG CTV inventory, backed by ArabyAds marketing technology and measurement.
News categories: ArabyAds, LG Ad Solutions, TVekstra, Mahmoud Fathy, Ed Wale, Merve Eraslanoğlu, Advertising, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming, Turkey, TV OS

Reliance Jio introduces JioTele OS smart TV operating system
Feb 18, 2025 – Reliance Jio has introduced JioTele OS, a smart TV operating system designed for the Indian market. Smart TVs powered by the OS will be available from February 21, 2025.
News categories: Jio, Digital TV, India, Smart TV, TV OS

MRC accredits Nielsen Big Data + Panel TV measurement
Jan 22, 2025 – The Media Rating Council has accredited Nielsen's Big Data + Panel National TV measurement. Big Data + Panel combines Nielsen's representative panel measurement with data from STBs and smart TVs.
News categories: Nielsen, Media Rating Council, Karthik Rao, George Ivie, Paul Ballew, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

Magnite to power programmatic on Samsung TV Plus in Southeast Asia
Jan 15, 2025 – Magnite (Nasdaq: MGNI) has strengthened its partnership with Samsung Ads to power programmatic advertising on Samsung TV Plus inventory in Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand for the first time.
News categories: Magnite, Samsung, Gavin Buxton, Alex Spurzem, Advertising, Digital TV, Philippines, Singapore, Streaming, Thailand

LG and Samsung unveil TheTake-powered shoppable TV at CES
Jan 7, 2025 – TheTake has announced partnerships with LG and Samsung for its AI-powered shoppable TV technology. At CES, LG showcased a 'Click to Search' shopping feature powered by TheTake's technology.
News categories: TheTake, LG Electronics, Samsung, Tyler Cooper, Advertising, CES2025, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, USA, UX

BitRouter announces new ATSC gateways for NEXTGEN TV
Jan 7, 2025 – BitRouter has announced the launch of two new ZapperBox models and the rollout of its 3.x software upgrade, designed to deliver a more affordable and versatile NEXTGEN TV experience.
News categories: BitRouter, Gopal Miglani, ATSC 3, CES2025, Digital TV, DVR, Gateway, Middleware, Set Top Box, USA

MediaTek unveils AI-powered picture quality enhancement technologies
Jan 7, 2025 – At CES, MediaTek has unveiled MiraVision Pro for smart TVs and other large displays. Its Pentonic 800 for Smart TVs is the first chipset to feature the AI-powered picture quality enhancement suite.
News categories: MediaTek, Hisense, CES2025, Digital TV, Semiconductor, Smart TV, UX, Worldwide

Sharp selects Xumo for 2025 AQUOS QLED Smart TVs
Jan 7, 2025 – Xumo has announced that Sharp will introduce a new line of QLED 4K UHD TVs featuring the Xumo TV operating system, launching across the U.S. in spring 2025.
News categories: Xumo, Sharp Home Electronics, Stephanie Cassi, Jim Sanduski, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, USA