Digital TV News: YouTube

Whale TV launches next generation independent TV OS
Sep 10, 2024 – Whale TV has announced the next generation of its independent TV OS: Whale OS 10. The new content-first UX has fewer menu levels and is personalized through AI-powered recommendations.
News categories: Whale TV, Jason He, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide

Rokid brings the magic of the big screen to AR glasses
Sep 7, 2024 – Rokid introduced the Rokid AR Joy 2 at IFA Berlin 2024. The AR kit, comprising Rokid Max 2 AR glasses and Rokid Station Android TV device, offers streaming from YouTube, Apple TV, and Disney+.
News categories: Rokid, Digital TV, IFABerlin, Metaverse, Streaming, Worldwide

inext announces TV5 Megogo Box 2 set-top
Sep 6, 2024 – inext has announced its TV5 Megogo Box 2, a set-top box with an intuitive user interface, 4K capability, and integrated MEGOGO service, offering movies, series and shows.
News categories: inext, MEGOGO, Digital TV, Europe, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Streaming

YouTube moves into the lead among media distributors in the US
Sep 3, 2024 – YouTube has moved into the lead among media distributors in the July 2024 Media Distributor Gauge report, Nielsen’s monthly view of U.S. TV consumption by media company.
News categories: Nielsen, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Market Research, USA

Ad-supported streaming surges in Australia
Sep 2, 2024 – The Australian entertainment subscription market, which includes video, music and game services, grew by 5% to 52.3 million services in the 12 months to June 2024, according to Telsyte.
News categories: Telsyte, Foad Fadaghi, Alvin Lee, Australia, Digital TV, Gaming, Market Research, Streaming

HD+ launches TV streaming stick in Germany
Sep 2, 2024 – HD+ has announced its HD+ IP TV streaming stick, enabling the reception of more than 100 HD channels over the internet. The HD+ IP TV stick will be available from mid-September.
News categories: HD+, Andreas Müller-Vondey, Digital TV, Germany, Set Top Box, Streaming

Telenor Sweden and SDMC unveil 4K Android TV dongle
Aug 23, 2024 – SDMC and Telenor Sweden have introduced the Tv-hubb, a 4K AV1 dongle, powered by Android TV. Made from recyclable and durable materials, the Tv-hubb is both compact and lightweight.
News categories: SDMC, Telenor, Ryan Yan, Hanna Idstam, Android TV, Digital TV, IBC2024, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Sweden, TV Everywhere

Increased usage of FAST impacts SVOD and MVPD subscriptions
Aug 19, 2024 – Two in three (66%) U.S. TV viewers are using FAST platforms in a typical month, according to a Horowitz Research report. Tubi, Pluto TV, Freevee, YouTube and Roku are the top-used FAST networks.
News categories: Horowitz Research, Adriana Waterston, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

U.S. TV viewing exhibits rare upswing in July
Aug 20, 2024 – According to Nielsen's The Gauge, in July, streaming was again the dominant category in the U.S., accounting for 41.4% of TV viewing. Streaming levels were over 5% higher in July compared to June.
News categories: Nielsen, Broadcast, Cable TV, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA