Digital TV News: ABS
Weighted average TV panel shipped exceeds 50" for the first time
Jul 24, 2023 – Research from Omdia indicates that, for the first time, the monthly LCD TV display shipment weighted average size has surpassed 50", as panel makers shift to larger sizes.
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Omdia, David Hsieh, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide
U.S. Cyber Trust Mark labeling program for smart devices announced
Jul 18, 2023 – The U.S. has announced a cybersecurity certification and labeling program to help Americans more easily choose smart devices that are safer and less vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Federal Communications Commission, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Digital TV, Gateway, Smart TV, USA
Amagi and TCL partner on FAST in the U.S.
Jul 13, 2023 – Amagi has been selected by TCL to support TCL TV in the US, delivering FAST channels to the platform via an end-to-end service covering streaming, distribution, and monetization.
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Amagi, TCL, Srinivasan KA, Mark Zhang, Haohong Wang, Content Distribution, Digital TV, North America, Streaming
Silverpush acquires Vidgyor
Jul 11, 2023 – Silverpush has announced the acquisition of Vidgyor. Vidgyor's ad-insertion technology enables the replacement of broadcast ads with targeted video ads on streaming platforms.
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Vidgyor, Silverpush, Mahaboob Khan, Hitesh Chawla, Advertising, Digital TV, India, MandA, Streaming, Worldwide
Astro launches FAST services on 'sooka' streaming service with Amagi
Jul 6, 2023 – Amagi has announced a partnership with Astro to support the launch of Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) services on sooka, Astro's standalone streaming service in Malaysia.
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Amagi, Astro, sooka, Srinivasan KA, Chu Young Lee, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Malaysia, Streaming
Large-area LCD shipments expected to decrease 3.2% in 2023
Jul 5, 2023 – Large-area LCD shipments are expected to exhibit negative growth of -3.2% YoY in 2023 owing to slower demand and panel makers' utilization management, according to Omdia.
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Omdia, Peter Su, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide
CIAO USA TV expands FAST presence with Amagi
Jun 29, 2023 – Amagi has announced a partnership with CIAO USA TV to amplify the distribution and monetization of CIAO USA TV's channel on Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST).
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Amagi, CIAO USA TV, Srinivasan KA, Giuseppe Barone, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide
Claro Colombia selects TVkey for direct-to-TV offering
Jun 19, 2023 – NAGRA (SIX:KUD.S) has announced that Claro Colombia has selected TVkey Cloud as a direct-to-TV offering, on Samsung smart TVs, for its Claro tv+ service.
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NAGRA, Claro Colombia, Samsung, Sebastian Kramer, Rodrigo de Gusmao, Colombia, Content Protection, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart TV
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.
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Apple, Bob Borchers, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Streaming, TV OS, Worldwide
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