Digital TV News: Chris Jo

LG brings Xbox cloud gaming to its TV gaming portal
Jan 6, 2025 – LG has announced that owners of LG's latest Smart TVs will be able to discover and play a wide selection of PC and console games, and soon Xbox, through its new Gaming Portal.
News categories: LG Electronics, Xbox, Chris Jo, Lori Wright, Apps, CES2025, Digital TV, Gaming, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide

CANAL+ takes partnership with LG on Smart TVs to a new level
Oct 17, 2024 – LG and CANAL+ Group have announced the renewal and strengthening of their global partnership for the distribution of CANAL+ Group Applications on webOS in all CANAL+ Group Territories.
News categories: CANAL+ Group, LG Electronics, Philippe Schwerer, Chris Jo, Africa, Apps, Asia, Digital TV, Europe, Smart TV

LG and Rakuten TV launch VOD service in Europe
Sep 25, 2024 – LG and Rakuten TV have launched LG Movies & TV, a VOD service accessible without the need for a subscription and now available on LG TVs across the UK, Germany, Spain and Italy.
News categories: Rakuten TV, LG Electronics, Sidharth Jayant, Chris Jo, Digital TV, Germany, Italy, Smart TV, Spain, Streaming, UK

DISH to add to fleet with new Maxar satellite order
Apr 18, 2023 – Maxar (NYSE: MAXR) (TSX: MAXR) has received an order for a direct broadcast satellite from DISH, designated ES XXV. The satellite will be operated by DISH and deliver content across North America.
News categories: Maxar, DISH Network, Chris Johnson, Content Distribution, Digital TV, North America, Satellite

Red Bee, Nowtilus and Equativ launch FAST channels on LG Smart TVs with High View
Sep 29, 2022 – Red Bee Media, Nowtilus and Equativ (formerly Smart) have announced the launch of a jointly created FAST offering. High View is the debut customer, distributing the content on LG Smart TVs through LG Channels.
News categories: Red Bee Media, High View, LG Electronics, Nowtilus, Equativ, Steve Nylund, Alexander Trauttmansdorff, Chris Jo, Austria, Digital TV, Germany, Smart TV, Streaming, Switzerland

LG replaces legacy Smart TV ACR with own proprietary solution
Sep 15, 2022 – LG Ads Solutions has announced the rollout of its proprietary ACR technology across LG TVs globally. The rollout will replace legacy technology across Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Australia.
News categories: LG Ads, LG Electronics, Raghu Kodige, Chris Jo, Advertising, Africa, Asia, Australia, Big Data, Digital TV, Europe, Latin America, Smart TV

Discovery develops audience measurement for its Olympic Winter Games coverage
Feb 1, 2018 – As part of their preparations to deliver coverage of the Olympic Winter Games, Discovery and its sports brand Eurosport have developed a methodology to measure audience behavior across Europe. The metrics will capture data across free-to-air, pay TV, online and social platforms.
News categories: Discovery, Jean-Briac Perrette, Chris Jones, Thomas Bach, Big Data, Digital TV, Europe, Mobile

Industry forum formed to boost VR adoption
Jan 5, 2017 – At CES, 28 companies announced the Virtual Reality Industry Forum (VRIF), a not-for-profit company with its purpose stated as: “To further the widespread availability of high-quality audiovisual VR experiences, for the benefit of consumers.”
News categories: Virtual Reality Industry Forum, David Price, Chris Johns, CES2025, Digital TV, Metaverse, Worldwide

Digital TV Group launches the UK UHD Forum
Aug 1, 2013 – The Digital TV Group has announced the launch of the UK UHD Forum. The group will co-ordinate UK requirements to build a knowledge base for the future interoperability of Ultra HD, and will work hand-in-hand with FAME and other European standards organisations.
News categories: Digital TV Group, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart TV, UK