Digital TV News: NVision

Sinclair and IIT Bombay partner on Broadcast-to-Everything research
Nov 8, 2024 – Sinclair and IIT Bombay are to collaborate on wireless broadcast services over telecom and broadcast networks, focusing on enhancements to the ATSC 3.0 wireless broadcast standard.
News categories: Sinclair, IIT Bombay, Chris Ripley, Mark Aitken, Professor Shireesh Kedare, Madeleine Noland, Shashi Shekhar Vempati, 5G, ATSC 3, India

DIRECTV to launch FAST platform this November
Oct 10, 2024 – DIRECTV plans to launch a FAST platform, MyFree DIRECTV, available online, via mobile, and on smart TVs and streaming devices, providing access to curated FAST channels and an on-demand library.
News categories: DIRECTV, DIRECTV Advertising, MyFree DIRECTV, Kent Rees, Vikash Sharma, Amy Leifer, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Samsung TV Plus partners with MLB, PGA Tour, F1 and ONE Championship
Apr 30, 2024 – At NewFronts 2024, Samsung Ads unveiled a new lineup of content on Samsung TV Plus, as well as new tools to enable advertisers to leverage AI for enhanced targeting and performance-driven outcomes.
News categories: Samsung, Michael Scott, Salek Brodsky, Cathy Oh, Travis Scott Howe, Advertising, Digital TV, NewFronts, Smart TV, Streaming, TV OS, USA

Dubai launches in-taxi interactive screens initiative
Mar 19, 2024 – Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced 4,500 interactive screens to provide taxi passengers with news, entertainment, offers, lifestyle content and promotions, on the go.
News categories: Binary Media, Roads and Transport Authority, Hala, Santosh Sarma, Ahmed Bahrozyan, Khaled Nuseibeh, Automotive, Digital TV, UAE

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.
News categories: LG Electronics, Meta Platforms, William Cho, Park Hyoung-sei, Mark Zuckerberg, Digital TV, Metaverse, Worldwide

RT-RK and iWedia introduce Smart Monitor OS
Jan 4, 2024 – RT-RK and iWedia have announced AndDesk, a Smart Monitor Operating System designed to revolutionize traditional monitors by transforming them into versatile smart devices.
News categories: RT-RK, iWedia, Apps, CES2025, Digital TV, Semiconductor, UX, Worldwide

Vianeos and UDC launch O.room Residential in Qatar
Oct 24, 2023 – Vianeos has announced a partnership with United Development Company (UDC) to provide residents of The Pearl Island - Qatar with a state-of-the-art IPTV service.
News categories: Vianeos, UDC Qatar, Jérôme Goubier, Nasser Abdulla Al Harmi, Digital TV, IPTV, Qatar

ACCESS partners with BMW on in-car video entertainment
Oct 10, 2023 – The first BMW cars have hit the road with ACCESS Europe's Twine4Car video entertainment for vehicles installed. Twine4Car provides access to a wide array of video and gaming options.
News categories: ACCESS Europe, BMW, Automotive, Digital TV, Streaming, UX, Worldwide

PlayOn and MediaRadar ink streaming data deal
Apr 6, 2023 – MediaRadar and PlayOn have announced that MediaRadar will use data derived from video captured via PlayOn to enhance their streaming Media advertising analytics and insights products.
News categories: MediaRadar, PlayOn, Todd Krizelman, Jeff Lawrence, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Streaming, USA