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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

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

Japan SVOD market to rise to $5.6 billion in 2028
Aug 29, 2024 – Subscription video on demand (SVOD) service revenue in Japan is expected to increase at a CAGR of 6.8% from $4 billion in 2023 to $5.6 billion in 2028, according to GlobalData.
News categories: GlobalData, Kantipudi Pradeepthi, Digital TV, Japan, Market Research, 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

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

Barb releases Q2 2024 UK SVOD subscriptions data
Aug 15, 2024 – Barb has released data from its Establishment Survey showing that 20m UK homes (68.7%) had access to an SVOD service in Q2 2024 - a slight increase from 19.5m UK homes (67.9%) in Q1.
News categories: Barb, Doug Whelpdale, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, UK

Ad-supported streaming booms with increasing viewer approval
Aug 6, 2024 – According to Kantar's latest global video streaming data and analysis, ad-supported streaming saw significant growth in Q2 2024, with AVoD increasing by 10% QoQ and FAST growing by 6%.
News categories: Kantar, Andrew Skerratt, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, Worldwide

Kantar releases Q2 2024 Entertainment on Demand data for the UK
Jul 24, 2024 – Kantar has released its latest Entertainment on Demand (EoD) data on the UK's streaming market. The study found that Disney+ took top spot for new subscriptions in Q2 2024 with a 19% share.
News categories: Kantar, Andrew Skerratt, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, UK