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DIRECTV acquires majority stake in INVIDI Technologies
Jan 15, 2025 – DIRECTV has acquired majority ownership of INVIDI, a provider of addressable TV advertising solutions that allow marketers to target specific audiences on TV without wasting ad impressions.
News categories: DIRECTV, INVIDI Technologies, Amy Leifer, Advertising, Digital TV, MandA, USA

Telly partners with Sensory on speech-to-text for TVs
Jan 15, 2025 – Telly has partnered with Sensory on speech-to-text technology that allows users to speak naturally to their TV without the need for memorizing scripts or specific vocabularies.
News categories: Telly, Sensory, Inc, Sascha Prueter, Todd Mozer, Digital TV, Smart TV, USA, UX

DIRECTV introduces MySports sports streaming service
Jan 14, 2025 – DIRECTV has introduced MySports, a sports pack for fans looking for 24-7 sports. At launch, MySports includes 40 sports and broadcast channels and is initially available in 24 U.S. metro areas.
News categories: DIRECTV, Bill Morrow, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Oi sells pay TV operations to Mileto Tecnologia
Jan 9, 2025 – Oi and Mileto have agreed the sale of Oi's pay TV operations to a special purpose company, which will then be sold, after approval by the Judicial Reorganization Court, in a competitive process.
News categories: Oi S.A., Brazil, Digital TV, IPTV, MandA

LG and Samsung unveil TheTake-powered shoppable TV at CES
Jan 7, 2025 – TheTake has announced partnerships with LG and Samsung for its AI-powered shoppable TV technology. At CES, LG showcased a 'Click to Search' shopping feature powered by TheTake's technology.
News categories: TheTake, LG Electronics, Samsung, Tyler Cooper, Advertising, CES2025, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, USA, UX

Venu Sports won't go ahead
Jan 10, 2025 – Venu Sports, the proposed virtual MVPD service from ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery, will be discontinued. The collective decision by the three companies is effective immediately.
News categories: Venu Sports, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Telecom and pay TV revenue in Hong Kong to exhibit 1.8% CAGR
Jan 10, 2025 – Telecom and pay TV revenue in Hong Kong is expected to increase at a CAGR of 1.8% from 2024 to 2029, according to GlobalData. Pay TV revenue in the region will however decline over the period.
News categories: GlobalData, Sarwat Zeeshan, Broadband, Digital TV, Hong Kong, Market Research, Mobile, TV Services

HDR10+ Technologies announces latest ecosystem developments
Jan 8, 2025 – HDR10+ Technologies has provided an update on HDR10+ developments. New applications include everything from content creation and production to distribution and a growing number of viewing devices.
News categories: HDR10+ Technologies, Bill Mandel, Makoto Morise, ATSC 3, CES2025, Digital TV, Gaming, Streaming, UX, Worldwide

BitRouter announces new ATSC gateways for NEXTGEN TV
Jan 7, 2025 – BitRouter has announced the launch of two new ZapperBox models and the rollout of its 3.x software upgrade, designed to deliver a more affordable and versatile NEXTGEN TV experience.
News categories: BitRouter, Gopal Miglani, ATSC 3, CES2025, Digital TV, DVR, Gateway, Middleware, Set Top Box, USA