Digital TV News: Sky

Amlogic and Skyworth announce AI motion technology STB
Sep 14, 2024 – Skyworth and Amlogic have announced an AI-powered STB solution, based on Amlogic's S905X5 SoC, enabling camera-based functionality for the modern living room.
News categories: Amlogic, Skyworth, James Xie, Srithar Bala, Digital TV, IBC2024, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Worldwide

Skyworth Google TV/Android TV device shipments exceed 36 million
Sep 11, 2024 – Skyworth has surpassed 36 million shipments of Google TVs and other Android TV OS devices, affirming Skyworth as a global leader in the industry and its growing market share.
News categories: Skyworth, Digital TV, IBC2024, IFABerlin, Market Research, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Worldwide

Mediagenix acquires Spideo
Sep 10, 2024 – Mediagenix has acquired Spideo. The combined strengths of the two companies will provide media companies with a toolkit to effectively optimize audience engagement and revenue generation.
News categories: Mediagenix, Spideo, Fabrice Maquignon, Gabriel Mandelbaum, Thibault D'Orso, Big Data, Digital TV, IBC2024, MandA, UX, Worldwide

Channel 4 and Yospace extend SSAI partnership
Sep 9, 2024 – Channel 4 and Yospace have extended their partnership. Yospace's SSAI technology plays a pivotal role in Channel 4’s digital ambitions by opening up addressable advertising across its live streams.
News categories: Yospace, Channel 4, Tim Sewell, Barry John, Advertising, Digital TV, IBC2024, Streaming, UK

Cox latest to integrate Xumo FAST channels into linear guide
Sep 4, 2024 – Xumo has partnered with Cox to integrate FAST channels into its linear guide. Also, later this year, Sky will integrate six FAST channels into the TV guide on Sky Glass and Sky Stream devices.
News categories: Xumo, Cox Communications, Cable TV, Digital TV, Streaming, UK, USA, UX

TiVo announces expanded availability of Smart TVs Powered by TiVo
Sep 4, 2024 – TiVo (NYSE: XPER) has expanded the number of OEM partners for its Powered by TiVo Smart TV platform. During IFA 2024, TiVo will showcase the OS on six of its already available OEM partners.
News categories: TiVo, Jon Kirchner, Digital TV, Europe, IFABerlin, Smart TV, TV OS

Paramount Global announces end of "go-shop" process
Aug 27, 2024 – Edgar Bronfman, Jr. has withdrawn his proposal to acquire Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA). The Skydance transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
News categories: Paramount Global, Charles E. Phillips, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Digital TV, MandA, Worldwide

Global TV market returned to growth in Q2 2024
Aug 26, 2024 – According to Counterpoint Research, the global TV market has recovered with 3% Y/Y growth in Q2’24, fed by strong shipments to developed regions gearing up for major sporting events.
News categories: Counterpoint Research, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide

Skyworth expands into Russia
Aug 20, 2024 – As a pioneer of the TV industry worldwide, SKYWORTH now makes its move into the Russian market. It aims to provide Russian audiences with cutting-edge technology and top-notch quality.
News categories: SKYWORTH, Digital TV, Russia, Set Top Box, Smart TV