Digital TV News: TVN

DSCC projects beginning of LCD shortage
Sep 3, 2024 – Capacity additions put in place during the pandemic have resulted in oversupply in the display industry that continues in 2024, but that oversupply will turn to a shortage, according to DSCC.
News categories: DSCC, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide

Nearly 1 billion UHD TVs shipped worldwide
Sep 3, 2024 – Research from Omdia reveals that nearly 1 billion UHD TVs have been shipped globally, with the majority still in use. This analysis along with other entertainment trends will be presented at IBC.
News categories: Omdia, Jo Mayer, Digital TV, IBC2024, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide

Accedo powers launch of +SBT OTT service in Brazil
Sep 3, 2024 – Accedo has worked with Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT) on its new OTT video offering, +SBT. +SBT leverages Accedo's experience developing multi-screen UXes and its OTT product suite.
News categories: Accedo, SBT, Martin Sebelius, Roberto Grosman, Apps, Brazil, Digital TV, IBC2024, Streaming, UX

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

5G Broadcast receiver profile for Europe released for review
Sep 2, 2024 – The European 5G Broadcast handset taskforce has published a 5G Broadcast receiver profile for use by companies that are preparing for the roll-out of 5G Broadcast services in Europe.
News categories: European Broadcasting Union, Broadcast Networks Europe, Qualcomm, Antonio Arcidiacono, Lars Backlund, Lorenzo Casaccia, 5G, Broadcast, Digital TV, Europe, Mobile

Secure Service Key offers TV service on a USB stick
Aug 29, 2024 – Twise, DTVKit and the Service List Registry have announced Secure Service Key™, a USB stick that plugs into a television to enable a branded TV service via a dedicated operator application.
News categories: Service List Registry, DTVKit, Twise, Dr William Cooper, Nick Thorne, Xavier Teil, Digital TV, Europe, HbbTV, IBC2024, Set Top Box, Worldwide

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

Bridge Media Networks deploys Actus monitoring solution
Aug 27, 2024 – Bridge Media Networks, operator of the NEWSnet and Sports News Highlights networks, has announced the integration of Actus Digital's advanced monitoring solution to optimize its broadcast operations.
News categories: Actus Digital, Bridge Media Networks, Eric Wotila, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBC2024, QoE, USA

AirConsole in-car gaming coming to Volkswagen models
Aug 26, 2024 – Volkswagen is partnering with AirConsole to bring in-car gaming to its ID.7, ID.5, ID.4 and ID.3 product lines as well as new Passat, Tiguan and Golf models.
News categories: AirConsole, Volkswagen, Gaming, In-Car, Worldwide