Digital TV News: Variety
DASH Industry Forum (DASH-IF) becomes part of the SVTA
Jul 23, 2024 – The DASH Industry Forum (DASH-IF) is now part of the Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA). A DASH-IF Working Group will continue the work that was carried out by the DASH-IF association.
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SVTA, DASH-IF, Jason Thibeault, Thomas Stockhammer, Alex Giladi, Iraj Sodagar, Elad Nafshi, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide
OKAST and Bouygues Telecom launch app for tourists in France
Jul 22, 2024 – OKAST and Bouygues Telecom have created an app for travellers in France offering content such as tourist guides and travel tips, as well as allowing users to access TV channels in a variety of languages.
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OKAST, Bouygues Telecom, Cédric Monnier, Apps, Digital TV, France, Streaming
Bitcentral's ViewNexa to power Politics In Color streaming channel
Jul 15, 2024 – Bitcentral has announced that AZA Group and BlaCon Media are to launch a streaming channel, Politics In Color, dedicated to election news and political analysis, on its ViewNexa platform.
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Bitcentral, AZA Group, BlaCon Media, Sam Kamel, Steven Bacon, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, USA
Samsung's Tizen OS to power Stellar TVs from Loewe
Jul 15, 2024 – Samsung has announced that Tizen OS will be embedded in Loewe's latest premium TV, stellar. Tizen OS offers a wealth of content and service options, making it the ideal choice for Loewe's customers.
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Samsung, Loewe, YS Kim, Digital TV, Europe, Smart TV, TV OS
Simplestream reveals preferred technology partnership with Freely
Jul 2, 2024 – Simplestream has onboarded several channels onto Freely in the UK. Fully compliant with Freely's requirements, Simplestream has made the process straightforward via a smooth end-to-end workflow.
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Simplestream, Freely, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBC2024, UK
Bitcentral launches media asset management with AI integration
Jun 26, 2024 – Bitcentral has launched Fusion Gateway, a cloud-based solution that integrates third-party AI tools with Bitcentral's media asset management (MAM) to improve speed and productivity.
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Bitcentral, Sam Kamel, Big Data, Digital TV, Worldwide
Dailymotion integrated into NetRange's in-car video solution
Jun 26, 2024 – NetRange has integrated the Dailymotion app and video technology into the NetRange Smart TV App Store and ACCESS Twine for Car (Twine4Car) in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) platforms.
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ACCESS CO, Dailymotion, NetRange, Michi Uemetsu, John Offreda, Content Distribution, Digital TV, In-Car, Streaming, UX, Worldwide
YouTube and Instagram redefine video service popularity in 2024
Jun 20, 2024 – Omdia research has found that YouTube continues to dominate as the most popular video service globally, while Instagram has surged ahead of Netflix and TikTok in the USA.
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Omdia, Maria Rua Aguete, Brazil, Digital TV, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Market Research, Mexico, Spain, Streaming, UK, USA
LG and Blacknut provide cloud video games through webOS
Jun 18, 2024 – LG and Blacknut have partnered to bring additional cloud gaming options to LG Smart TVs in the U.S. with the addition of Jackbox Party Starter & Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway.
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Blacknut, LG Electronics, Olivier Avaro, Matthew Durgin, Digital TV, Gaming, Smart TV, TV OS, USA
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