Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV

Explore More, Feel More: Panasonic announces the Z95A and Z93A with Fire TV built in

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Panasonic announces two new flagship OLED TVs for 2024, the Z95A (65" and 55") and Z93A (77").

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Panasonic announces two new flagship OLED TVs for 2024, the Z95A (65" and 55") and Z93A (77").
  • Superior image and audio quality is at the heart of the Z95A and Z93A thanks to a brand-new chipset and brighter panel.
  • In a world of content overload, the Z95A and Z93A stand out with their ability to aggregate content from both broadcast and streaming services.
  • This content-forward approach, made possible by Fire TV built in, offers viewers a streamlined experience in content discovery and consumption.

iWedia Launches HbbTV Harness: A Streamlined testing tool for HbbTV Compliance

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Key features of the HbbTV Harness tool:

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  • Key features of the HbbTV Harness tool:
    User-friendly interface: The HbbTV Harness Tool is designed with the end-user in mind, offering an intuitive and user-friendly interface for easy testing activities management.
  • Streamlined testing: With advanced features and tools, the HbbTV Harness Tool simplifies the testing and certification process, helping CE manufacturers bring compliant products to market more efficiently.
  • Quality and compliance: HbbTV Harness ensures that products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance with HbbTV specifications, delivering a superior viewing experience to end-users.
  • "We are delighted to present the HbbTV Harness Tool, which will empower CE manufacturers and with a comprehensive and efficient solution for HbbTV compliance," said Hans-Juergen Desor, iWedia CEO.

iWedia Launches HbbTV Harness: A Streamlined testing tool for HbbTV Compliance

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
CE, Certification, Weaving, Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV

Key features of the HbbTV Harness tool:

Key Points: 
  • Key features of the HbbTV Harness tool:
    User-friendly interface: The HbbTV Harness Tool is designed with the end-user in mind, offering an intuitive and user-friendly interface for easy testing activities management.
  • Streamlined testing: With advanced features and tools, the HbbTV Harness Tool simplifies the testing and certification process, helping CE manufacturers bring compliant products to market more efficiently.
  • Quality and compliance: HbbTV Harness ensures that products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance with HbbTV specifications, delivering a superior viewing experience to end-users.
  • "We are delighted to present the HbbTV Harness Tool, which will empower CE manufacturers and with a comprehensive and efficient solution for HbbTV compliance," said Hans-Juergen Desor, iWedia CEO.

wedotv Launches FAST Platform on Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD Satellites for Audiences in Italy

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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Global AVOD and FAST channel programmer and distributor wedotv is expanding its distribution strategy to include satellite platforms, with the launch of a new wedotv FAST channel platform for audiences in Italy via Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD satellites, at 13° East.

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  • Global AVOD and FAST channel programmer and distributor wedotv is expanding its distribution strategy to include satellite platforms, with the launch of a new wedotv FAST channel platform for audiences in Italy via Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD satellites, at 13° East.
  • Starting this month, wedotv will add a lineup of 30 FAST channels, including its own proprietary FAST channels, wedo movies, wedo big stories and wedo sports.
  • The HOTBIRD satellites are the reference video neighbourhood for audiences in Italy.
  • The launch of wedotv on HOTBIRD highlights the relevance of satellite to bring new types of content to audiences wherever they are located.

Labwise by Allegro DVT Introduces the First DVB-TTML Subtitling Test Suite

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Labwise by Allegro DVT, the leader in Digital TV Testing & Video Decoder Compliance announces the availability of the industry’s first DVB-TTML Test Suite which enables testing of the mandatory DVB-TTML Subtitling Systems Specification specified in ETSI EN 303 560 V1.1.1.

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  • Labwise by Allegro DVT, the leader in Digital TV Testing & Video Decoder Compliance announces the availability of the industry’s first DVB-TTML Test Suite which enables testing of the mandatory DVB-TTML Subtitling Systems Specification specified in ETSI EN 303 560 V1.1.1.
  • DVB TTML was developed by the Digital Video Broadcasting Project, an industry Consortium that sets standards for digital television broadcasting.
  • TTML has gained significant traction within broadcasters and content providers worldwide to provide standardized captioning and subtitling practices.
  • "We see the release of our DVB-TTML Test Suite as a major step to foster the deployment of this new subtitling format.

Freeview Australia Signs Multi-Year Media IP License Renewal with Adeia, Meeting the Growing Demand for Broadcast Video-On-Demand Content in Australia

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Freeview Australia plays a critical role in providing Australian audiences with frictionless, cost-free, live and on-demand access to popular local & international content offered by Australia’s major free-to-air broadcasters: The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), Seven Network, Nine Network and Network 10.

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  • Freeview Australia plays a critical role in providing Australian audiences with frictionless, cost-free, live and on-demand access to popular local & international content offered by Australia’s major free-to-air broadcasters: The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), Seven Network, Nine Network and Network 10.
  • “The world-class hybrid broadcast and broadband TV (HbbTV) service offered by Freeview Australia provides viewers with seamless access to high-quality entertainment experiences, extending the reach of free-to-air players while offering Australian consumers the convenience of accessing desired content when and where they choose,” said Dr. Mark Kokes, Adeia's chief licensing officer and general manager, media.
  • “Adeia’s media IP portfolio enables viewers to intuitively navigate Freeview’s vast library and find the content they desire.”
    Adeia has spent decades investing in advanced research and development to create market-leading technologies for the media and entertainment industry.
  • Adeia's innovative solutions touch practically every aspect of consumers' day-to-day interaction with their entertainment, enabling Adeia's customers to build customized, next-generation digital entertainment solutions for users around the globe.

Xperi Announces Expansion of Vewd OpX for TV Operators

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Friday, September 9, 2022
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Xperi Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: XPER) (Xperi) announced today at IBC 2022 the launch of Vewd OpX for Android TV Operator Tier.

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  • Xperi Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: XPER) (Xperi) announced today at IBC 2022 the launch of Vewd OpX for Android TV Operator Tier.
  • Vewd OpX continues to be available for global operators and hybrid TV applications leveraging European broadcast standards such as HbbTV as well, and this latest expansion shows the continued growth of the product.
  • Evoca has been a valued customer since 2021, when Vewd OpX was rolled out on Evocas Scout receiver.
  • On Android TV Operator Tier, Vewd OpX can be used as a custom launcher, TV app, and to customize the Android TV standard setup wizard.

AMLOGIC SUPPORTS FOXXUM OS 4 AS A LAUNCH PARTNER

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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KIEL, Germany, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After announcing the partnership with RDK as one building block of Foxxum OS 4, the latest version of the 2020 successfully introduced Foxxum CTV OS, Foxxum today announced a strategic and long-term partnership with Amlogic, a CTV semiconductor innovation leader and volume market leader in China, as the first SOC provider powering Foxxum OS 4.

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  • KIEL, Germany, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After announcing the partnership with RDK as one building block of Foxxum OS 4, the latest version of the 2020 successfully introduced Foxxum CTV OS, Foxxum today announced a strategic and long-term partnership with Amlogic, a CTV semiconductor innovation leader and volume market leader in China, as the first SOC provider powering Foxxum OS 4.
  • Foxxum OS 4 will be available for CTVs and Set-Top Boxes in Retail and Pay TV Operations.
  • Ronny Lutzi, Foxxum CEO, says: "Our partnership with Amlogic will make Linux-based solutions much more attractive for CTV-Manufacturers, provide all must-carry content, and allow significant cost reductions.
  • Foxxum OS 4 will allow selected licensees joining our Mission One JVA (Joint Venture Alliance) to capture up to 70% of the monetization revenues.

WCRN Boston Launches First ATSC 3.0/Next Gen TV Platform in Boston

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Boston, MA., Aug. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WCRN TV 31 Boston has launched the regions first ATSC 3.0/Next Gen TV platform.

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  • Boston, MA., Aug. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WCRN TV 31 Boston has launched the regions first ATSC 3.0/Next Gen TV platform.
  • Initially, four program channels will be offered to viewers in Boston, France 24, Retro TV, and Heartland TV, and Paranormal TV.
  • This ATSC 3.0 product is a work in progress and WCRN is utilizing its platform to develop cutting edge uses.
  • The broadcast business is transitioning from a programming delivery platform to a data delivery service, given ATSC 3.0s IP platform.

New Report Reveals Converged Broadcast and Streaming Services To Become Mainstream

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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The 2022 Secure Streaming & Broadcast Workflows Report found that, despite dire industry warnings, respondents 63% of whom work in the streaming industry indicated live-linear and broadcast TV isn't going away anytime soon.

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  • The 2022 Secure Streaming & Broadcast Workflows Report found that, despite dire industry warnings, respondents 63% of whom work in the streaming industry indicated live-linear and broadcast TV isn't going away anytime soon.
  • "We conducted the survey alongside Streaming Media to uncover secure streaming and broadcast trends and their role within the anti-piracy workflow.
  • Intertrust's ExpressPlay Media Security Suite provides converged security solutions for broadcast TV and streaming services.
  • Streaming Media administers and hosts the annual Streaming Media East, Streaming Media West, Streaming Media Connect, and Content Delivery Summit conferences.