Advanced Television

TCL launches next-gen OD Zero Mini-LED technology at CES 2021

TCL Electronics (1070.HK), one of the leading players in the global TV industry and a leading consumer electronics company, has debuted its OD Zero Mini-LED technology at CES 2021. The rollout of high-performance and ultra-slim TCL TVs that will feature OD Zero Technology will be announced closer to its sales launch later this year. OD […]

January 11, 2021

Sky names Diversity Advisory Council

June 2020, Sky announced a series of commitments to support anti-racism and improve diversity and inclusion across the company. Sky committed to invest £10million per year across its markets for each of the next three years to improve representation and progression of minority groups. The business also committed to put targets in place to measure […]

January 11, 2021

Technicolor deployments of DOCSIS 3.1 gateways reaches 20m units

Despite the challenges brought on by a turbulent 2020, deployments of DOCSIS 3.1 gateways continued to rapidly rise, with Technicolor Connected Home shipping 20 million units worldwide since 2017. This significant milestone demonstrates Technicolor Connected Home’s continued position as the market leader in providing DOCSIS 3.1 customer premises equipment (CPE) to cable operators throughout the […]

January 11, 2021

albert launches updated production carbon calculator and certification toolkit

albert has updated its carbon calculator and certification toolkit. The two products form the cornerstone of albert’s offering to the industry helping TV and Film productions to measure their carbon impact as well as take active steps towards reducing it. The calculator was originally launched in August 2011 with the support of the albert consortium; […]

January 11, 2021

Gigaclear opens new warehouse in Swindon

Gigaclear, the rural broadband provider, has increased its capability to expand its ultrafast, full-fibre network across Britain by opening up a new office and warehousing facility in Swindon, designed to support headquarters, act as a central distribution hub, and supply its workforce with stock and equipment. The company, which has continued to connect rural communities […]

January 11, 2021

Gfinity appoints Bygrave

Gfinity, an eSports and gaming solutions provider, announces the appointment of Catherine Bygrave as Head of Publisher and Developer Relations. Bygrave joins from Activision and brings extensive international experience having been at the forefront of digital transformation in the video games industry for many years. Bygrave joined Activision in April 2011 and has held a […]

January 11, 2021

DoubleVerify reveals Brand Suitability Tiers

DoubleVerify, a software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, has made Brand Suitability Tiers generally available for advertisers and publishers. Brand Suitability Tiers represents the next evolution of the company’s brand safety and suitability solution, and was first announced in November 2020. “At a time when brand alignment with appropriate content has never […]

January 9, 2021

Hughes, Facebook launch Wi-Fi Hotspots in Chile

Hughes Network Systems, a global player in broadband satellite networks and services, has announced the launch of Hughes Express Wi-Fi in Chile. Already available in more than 1,500 small towns and communities in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Perú, each Hughes Express Wi-Fi hotspot is powered by satellite connectivity from Hughes and Facebook Connectivity’s Express Wi-Fi […]

January 9, 2021

Roku acquires Quibi’s content distribution rights

As anticipated, streaming specialist Roku has acquired the exclusive global distribution rights to short-form mobile content service Quibi’s shows and will make the content available for free on an ad-supported basis later this year to all Roku users. The Roku Channel will become the exclusive place to stream more than 75 shows and documentaries that […]

January 8, 2021

Data: Lockdown drives UK ent sales to £9bn

Locked-down Britain turned to digital music, video and games in record numbers in 2020, increasing entertainment revenues by 16.8 per cent to a record £9.05 billion (€10.05bn), according to preliminary data compiled by trade body the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA). It was the fastest growth rate since records began, driven above all by digital services, […]

January 8, 2021