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EBS rebrands as PA TV Metadata

PA TV Metadata is the new name for EBS, the provider of electronic programme guides (EPGs) and VoD metadata. The rebrand follows the integration of the business into PA Media, the national news agency for the UK and Ireland. In 2018, PA Media Group – the parent company of both businesses – acquired a majority […]

June 10, 2021

LG Smart TV US launch for fuboTV

LG Electronics has confirmed the availability of the fuboTV app on its webOS Smart TVs (2018-2021 models) in the US, including its LG OLED TV lineup. LG customers can now enjoy more than 100 sports, news and entertainment channels from sports-focused live TV streaming platform fuboTV. LG Smart TVs users will be able to enjoy […]

June 8, 2021

WIND VISION ups QoE with ZAPPWARE solution on AWS

WIND VISION, the first Android TV subscription platform launched in Greece and one of the first of its kind in Europe, continues to innovate and evolve to provide the best user experience. One of the ingredients of this success is leveraging leading technology and IT services. In addition to using ZAPPWARE’s platform for video services, […]

June 3, 2021

Simply.TV lands multi-year ORS metadata and EPG deal

In a move to build the most user-friendly and engaging TV solution for Austria, the ORS group has signed a multi-year deal with the Copenhagen-based metadata specialist Simply.TV. ORS chose Simply.TV after a thorough multi-vendor assessment covering: The ability to deliver real-time metadata from 100+ linear TV channels Direct feed integration with Austrian and German […]

June 2, 2021

Smart TV Football Corner app from Vestel

Multi-brand TV manufacturer Vestel has launched a new app that it says will immerse football fans across Europe in every big match, and major tournament. Designed in collaboration with agency and app creator, TeraVolt, the Football Corner app is available now on all Vestel-manufactured Smart TVs, including those made for brands such as Hitachi, JVC, […]

May 25, 2021

Android TV homescreen updates for Freeview Play

Android TV has rolled out homescreen updates to its interface for UK viewers on connected TV platform Freeview Play models designed to make it easier for viewers to explore the full range of content available and discover new favourites. A new Discover tab features personalised recommendations based on viewing history and interests, alongside what’s trending […]

May 6, 2021By Colin Mann

Forecast: Solid growth for South Korea pay-TV revenue

Revenues from pay-TV services market in South Korea are set to grow from $6.4 billion in 2020 to $7.2 billion in 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5 per cent, mainly supported by the increasing Internet protocol television (IPTV) subscriptions and growing pay-TV average revenue per user (ARPU), according to GlobalData, the […]

May 4, 2021

Latest ATV streaming interviews

  Atv talks to Martin Bergenwall of Verimatrix about Streamkeeper and the all-new hyper-flexible SaaS Secure Delivery Platform Founder Roy Taylor talks to A-tv about Ryff, the  AI driven product placement solution and market. ATV talks to Christian Lefebvre of Technicolor about the changing landscape of OTT and the abiding importance of the STB and […]

April 23, 2021

ScreenHits TV aggregator launched

A new TV Streaming App – ScreenHits TV – which combines a user’s TV streaming channels into one TV guide has launched on Apple iPads, Android TV, Chromecast and Fire Stick platforms. ScreenHits TV allows subscribers to integrate and manage many of the top TV/online streaming services, and users can also see what is trending; share […]

April 8, 2021By Colin Mann

Acorn TV on Netgem TV platform

Telco TV specialist Netgem has confirmed the launch of streaming service Acorn TV, claiming it as another ‘UK first’ addition to Netgem TV, the end-to-end TV service powering the UK’s growing community of Altnets and challenger ISPs. The service is available for £4.99 (€5.85) per month after a 30-day free trial. Users who sign up […]

March 31, 2021