Content discovery and viewer analytics solution specialist ThinkAnalytics has unveiled Personalized Images, which recommends personalised images from multiple catalogues on the UI, content carousels and programme guides based on the viewer’s interests and profile. Personalized Images applies advanced AI techniques and information science to automate the process of selecting the best and most appealing image […]
Babeleye, a global specialist in content metadata for video plathorms, has integrated its Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) solution into the HD+ Service, the recently launched premium broadcast TV service marketed by SES HD+ Ghana, a subsidiary of SES. The HD+ EPG is based on DVB standards, and is currently presented in English language. Theodore Asampong, […]
Finnish TV operators have, similar to their colleagues in other Nordic markets, felt the entry of both global and regional streaming services in previous years; and so are the national broadcasters also gearing up their D2C offerings. With the changed market landscape, DNA has chosen Simply.TV as their partner to support its TV business in […]
Gracenote, the content services arm of Nielsen Media, has launched Personalized Imagery to help video services increase engagement by presenting the most appealing programme images to viewers in their user interfaces (UIs), content carousels and programme guides. Leveraging Gracenote Video Descriptors including mood, theme and scenario in conjunction with cast information, the all-new imagery created […]
Hot on the heels of news emerging that he has been appointed a Non-Executive Director at Amino Technologies, former Verimatrix president Steve Oetegenn is joining content discovery and viewer analytics solution provider ThinkAnalytics in a similar role. “With his exceptional industry expertise and strong network of contacts, Steve will help to nurture new business opportunities […]
Streaming specialist Roku has announced that Roku OS was the No. 1 smart TV OS sold in the US and Canada, according to NPD’s Weekly Retail Tracking Service. Roku TV held 38 per cent of market share in the US and 31 per cent in Canada, based on available data from January 5th through December […]
Peter Docherty, Founder and CTO at ThinkAnalytics, has shared his industry predictions for 2021. He comments: “Super-aggregation and universal search have featured in my predictions for the last three years and appear again this year – with a twist. Today a growing number of operators are reinventing themselves as content aggregators offering, say, Amazon Prime […]
Flixed, the streaming resource website used by millions of people every year, has announced the launch of the Flixed TV Guide. The Flixed TV Guide allows Americans to see what’s currently airing on TV across any city, and any TV provider including cable, satellite, and live TV OTT services like Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, […]
Sony has started a patent action against TiVo. Sony, as well as a couple of its subsidiary companies, have commenced an action against TiVo (and its related businesses Rovi Guides and TiVo Solutions) before a California federal judge, arguing that its PlayStation consoles and similar products do not infringe patents controlled by TiVo. In essence, […]
UK multiplay operator Virgin Media has launched a new TV platform, Virgin TV 360, which it says offers a 360, seamless connected entertainment experience. The advanced TV line-up includes a new Mini box, new TV remote with voice control and smart new features which offer a fully-integrated, voice-activated and personalised service. According to Virgin, the […]