Friend MTS, the content and revenue protection specialist, has announced that castLabs, a global player in premium digital video technology, has joined the ASiD Watermarking Partner Programme to better protect premium content from streaming piracy on OTT connected devices. “Integrating Friend MTS’ ASiD subscriber watermarking within our PRESTOplay video player SDKs, alongside our DRMtoday DRM […]
Comcast’s Xfinity and Fandango businesses have announced an integration that gives movie fans the ability to find local showtimes and movie tickets right on their television. Starting immediately with Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Xfinity X1 customers can say “Get tickets” into their X1 voice remote while watching the movie trailer to search more than 30,000 theatrical […]
Oregan Networks, a supplier of digital TV software and services for over 20 years, unveils SparQ: the latest version of its advanced STB client middleware solution which captures the trend towards open source distributed development and cloud-based content delivery platforms. Leaning on its unique expertise and experience in optimising middleware code for the most challenging […]
Noting that summer is just around the corner, but that there is a lot of great TV on Hulu that its users won’t want to miss, “experiences that matter most to you when you’re on-the-go: mobile and web” it says, the streaming service is introducing a range of updates, suggesting that leaving the house does […]
TV and entertainment innovation specialist Netgem has launched its first all-in-one Smart soundbar + TV box in the UK. SoundBox HD is now available direct to consumers under the Netgem brand via Amazon.co.uk and will be bundled by Service Providers starting from June. Following its unveiling in February 2017, Netgem SoundBox has had a positive […]
Media and entertainment metadata provider Gracenote, a Nielsen company, is helping to enhance the experience for TV viewers who use new Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (vMVPD) services. A new TV metadata and electronic programme guide (EPG) solution from Gracenote enables Smart TV and streaming device manufacturers that offer live TV streaming services to make […]
TiVo has entered into a multi-year (IP) licence agreement covering the consumer electronics brands of the Fnac Darty Group, the European retailer of entertainment and leisure products, consumer electronics and household appliances. The new multi-region European intellectual property license enables Fnac Darty to enhance its own branded STB and TV products with patented TiVo innovations. […]
The Google Assistant is now available on LG’s 2018 AI TV line-up. This includes both LG OLED TVs and LG Super UHD TVs with ThinQ AI, which will deliver AI features operated directly through the TV’s remote control with no additional hardware required. Google and LG sat the collaboration between will add more convenience in […]
Starz, a Lionsgate company, has confirmed the launch of its Starz app on Google Home. Starz subscribers can now use their voice to watch and control playback of exclusive Starz Original series including Counterpart, Outlander, American Gods, and the upcoming Vida and Sweetbitter premieres on May 6th using Google Home and Chromecast connected devices. The […]
Following advanced-television.com’s reporting that a deal was imminent, Permira, the global private equity firm, has confirmed that it is to acquire Cisco’s Service Provider Video Software Solutions (SPVSS) business. Following the close of the transaction, the Permira Funds will create a new, rebranded company focused on developing and delivering video solutions for the pay-TV industry. […]