Cineverse, the streaming technology and entertainment company, has announced that cineSearch, its AI-driven content discovery tool, is now available for public preview. cineSearch offers an intuitive, highly personalised search experience across top streaming services, including Netflix. cineSearch leverages advanced artificial intelligence to simplify the content discovery process. Ava, cineSearch’s AI video advisor, provides users with tailored […]

Google has rolled out a new feature which will allow users to search the internet by taking a video on their smartphone. Video search will let users point their camera at something, ask a question about it, and get search results. Android and iPhone users globally can gain access to the feature by enabling ‘AI […]

BBC R&D has launched Orbit, a new music discovery pilot which it says will allow music lovers to explore a dynamic soundscape of fresh music, drawn from tracks played by local BBC Introducing teams. “Orbit is our answer for anyone frustrated by algorithms making them feel stuck in a box they haven’t consciously chosen or […]

Mediagenix, a specialist in software solutions for content strategy, value management and scheduling, has announced its acquisition of Spideo, the specialist in humanised content recommendations, transparent personalisation, and enhanced catalogue discovery. This strategic acquisition aims to level the technological playing field with streaming giants, by unlocking smart content discovery for all. Mediagenix said the combined […]

Gracenote, the content solutions business unit of Nielsen, has launched Gracenote Watch Prompts, a new dataset that equips video platforms and services with facts about TV programmes and movies to influence consumer viewing decisions. Designed to be paired with viewer preference and consumption behaviour data, the new offering enables customers to deliver more personalised viewer […]

Samsung Electronics has confirmed that its Tizen OS will be embedded in Loewe’s latest premium TV, Stellar, now launching in Europe. According to the company, this is a significant milestone for the Tizen Licensing Programme, which started in 2022 and is now rapidly growing in Europe and worldwide. “This new collaboration with Loewe ensures that […]

AI-based content discovery, audience insights, and targeted advertising specialist ThinkAnalytics has announced a strategic partnership with TMT Insights, a leading provider of consulting, implementation services and developer of operations software for media companies. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in delivering cutting-edge solutions to media and entertainment (M&E) companies of all sizes by delivering […]

Adeia, the company whose patented innovations shape the way consumers explore and experience entertainment, has announced that Liberty Global has agreed to a long-term renewal agreement for Adeia’s media intellectual property (IP) portfolio. Liberty Global has played a critical role in bringing advanced digital communications and entertainment services to its customers. According to Statista, the […]

Qt Group and LG Electronics are partnering to embed the Qt software framework for application development in LG’s webOS based ACPLG’s in-vehicle entertainment platform. This collaborative effort aims to empower automotive OEM developers and designers to create more innovative, immersive content-streaming services for cars. This partnership builds on Qt’s existing support for LG’s customisable, open […]

LG Electronics is driving the transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) with its LG AlphaWare. An advanced, innovative, and user-centric suite of software, LG AlphaWare is designed to deliver immersive in-cabin experiences and will expand the definition and expectations of future automotive. LG’s software solutions were introduced this week at AutoTech: Detroit, where the company also […]