OTT software provider Vewd has confirmed that Vewd OS for Android TV operator tier, bringing the company’s signature Smart TV technology and essential modules to Android TV. Vewd OS is designed to enhance Android TV by speeding time-to-market and reducing CapEx with a turnkey experience and extensive product modules that adhere to core Android TV […]
Altice Portugal has renewed its IP license with TiVo. Altice in Portugal is the latest service provider to renew its licence as TiVo continues to build momentum in Europe for its IP portfolio – ensuring European operators can continue to deploy advanced products that use patented TiVo innovations. “The union of Altice Portugal and TiVo […]
Spotify has been named Samsung’s new go-to music service provider, which will give Samsung users a seamless listening experience between devices. According to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, the partnership with Samsung reduces the friction for users to get Spotify up and running on multiple Samsung devices once the accounts have been linked. “It allows us […]
This week marks the launch of the new LG Electronics AI Research Lab in Canada, an extension of the newly expanded LG Silicon Valley AI Lab in Santa Clara, California. Supporting LG’s vision of AI as a key future growth engine, the North American labs further enhance LG’s global research capabilities, which include AI labs […]
Atlantic Broadband, the 9th largest cable operator in the US, has launched the new TiVo Experience 4 combined with IP-based VoD. TiVo says its new entertainment platform features “a new, modern user interface with intuitive navigation and enhanced functionality, hyper-personalised viewing recommendations and an easy-to-use remote, offering.” “The new experience is not only visually beautiful, […]
UK broadcast regulator Ofcom has published a report which assesses how easily today’s viewers can find public service broadcasters’ (PSB) channels, and local TV programmes. This is the watchdog’s first report which fulfils a new duty under the Digital Economy Act. Alongside the report, Ofcom is consulting on updating the rules which give appropriate prominence […]
Netflix has unveiled a new design for its TV experience designed to make it easier to find titles on TVs. “At Netflix, we are constantly asking ourselves what can we do to make it even easier for our members to spend less time browsing and more time discovering stories they will love,” advised Stephen Garcia, […]
DISH has debuted its new integration with the Google Assistant for a Hands-Free TV entertainment experience. DISH customers with a Hopper, Hopper Duo, Joey or Wally can control their TV using just their voice when paired with an Assistant device, like Google Home, Android phones or iPhones. DISH is the first US pay-TV provider to […]
Movistar has launched the campaign #MeetMovistarHome to raise awareness of the advantages of Movistar Home, its virtual assistant (VA) service, which will launch in October. Additionally, Movistar is reportedly in talks with Google to integrate Google Home into its own VA, creating one system exclusive to Movistar subscribers. Voz Populi confirmed the negotiations quoting the […]
Accedo, the video experience specialist, has announced its first Google Home deployment with UK broadcaster, Channel 4. Bringing voice commands to its VoD service, All 4 viewers can now launch and control their viewing experience giving voice commands to Google Assistant on their Google Home and Google Home Mini. The news of a voice-controlled All […]