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Samsung continues to lead soundbar market

Samsung Electronics has maintained its position as the world’s top soundbar brand for the 11th year in a row. According to market research firm FutureSource Consulting, Samsung captured a global market share of 20.1 per cent in revenue and 18.4 per cent in sales volume in 2024, further strengthening its leadership in the premium audio […]

March 10, 2025

Prime Video offers AI-powered dubbing

Prime Video has announced that it will begin offering AI-aided dubbing on licensed movies and series that would not have been dubbed otherwise. Effective immediately, AI-aided dubbing in English and Latin American Spanish is available initially on 12 movies and series, including titles such as El Cid: La Leyenda, Mi Mamá Lora and Long Lost. […]

March 6, 2025

Study: ICT suppliers need to adapt in digital transformation

The momentum for enterprise investment in emerging technologies remains robust with nearly half (47 per cent) of businesses investing in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), compared with 43 per cent in 2024. Forty-three per cent of survey respondents are investing in internet of things (IoT) and 33 per cent is investing in 5G technology, reflecting an […]

March 6, 2025

AI drama can run and run

Everything is all about AI. Even a lot of TV and film dramas feature it somewhere in the plot. But they will be in trouble if they have actually used it in production; see the fall from grace of The Brutalist, the Oscar favourite until it was found to have used an AI app to […]

March 5, 2025

BBC, Comcast, ITV, Google lead AI, 5G, news and sustainability innovation in 2025 IBC Accelerator Programme

IBC has announced the eight Accelerator projects and one Special Incubator project that have been selected to go forward as part of its 2025 Accelerator Media Innovation Programme. The programme provides an innovation framework for fast-tracking achievable, hands-on solutions that address real-world industry challenges with collaboration across the global media, entertainment and technology community. Pitched […]

March 4, 2025

VITAC rebrands as Verbit

VITAC, a North American provider of captioning products and media accessibility services, is rebranding as Verbit, the verbal intelligence platform. Established in 1986, VITAC has been an important part of the Verbit family since 2021, helping broadcasters, streaming providers and content creators turn spoken audio and video into accessible and actionable text. The strategic rebrand […]

March 4, 2025

Kaltura launches TV Genie

Kaltura, the AI Video Experience Cloud, has announced the launch of the Kaltura TV Genie which powers AI-infused entertainment experiences for live and on-demand streaming. TV Genie enables media and telecommunication companies to offer hyper-personalised lean-forward viewing experiences for audiences, as well as streamline their operations through enhancement and automation of content enrichment and curation. […]

March 4, 2025

Bitcentral debuts Fusion Insights

Bitcentral, a specialist in digital media workflows for broadcast and digital video, has announced the launch of Fusion Insights, an AI-powered solution designed to enable broadcasters, media production teams and digital content curators to maximise the value of their media assets and deliver more impactful decision-making and enhanced workflow efficiency. Managing vast media libraries has […]

March 3, 2025

ACT Fibernet announces breakthrough smart Wi-Fi results

ACT Fibernet, one of India’s leading internet service providers, has shared early results of its ACT SmartWi-Fi launch, powered by its proprietary router OS, ACT Zippy. Developed in partnership with Aprecomm, this AI technology has demonstrated its ability to deliver a superior Wi-Fi experience, resulting in significantly higher Wi-Fi performance across all device types and […]

March 3, 2025

Veritone announces AI deal with Vital Voices

Veritone, a specialist in building human-centered enterprise AI solutions, has announced that Vital Voices Global Partnership, a global nonprofit dedicated to empowering women leaders worldwide, has chosen Veritone’s Digital Media Hub (DMH) to enhance media management and storytelling. The collaboration underscores the transformative potential of AI technology for social good and is facilitated through the […]

February 28, 2025