Advanced HDR by Technicolor and Zinwell, a provider of digital cable, satellite, wireless equipment, 5G and Internet of Things products, are teaming up to integrate the Advanced HDR by Technicolor technology onto next-generation ATSC 3.0 conversion boxes manufactured by Zinwell for the North America market. “Consumers increasingly expect higher picture quality across platforms, while broadcasters […]
A3SA, the ATSC 3.0 Security Authority, has announced that two electronics manufacturers are developing convenient Home Gateway content viewing options for ATSC 3.0 viewers who want to watch free secure broadcast NEXTGEN TV signals throughout the home. Solutions from both BitRouter’s ZapperBox and ADTH are launching with new options that extend the reach of free […]
Atlanta DTH (ADTH) has announced a major update that will expand the functionality of its NEXTGEN TV receiver by enabling gateway capabilities allowing viewers to stream NEXTGEN TV protected programming across multiple connected devices in the home. The new capability will be delivered in time for the holiday season as a software update to existing […]
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is pushing hard for broadcasting’s ‘next-gen’ ATSC 3.0 adoption – which can handle 4K, High Dynamic Range (HDR) immersive audio and other valuable benefits for viewers. But it means considerable investment for broadcasters. ATSC 3.0 was adopted by the FCC as a standard back in 2017, and if transmissions […]
The US’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken additional actions to accelerate broadcasters’ transition to the next-generation television standard, known as ATSC 3.0, by providing regulatory clarifications that can encourage the expeditious transition to this new standard and the benefits this transition can unlock for TV viewers across the country. This action reflects the Commission’s […]
Brazil’s official adoption of its ‘DTV+’ system marks a major milestone in the Americas’ transition to next-generation broadcasting, according to ATSC, The Broadcast Standards Association, the international standards development organisation behind the suite of standards known as ATSC 3.0. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a landmark Presidential Decree on August 27th establishing […]
Video software PROVIDER Synamedia has announced that its Media Edge Gateway (MEG), an ATSC 3.0 software-based IRD, now supports Device Security requirements as specified by ATSC 3.0 Security Authority’s (A3SA). MEG is one of the first professional broadcast solutions that supports this security specification. MEG delivers value related to cost-effectiveness, flexibility, future-proofing and security. Customers can […]
FreeCast has announced its Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) entertainment software platform, a service designed to allow telecoms and ISPs across the globe to offer a monetisable video product without costly infrastructure and hardware investments. This will allow telecoms to tap into a new revenue stream that is currently dominated by smart TV platforms. This is achieved by […]
WCTEPublic Media Venture Group (PMVG) has announced that it is now providing real-time translation of closed captioning from English to Spanish on PMVG’s NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) test bed station in Cookeville, Tennessee. The initiative, which illustrates the capabilities of NextGen TV broadcasters to offer new services and expand available audiences, is a collaboration among […]
Triveni Digital has announced that Fred Engel, principal at Fred Engel Technology Consulting, has joined the company as a strategic consultant. Engel, who serves on the board of directors for ATSC, led innovative datacasting efforts utilising NEXTGEN TV during his tenure at PBS North Carolina. His skills will play a key role in expanding Triveni […]