The HbbTV Association, a global initiative dedicated to providing open standards for the delivery of advanced interactive TV services through broadcast and broadband networks, has released version 2026-1 of the HbbTV Conformance Test Suite. The latest update further strengthens the Test Suite’s role as the central resource for manufacturers, broadcasters and platform operators seeking device […]
The HbbTV Association has published version 2.0.5 of its core specification, marking a key step in the evolution of the HbbTV standard. The specification was approved at the latest meeting of the HbbTV Steering Group. HbbTV 2.0.5 is an incremental update to HbbTV 2.0.4, published in 2024, and represents a significant technical advancement for hybrid […]
February 13th will see the launch in South Africa of Digital Radio using the Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) format. Aldred Dreyer, chairman of the DRM South Africa Group, the organisation that’s spearheading the development, roll-out and promotion of DRM radio in the country, has confirmed the trial will commence which follows the granting of a […]
Radiant Media Player, the HTML5 video and audio player for live, on-demand, and DVR content, has announced its integration with Cloud DRM, a highly scalable multi-DRM solution created by Big Blue Marble. This allows streaming platforms and media companies using Radiant Media Player to securely deliver protected video content across multiple end-user devices with a […]
Nagravision, a Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S) company, and MediaTek, the semiconductor manufacturers, have announced a strategic partnership to set a new standard in next generation digital rights management (DRM). The collaboration will deliver an on-device security solution that enables renewable content protection and eliminates the risks of credential management applied at the factory level, ushering in […]
Irdeto, a specialist in digital video platform experiences and security, has unveiled a new scalable feature to address key rotation requirements mandated by sports rights holders for the protection of high-value sports leagues. The new capability is part of Irdeto Control, a cloud-based multi-DRM solution that secures premium video content across all major devices, delivering […]
The HbbTV Association, a global initiative dedicated to providing open standards for the delivery of advanced interactive TV services through broadcast and broadband networks, has announced the release of version 2025-2 of the HbbTV Conformance Test Suite. This latest update introduces several enhancements, with a focus on Digital Rights Management (DRM) and the inclusion of […]
The HbbTV Association, a global initiative dedicated to providing open standards for the delivery of advanced interactive TV services through broadcast and broadband networks for connected TVs and set-top boxes, has announced a new specification for the integration of Digital Rights Management (DRM) in HbbTV implementations and services. The specification was approved at the latest […]
A report, Video piracy, from research and advisory firm Enders Analysis, notes that industrial scale theft of video services, especially live sport, is in the ascendance, and that combating piracy is a formidable challenge, providing a direct threat to profitability for broadcasters and streamers. According to Enders, Big Tech is both friend and foe in […]
BuyDRM, a provider of digital rights management (DRM) and content security services, has announced that Passes, a subscription platform for creators to connect with fans and monetise content, is using BuyDRM’s KeyOS MultiKey Service to secure content from illegal viewing or distribution. The KeyOS Content Security Platform is an award-winning, studio-approved Multi-DRM and Watermarking platform […]