According to research by Interpret, smart TV makers and gaming companies have been some of the most aggressive in the entertainment arena to bring new accessibility features to market. While innovations related to visual disabilities have been among the most plentiful, new capabilities for auditory and physical / mobility have also emerged. Improvements for cognitive […]
CommScope, a global player in home network solutions, has partnered with Orange Belgium to provide its subscribers with the latest generation of set tops powered by the Android TV operating system (OS) designed to provide both live television and premium streaming services. “There is no doubt that the viewing habits of our subscribers have evolved […]
Jeremy Doig has been named Chief Technology Officer, Disney Streaming, where he will lead the technology organisation and global technology strategy for The Walt Disney Company’s portfolio of direct-to-consumer streaming services. Doig, a 30-year veteran in online media, will play a key role in propelling the next phase of technical innovation and growth for Disney+, […]
Chinese technology company Huawei saw revenues for 2021 of 636.8 billion Chinese yen (€89.6bn), but this is dramatically down on the 891.4 billion yen revenue for 2020 – a fall of 28.5 per cent. The biggest hit was to the company’s consumer business, no longer being allowed access to Google’s Playstore for example, which saw […]
GTPL Hathway Limited (GTPL), the Indian Digital Cable TV and Broadband Service provider, has launched GTPL Genie – Hybrid Android TV Set Top Box which offers the convenience of Live TV channels and OTT Apps at an attractive bundle price starting at effective rate of ₹459 per month. GTPL Genie combines the strength of traditional Cable […]
Verimatrix, a specialist in powering the modern connected world, has announced that GTPL Hathway, a Multi-Service Operator (MSO) in India offering digital cable TV and broadband services, has selected the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) to protect its DVB Hybrid network for Google Android TV-based devices. “Verimatrix is a time-tested content security leader in […]
Xbox is the world’s most popular console brand, according to a study by gaming site solitaired, which analysed Google Trends data for searches for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch in more than 200 countries. The data revealed that Xbox is the world’s favourite console, with it being the most searched in 97 nations around the world, […]
Google Cloud and BT have announced a strategic, five-year partnership to accelerate BT’s digital transformation. The collaboration will involve BT using a suite of Google Cloud products and services – sincluding cloud infrastructure, machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, security, and API management – to deliver superior customer experiences, reduce costs and […]
The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) has announced that LG Electronics, a multinational manufacturer of electronics, home appliances, and home entertainment solutions, has joined the organisation at the Promoter level. As a member of the Alliance, LG will collaborate with AOMedia members to advance open standards for media compression and delivery over the web. “We […]
Google is buying Mandiant for $5.4 billion (€4.9bn) to strengthen its Google Cloud cybersecurity offering. The price is a 57 per cent premium on Mandiant’s share price before media reports of a potential bid emerged. Mandiant is expected to provide enhanced services to support customers on premises and in the cloud. It’s known for detecting […]