Connected TV & Devices
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NewsAmazon unveils Dolby Vision-equipped 4K TV
Amazon has launched its first Fire TV Edition TV with support for Dolby Vision.
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Industry Trends
Planet-scale AR in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Niantic says Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will bring unprecedented scale to AR gaming. It could also provide a glimpse into the future of entertainment.
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News
BBC abolishes free TV licences for over-75s
Almost four million UK pensioners will have to pay for a TV licence as of June next year after the government-funded scheme was confirmed to end today.
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Microsoft unveils 8K Xbox
Microsoft has announced its next-generation gaming console will support 8K resolution playback and allow 120 frames per second.
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News
BBC unveils Glastonbury 2019 broadcast line-up
The BBC has revealed its broadcast plans for this year’s Glastonbury festival, confirming that viewers and listeners will be able to experience extensive coverage through BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer.
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News
Disney+ predicted to take on Netflix and Amazon
The Disney+ streaming service is expected to add 19.2 million subscribers in Western Europe by 2024, driving the next OTT boom, according to Digital TV Research.
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News
Voice control transforms TV experiences
Voice has unlocked opportunities for broadcasters and platform operators to deliver customised experiences and next-generation TV experiences.
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Ben Lavender, DAZN
The creator of the BBC iPlayer and now DAZN’s chief product officer, Ben Lavender has led the design and development of the sports streaming service from start-up to launch in nine countries.
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Thought Leadership
Using the cloud to build data-driven broadcasters
As digital content consumption grows, for the first time broadcasters have a direct customer relationship with the viewer with “real-time” insight into the user experience, writes Yeming Wang.
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Industry Trends
NAB 2019: Esports targeted by kit vendors
NAB 2019: The rapid growth of esports is proving to be a godsend for live event kit vendors, and as a result was a major focus at this year’s show in Las Vegas
