All Connected TV & Devices articles – Page 6
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NewsHollywood studios launch “Filmmaker Mode” for consumer TVs
Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese are among directors that have collaborated with the UHD Alliance to introduce a new UHD TV setting to extend the cinematic experience.
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BBC unveils “Beeb” voice assistant
The BBC is set to launch a new voice assistant service that will rival Amazon’s Alexa.
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Thought Leadership
The emergent reality of the connected home
Incorporating video and collaboration could bring TV to the centre of the connected home, says Quobis CEO Elias Pérez-Carrera.
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Kwesé TV gets green light from South African regulator
A commercial free-to-air TV licence has been awarded to Kwesé TV by South Africa’s media regulator ICASA.
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Vice, Facebook, Sony, BritBox, Netflix and MovieLabs to join IBC2019
IBC has announced new industry leaders will join the speaker line-up to explore opportunities and challenges around a consumer-first era in media.
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Viacom accelerates in-car entertainment with Access
US media company Viacom has partnered with Japanese software provider Access to bring TV entertainment including MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon to the car for its German audiences.
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Esports redefined with Weavr innovation project
The UK government-backed esports innovation project Weavr has unveiled the success of its first working prototype which is set to enhance esports and sports viewing experiences.
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Facebook ‘preparing’ to launch news section & Huawei reveals 5G-powered cloud
12 - 16 Aug: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Insight: Your guide to IBC2019
IBC preview magazine Insight contains interviews with keynote speakers, an overview of some of the technology trends that will dominate IBC2019 as well as guides to the show’s exciting and innovative features, from the Future Zone to the Esports Showcase.
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Cecile Frot-Coutaz
Less than a year after joining YouTube as head of its EMEA business, former Fremantle boss Cécile Frot-Coutaz spells out why the TV industry should embrace the platform – and explains how it is tackling harmful content on the site.
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Reliance Jio unveils 4K and fibre plans
Reliance Jio has confirmed the launch date for its fibre broadband offering along with a 4K set-top box and a cloud services partnership with Microsoft.
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Industry Trends
How to thrive and survive in niche OTT
Despite the dominance of Netflix and Amazon, the OTT market has room for all sorts of niche players, with new services emerging to cater for specialised audiences.
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India’s Dish partners Shemaroo for Punjabi TV service
Dish TV India has partnered with Shemaroo Entertainment to launch an ad-free service aimed at airing Punjabi movies and shows across its channels.
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UK to crack down on tech firms video regulation
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom is set to be granted new regulatory powers to ensure Facebook, YouTube and Instagram will comply with “minimum standards” for video sharing and live streaming.
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Ad buffering branded “engagement killer”
Connected TV viewing has resulted in a 130% year-on-year rise in streaming content, however ad buffering is causing a “crisis” in viewer engagement, according to a new report.
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Ofcom: Broadcast still leads UK TV market, but streaming is catching up
Half of UK homes are signed up to TV streaming services, but linear broadcasting still leads the market in terms of viewership, according to Ofcom.
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Google pledges carbon neutral sustainability on consumer devices
By 2020, Google has committed to carbon-neutral shipping and recycled plastic for all devices including Pixel phones, Google Home Minis and Chromecast.
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Econet shuts down pay-TV arm Kwesé TV
Econet Wireless has said it will shut its African pay-TV arm Kwesé due to economic issues in its home country of Zimbabwe.
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India’s ACT launches 4K TV streaming service
ACT Fibernet has launched a new 4K Android TV box with ultra-high definition entertainment to its customers with Netflix and Google Play streaming support.
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CTA boss: US and China are in artificial intelligence “battle”
The US is caught up in a “battle” with China over the future of artificial intelligence, according to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).
