Consume – Page 9
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Thought Leadership
A new dimension for home content management
Personalised in-home entertainment is redefining the TV experience, says Telekom Slovenije head of NEO Development Bine Lebeničnik.
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News
Hollywood 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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Webinar
See it differently: IBC2019 preview
Join IBC365 on-demand for your ticket to getting the most out of IBC with the help of some of the most innovative exhibitors on the show floor and experienced industry experts.
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News
TRAI eyes regulation for Indian broadcast tariffs
Indian subscription TV channels face review from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of Indian after viewers complained about higher bills and reduced content selection.
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News
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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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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News
SMPTE reveals lineup for SMPTE2019 conference
SMPTE has unveiled the full event lineup for its annual technical conference and exhibition, with cinematographer Todd Douglas Miller and astronaut Terry Virts amongst the featured speakers.
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Thought Leadership
Real-time engagement is a game-changer for all industries
In this new era of communications, customers and users want deeper, more interactive and collaborative experiences, as well as reliable, high-quality voice and video, says Agora.io chief operating officer Reggie Yativ.
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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
Canada invests $14.6M in OTT French language service
TV5Monde Plus has been developed to boost the digital and international visibility of French-language content with the Government of Canada investing $14.6 million.
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Industry Trends
The state of spatial sound
Advances in technology and new media devices are bringing premium features like immersive audio to a wider audience. Kevin Hilton looks at how market leader Dolby Atmos got to this point and the current state of the spatial sound market.
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News
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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News
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.