Netgem, the connected entertainment solution provider for telecom operators, has added integration of Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service to its cloud-based entertainment software provider. The integration means a new Netgem-developed Alexa skill, which is now available for operators across Netgem’s global footprint to integrate with their service offerings, will enrich the viewer experience and make finding […]
UK OTT service EE TV has become one of the first operators to offer a skill for Amazon Alexa via its set-top box. EE TV will support Alexa voice control through Amazon Echo or Echo Dot, meaning customers can just ask for information on what’s on, or to record their favourite shows. Customers can ask: […]
TiVo has reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30th 2017. “TiVo executed well in the second quarter with strong financial results,” said Tom Carson, President and CEO of TiVo. “We signed deals and launched products in pay-TV, OTT and mobile during the quarter. This included product deals with Millicom, Cable Onda and […]
The BBC has worked with Microsoft to build an experimental version of BBC iPlayer that uses artificial intelligence to allow individuals to sign in to BBC services using their unique voiceprint and to talk to their TV to select what they want to watch. Writing in the BBC Internet Blog, Cyrus Saihan, Head of Digital […]
TiVo has announced that US pay-TV provider, DISH, has completed its migration to TiVo Metadata. DISH is utilising TiVo’s rich metadata, such as programme information and image-based content, across its product platforms, including linear TV, VoD and DVR. “Today’s consumers want a visually-rich entertainment experience that makes it easy for them to quickly identify and […]
Internet giant Google is experimenting with autoplay videos that sees relevant trailers and clips played in response to users’ search results. The feature puts the autoplaying video at the top of search results as part of the knowledge panel for certain searches. Searches for information about movies or TV shows pops up the video in […]
TiVo has expanded its existing intellectual property (IP) licence agreement with TCL, the fastest-growing TV brand in the US and the third largest TV manufacturer in the world, into North America. The latest IP licensing deal, which extends into the next decade, provides coverage for TCL North America’s television offerings including its line of TCL […]
TiVo has unveiled its new fully-integrated Personalised Content Discovery platform. The new platform provides video operators with a comprehensive suite of content discovery features that combine TiVo’s conversational voice search with personalised search and recommendations. The platform also features powerful analytics capabilities that enable operators to conduct A/B testing; thus, giving operators the ability to […]
YouTube has revealed plans to redirect users searching for “violent extremist propaganda” and instead offer them videos that denounce terrorism. People searching for certain terms relating to the Islamic State group or other known terrorist organisations will be offered playlists of videos “debunking its mythology”. YouTube said it wanted to help prevent people being radicalised. […]
BuzzMyVideos, the next-generation and creator-first digital media company, has announced the launch of a Thumbnail Editor, their new audience development tool, which is designed to increase content discoverability and reach in today’s crowded content space of social video platforms. With the launch of Thumbnail Editor, BuzzMyVideos says it has has expanded its content optimisation and […]