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DTG: AI is a structural shift for TV

A report from the Digital TV Group (DTG) has highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly moving from experimentation into practical deployment across the television ecosystem, with implications that extend far beyond production efficiency. Drawing on industry discussions from DTG’s Technology Strategy Group, AI and the Future Television Ecosystem explores how AI is being applied […]

April 9, 2026

Forecast: 22m video telematics systems in US, Europe by 2030

Berg Insight, the IoT market research provider, has released a market study covering the video telematics market. The integration of cameras to enable various video-based solutions in commercial vehicle environments is one of the strongest trends in the fleet telematics sector in recent years. Berg Insight’s definition of video telematics includes a broad range of […]

April 2, 2026

Research: Broadcasters rebuilding live operations around IP

Broadcasters are rebuilding live operations workflows around IP delivery as satellite and dedicated fibre distribution decline, according to research from Caretta Research produced in partnership with Zixi. The shift is already transforming live sports production. By moving contribution feeds and master control operations to IP and cloud infrastructure, broadcasters can scale coverage beyond the limits […]

March 19, 2026

Study: Strong interest in NEXTGEN TV converter boxes

A new study of over-the-air television viewers in the US finds strong interest in an affordable NEXTGEN TV converter box, with 81 per cent of respondents saying they would purchase a converter box to maintain access to their free local broadcast TV stations. Pearl TV is working with several manufacturers to develop a range of […]

March 19, 2026

Forecast: Broadband access equipment return to growth in 2026

According to a report from Dell’Oro Group, a source for market information about the telco, security, networks and data centre industries, total global revenue for the Broadband Access equipment market increased to $4.8 billion (€4.1bn) in Q4 2025, up 7 per cent QoQ and 2 per cent YoY. Though the spending acceleration in the quarter […]

March 12, 2026

Research: Glasgow tops UK broadband outages

Broadband customers in Glasgow pay the most for broadband outages, research from UK broadband comparison site Broadband Genie has found. Some 3,200 bill payer connections were ranked on how many outages lasting over 48 hours they encounter for every £100 they spend on their broadband deal. Nearly half (45 per cent) of UK broadband customers have […]

March 11, 2026

Report: Video consumes 64% of storage needs for media assets

Backlight, the company behind Iconik and Wildmoka, which power video workflows for large media and entertainment organisations, has released the 2026 Iconik Media Stats Report, revealing how efficiency and scale are reshaping media operations. Content production is prolific, while production timelines are shrinking, and as data storage reaches an all-time high amidst increased demand from […]

March 10, 2026

Survey: 93% of Irish consumers own a smartphone

ComReg, Ireland’s Commission for Communications Regulation, has published the results of its 2025 Mobile Consumer Experience Survey. The survey results show the importance that Irish consumers place on their mobile phone service. Handset ownership is almost universal across the country, and of those with a handset, 93 per cent own a smartphone. Most users own […]

March 6, 2026

Data: Q4 global TV shipments flat despite China slump

Global TV shipments remained flat year-on-year at 61.5 million units in Q2 2025, despite a sharp decline in China, according to data from Omdia’s TV Sets (Emerging Technologies) Market Tracker: History – 4Q25. Shipments in China fell by 25.3 per cent year-on-year, as government subsidies ended and many consumers brought forward upgrades over the past […]

March 3, 2026

Research: Smartphones steering the future of in-car audio

In-car audio is changing fast. For decades, the experience was defined by radios and CD players. Today, the smartphone has taken control, reports Futuresource. The company’s Automotive Perspectives report shows that more than half of drivers across major markets now rely on their phones as the primary source of audio. This shift creates a new […]

February 26, 2026