ThinkAnalytics powers Tata Sky Binge aggregation
Indian content distribution platform Tata Sky is delivering OTT aggregation with the introduction of Tata Sky Binge. Content discovery and viewer analytics solution provider ThinkAnalytics’ Think360 cloud-based personalised content discovery…
Forecast: Programmatic adspend to increase
The use of automation and machine learning technology to purchase and display digital ads to segmented audiences in real time is set to increase dramatically over the next three years,…
Survey: AR overtakes AI as most disruptive tech
Augmented reality (AR) has replaced artificial intelligence (AI) as the most disruptive emerging technology, according to a survey by GlobalData, a data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, Emerging Technology…
V-Nova closes €33m series C funding
Neva SGR, Intesa Sanpaolo Group’s venture capital firm focused on the tech industry, is placing its bets on the growth of V-Nova, a high-growth company based in London but with…
Amazon Alexa on third-party TVs
Amazon Alexa will be coming to a wide range of third-party TVs powered by webOS, LG Electronics’ proprietary TV platform. TV brands such as Advance, Blaupunkt, Eko, JSW, Manta, Polaroid,…
Forecast: Spending on smart home solutions to soar
Global consumer spending on smart home solutions is set to grow to $123 billion (€104bn) in 2021 after declining in 2020 due to the economic impact of Covid-19 according to…
ITV launching Shoppable TV
ITV is to launch Shoppable TV, allowing viewers to discover and purchase items from its programmes directly on screen. Viewers can initiate the shopping interface at any time by using…
European PSB news-sharing initiative
Ten public service broadcasters (PSBs) are set to change the way in which Europeans consume news by using online tools to overcome language barriers and share diverse content from across…
Technicolor boosts Baltimore NEXTGEN TV
High dynamic range technology provider Advanced HDR by Technicolor is to continue to provide its HDR technology to Sinclair Broadcast Group operated stations, with WNUV the CW Baltimore the latest…
GIGAEurope expresses tech trust concerns
Following the EURACTIV-GIGAEurope Digital Debate ‘Trust in the Digital Decade’ on June 21st, GIGAEurope has called for governments, industry and civil society to intensify their partnership to ensure that the…
AnyClip nets $47m funding round
AnyClip, fuelled by the closing of a new $47 million (€38.3m) investment led by JVP, is positioning itself as The Visual Intelligence Company. The company is introducing the expanded AnyClip…
La Liga, Microsoft team for digital transformation
La Liga, Spain’s top-flight football league, and Microsoft are expanding their partnership focused on digitally transforming the sports experience globally. The companies will also collaborate on developing technology solutions to…
‘HBO Max Recommends’ skill on Alexa
HBO Max, the US streaming service, has announced the launch of the ‘HBO Max Recommends’ skill for Alexa, an interactive voice-first discovery service allowing users the opportunity to quickly browse…
Genius Sports acquires Second Spectrum
Genius Sports, the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Second Spectrum, a provider…
IBM Watson Advertising Accelerator expands to OTT
IBM has confirmed the expansion of its AI technology IBM Watson Advertising Accelerator for OTT and video, designed to help marketers move beyond contextual relevance alone. Accelerator aims to leverage…
BT campaign tackles online hate
UK multiplay telco BT is launching its ‘Draw The Line’ campaign to stand against hate speech and abuse on social media. The campaign aims to address the problem by raising…