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ARF proposes new US TV connection framework

The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF) has proposed a new framework for classifying how US households connect to TV. The new framework would replace the pay/BBO/OTA scheme the TV industry has relied on for years. Data from the DASH TV Universe Study, including the first wave of DASH 2024, underscore the continued mainstreaming of streaming television, […]

November 26, 2024

Bloomber joins AOMedia

Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) announced that Bloomberg has joined the Alliance. As a member of AOMedia, Bloomberg will collaborate with other internet and media technology member companies to advance open standards for media compression and delivery over the web. AOMedia and its members are committed to maintaining a thriving, competitive and open internet, which […]

November 13, 2024

Matter, USP smart home collaboration

The combination of two smart home connectivity standards aims to unlock value-added services for network operators and broadband service providers (BSPs) and deliver on the potential of the smart home, Broadband Forum has announced. When integrated with the Broadband Forum’s User Services Platform (USP), the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA)’s Matter protocol will enable BSPs to […]

November 11, 2024

Ofcom fines GB News £100,000

UK broadcast regulator Ofcom has imposed a £100,000 (€119,500) financial penalty on GB News for breaking due impartiality rules. Ofcom’s earlier investigation found that an appropriately wide range of significant viewpoints was not presented and given due weight in People’s Forum: The Prime Minister – a live, hour-long current affairs programme broadcast on February 12th […]

October 31, 2024By Colin Mann

DTG launches D-Book 12.9

The Digital Television Group (DTG) has announced the release of D-Book 12.9, the latest version of the UK’s universally-deployed technical standard for digital television. Developed in collaboration with industry, D-Book 12.9 introduces critical updates that reflect the fast-changing landscape of the TV market, ensuring the UK remains a leader in digital television innovation. Key updates […]

October 31, 2024

Roadmap launched to implement L4S tech

A new project to aid the delivery of low latency in home broadband networks to improve the user experience of interactive applications has been launched by Broadband Forum. The global standards body will show operators and service providers how to implement Low Latency, Low Loss and Scalable Throughput (L4S) technology, which was specified by the […]

September 19, 2024

DVB Native IP published as ETSI standard

The DVB specification for native IP broadcasting, DVB-NIP, has been published by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) as TS 103 876 V1.1.1. The publication came just ahead of the annual IBC Show, where several exhibitors are demonstrating the new standard in action across a range of use cases. DVB-NIP enables standards-based OTT delivery on […]

September 13, 2024

Synapse TV platform joins IAB Europe’s TCF

Synapse TV has announced their approved status as the latest Consent Management Platform to join IAB Europe’s Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF). As a result, the Synapse CMP may be used to collect consent on any FAST TV services on Freeview, Freely and other free-to-air platforms. TCF compliance now allows viewers to enjoy content while ensuring their privacy preferences are maintained. […]

September 10, 2024

Secure Service Key unlocks TV experience

Embedded software solutions specialist Twise, shared software pool DTVKit, and federated online directory of audiovisual media services the Service List Registry are working together to unlock the television experience with a Secure Service Key. A simple stick plugged into the USB port of a compatible television can enable a coherent and consistent user experience, without […]

August 29, 2024

MainConcept, Videodata support Brazil’s transition to SBTVD TV 3.0

MainConcept, a provider of video and audio codecs, has partnered with Brazil based systems integrator and technology provider, Videodata, to support Brazil’s transition to the SBTVD TV 2.5 and TV 3.0 standards. In partnership with Videodata, MainConcept’s solutions will enable next-generation broadcasts and provide enhanced viewing experiences for Brazilian audiences, including its real-time video encoding […]

August 13, 2024