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Samsung Tizen OS powers Loewe’s Stellar

Samsung Electronics has confirmed that its Tizen OS will be embedded in Loewe’s latest premium TV, Stellar, now launching in Europe. According to the company, this is a significant milestone for the Tizen Licensing Programme, which started in 2022 and is now rapidly growing in Europe and worldwide. “This new collaboration with Loewe ensures that […]

July 18, 2024

ThinkAnalytics, TMT Insights partnership

AI-based content discovery, audience insights, and targeted advertising specialist ThinkAnalytics has announced a strategic partnership with TMT Insights, a leading provider of consulting, implementation services and developer of operations software for media companies. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in delivering cutting-edge solutions to media and entertainment (M&E) companies of all sizes by delivering […]

July 18, 2024

Adeia renews licence agreement with Liberty Global

Adeia, the company whose patented innovations shape the way consumers explore and experience entertainment, has announced that Liberty Global has agreed to a long-term renewal agreement for Adeia’s media intellectual property (IP) portfolio. Liberty Global has played a critical role in bringing advanced digital communications and entertainment services to its customers. According to Statista, the […]

July 9, 2024

Qt coming to LG’s automotive content platform

Qt Group and LG Electronics are partnering to embed the Qt software framework for application development in LG’s webOS based ACPLG’s in-vehicle entertainment platform. This collaborative effort aims to empower automotive OEM developers and designers to create more innovative, immersive content-streaming services for cars. This partnership builds on Qt’s existing support for LG’s customisable, open […]

June 26, 2024

LG unveils AlphaWare for SDVs

LG Electronics is driving the transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) with its LG AlphaWare. An advanced, innovative, and user-centric suite of software, LG AlphaWare is designed to deliver immersive in-cabin experiences and will expand the definition and expectations of future automotive. LG’s software solutions were introduced this week at AutoTech: Detroit, where the company also […]

June 6, 2024

Report: 46% EU viewers frustrated finding new TV content

Comcast Advertising and FreeWheel have released a report titled, Content Discovery in a Multiscreen TV World: Surfing and Scrolling in a Sea of Content. This global report analyses trends of how consumers navigate and discover TV content across traditional and streaming in the US and five European countries (UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy). The […]

May 1, 2024

UK PSB streamer Freely launches

Everyone TV – the organisation leading the evolution of free TV in the UK – has confirmed the launch of its new streaming service Freely. Backed by PSBs BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, Freely is available through the next generation of smart TVs now on sale in stores and online. Its backers suggest […]

April 30, 2024By Colin Mann

Survey: Brits spend 182hrs per year searching for content

Using multiple streaming services and debating what to watch can be time-consuming. A study by Currys uncovered how much time people spend choosing a programme or movie to watch and asked 2,018 Brits to understand their challenges and difficulties in selecting content. Out of those asked, 10 per cent admitted they spend up to 2 hours […]

April 10, 2024

Gracenote speeds US FAST channel deployment

Content data specialist Gracenote has expanded its FAST Programme to the US helping content owners and providers more easily launch new free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels. Now, US-based content owners can distribute their TV programmes and movies to leading streaming platforms along with industry-standard Gracenote metadata ensuring their offerings are discoverable and monetisable. First […]

April 3, 2024

Gracenote enhances programme availability data

Content solutions specialist Gracenote is helping TV providers optimise their user experiences by providing the most accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive datasets covering subscription video on-demand (SVoD) and linear (FAST) content availability. The Gracenote solutions pair TV, movie and sports programming availability data with normalised programme metadata to ensure that streaming aggregators, digital platforms and MVPDs […]

March 13, 2024