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Samsung rolls out One UI to smart TVs

Samsung has commenced rolling out its One UI interface, previously only available on its moblie devices, to its smart TVs. Samsung has released a One UI update based on the Tizen 8.0 operating system available to download onto its 2023  smart TVs, whilst new 2024 models will now come with One UI as standard. With […]

October 14, 2024

Cineverse public preview for cineSearch

Cineverse, the streaming technology and entertainment company, has announced that cineSearch, its AI-driven content discovery tool, is now available for public preview. cineSearch offers an intuitive, highly personalised search experience across top streaming services, including Netflix. cineSearch leverages advanced artificial intelligence to simplify the content discovery process. Ava, cineSearch’s AI video advisor, provides users with tailored […]

October 9, 2024

Google unveils AI video search

Google has rolled out a new feature which will allow users to search the internet by taking a video on their smartphone. Video search will let users point their camera at something, ask a question about it, and get search results. Android and iPhone users globally can gain access to the feature by enabling ‘AI […]

October 4, 2024

BBC launches Orbit

BBC R&D has launched Orbit, a new music discovery pilot which it says will allow music lovers to explore a dynamic soundscape of fresh music, drawn from tracks played by local BBC Introducing teams. “Orbit is our answer for anyone frustrated by algorithms making them feel stuck in a box they haven’t consciously chosen or […]

September 10, 2024By Colin Mann

Mediagenix acquires Spideo

Mediagenix, a specialist in software solutions for content strategy, value management and scheduling, has announced its acquisition of Spideo, the specialist in humanised content recommendations, transparent personalisation, and enhanced catalogue discovery. This strategic acquisition aims to level the technological playing field with streaming giants, by unlocking smart content discovery for all. Mediagenix said the combined […]

September 10, 2024

Gracenote launches Watch Prompts

Gracenote, the content solutions business unit of Nielsen, has launched Gracenote Watch Prompts, a new dataset that equips video platforms and services with facts about TV programmes and movies to influence consumer viewing decisions. Designed to be paired with viewer preference and consumption behaviour data, the new offering enables customers to deliver more personalised viewer […]

September 4, 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

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