All Smart Media Technologies articles
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NewsViacomCBS calls for industry collaboration on 5G
ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has hailed the potential of 5G and called for vendors to work with the media giant on collaborative partnerships and technology innovation.
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Anna Chanduvi, Facebook
IWD: As Facebook’s lead for sports media partnerships across the EMEA region, Anna Chanduvi works with broadcasters, OTT platforms and digital publishers to help them drive engagement, subscriptions and monetization via Facebook and Instagram.
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Industry Trends
Why personalisation will define the next phase of streaming
Interest in delivering OTT/VOD services that accommodate greater personalisation of content and advertising closer to the viewer is growing all the time.
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Industry Trends
BT Sport scores new tech to boost matchday experience
BT Sport has launched several new functions to boost its viewer experience. James Pearce speaks to COO Jamie Hindhaugh about the importance of partnerships and how technology can innovate live sports.
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News
Android TV: Inside Google’s TV platform
IBC recently gathered a panel of experts in the pay-TV field, including set-top box (STB) manufacturers and Android TV integrators, to explore and discuss the opportunities for pay-TV operators offered by Google’s platform. The discussion provided valuable insight into a market in the throes of transformation.
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Video
Saramonic Blink 500 wireless microphone
IBC SHOWCASE: Saramonic Blink 500 B3-B4-B5-B6 Dual-Channel Wireless Systems for Apple Lighting USB-C Devices.
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Video
Choose Tedial SMARTLIVE for Automated Storytelling
IBC SHOWCASE: What is SMARTLIVE and how does it improve sports production workflows with automated storytelling? Watch our video and find out more.
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Industry Trends
Broadcasters keep dancing to the tune of social media
In a world filled with content it’s more important than ever for broadcasters to keep viewers engaged. A tried and tested to way to do this is through having a presence on social media. But how are broadcasters keeping up with the rapid pace?
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Industry Trends
Set-top boxes: Further improvements for UIs, UHD and HDR
Increased support for Android TV is also a priority consideration for many developers of STB-related products and technologies.
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News
Google reportedly building streaming aggregator tool
Google is reportedly building an aggregator tool for streaming services within its Chrome web browser.
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Webinar
Android TV: Inside Google’s TV platform
Catch up on demand to explore the options for operators and broadcasters who operate or plan to launch Android TV-based services.
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News
Teletubbies brought to life via AR
Classic kids TV characters from Teletubbies, In the Night Garden and Boy Dragon are to be brought to life through augmented reality.
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News
Altice’s BFMTV launches vertical mobile viewing solution
French news channel BFMTV has launched what it claims is the world’s first “Live Vertical” solution which automatically converts the horizontal frames of standard TV streams to a vertical format better suited to smartphones.
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Industry Trends
Quibi wins first court battle over Turnstyle technology
A US judge has denied an injunction that would have forced streaming platform Quibi to ditch its signature “Turnstyle” screen feature.
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Industry Trends
How We Built It: ATP tennis goes virtual with IMG Arena
Tennis has spent months suspended but IMG Arena has been using licensed assets to create the first-ever officially branded virtual tennis product, based on the ATP Masters 1000 series. Michael Burns took to the court to find out how it was developed.
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News
BBC begins beta testing on voice assistant Beeb
The BBC has moved to beta testing for its new voice assistant, Beeb, with a new male voice aimed at distinguishing it from rivals such as Amazon’s Alexa.
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Industry Trends
Brands look to capitalise on esports growth
Lockdown has seen a surge in competitive video gaming, causing advertisers to take a closer look at esports as a medium.
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News
Apple buys broadcast VR startup NextVR
Tech giant Apple has acquired virtual reality broadcast startup NextVR for an undisclosed fee.
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Industry Trends
Cinema tech: Saving the big screen
While side-wall projection and immersive audio are bringing fresh dimensions to the cinema experience, 3D looks like it might have peaked (again). With movie theatres currently closed around the world, David Davies considers the emerging technologies that could help encourage cinemagoers to return post-lockdown.
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Industry Trends
Is XR the answer to delivering the new normal?
Are new age technologies the key to boosting economies and bolstering broadcasting for the future post lockdown? IBC365 looks at the current landscape with vendor announcements and shifts in technology adoption.
