Hey, Alexa: ‘Habla Español Conmigo’
Owners of Spanish-language radio stations from coast to coast have been at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to smart speaker access en español. That is, until now. Amazon is testing what will eventually become its in-language user experience for U.S. Hispanics.
Tektronix On Board With JT-NM Testing of SMPTE 2110 Devices
Tektronix, Inc., known for its video test, monitoring and diagnostic solutions recently participated with the AIMS Alliance in the Joint Task Force on Networked Media (JT-NM) to help guide prospective purchasers of IP-based equipment with greater insight into how industry equipment aligns to SMPTE standards.
Triton Digital Integrates with Google Display & Video 360
The integration of Triton’s audio SSP and programmatic marketplace with Display & Video 360 creates what Triton calls "the industry’s largest transparent marketplace whereby audio inventory can be transacted at scale across the globe."
An Over IP Uncompressed Gateway Converter, From MuxLab
MuxLab’s HDMI 2.0/ST2110 over IP Uncompressed Gateway Converter (model 500774) is being marketed for its ability to integrate standard AV equipment within commercial broadcast environments. Also being touted by MuxLab are "a host of useful features."
A ‘Mini’ Birthday Celebration At Inovonics
After 10 years, the family of products under the brand from Inovonics has grown to 20 distinct models and growth is set to continue. But, today, the company is toasting to 10 years of INOmini products, which are designed for radio broadcasting companies.
A Sneak Peek At A Open NMOS-based API From Riedel
A new API based on open NMOS standards for Riedel Communications' 1200 Series SmartPanel received its first look from the media industry at the recent 2019 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Tektronix Deals Makes Genstar, Fortive Co-Owners
Telestream, known for its digital media tools and workflow software, is integrating video test, monitoring and quality assurance capabilities from Tektronix Video into its broadcast media business applications. This is being done thanks to an acquisition with Fortive.
Multiple Repacked UHFers: Merged Into Common RF Build
A Maine-based tower construction company taking a lead role in the post-Spectrum auction repack antenna replacement process has launched what it is calling "a unique ATSC 3.0-ready multi-channel combiner and waveguide switching system."
RTW TouchMonitor: A Las Vegas Winner
RTW didn't have to roll the dice at the recent 2019 NAB Show in Las Vegas to come home a winner. It's a win for a company that focuses on visualizing audio "in order to let audio engineers take informed decisions in professional broadcast, production, post production and quality control"
Buffalo Stance: Sinclair, Nexstar Seek Channel Change
As it stands today, a Sinclair-owned FOX affiliate in Western New York is to change channels as part of the FCC's post-spectrum auction repack process. It's supposed to move to the channel presently home to the market's Nexstar-owned affiliate of The CW. An NPRM can stop it.
VIDEA Metadata? A Red Bee Will Supply It
Videa is known for its broadcast TV linear automated and programmatic tools, and both Videa and London-based Red Bee see the partnership as a catalyst for "significant growth opportunities" — as data becomes a more important piece of the television sales process.
Best New Radio Tech: Attributed To Veritone
What's the "Best New Radio Technology" out there in the marketplace today? As the NAB sees it, one should look no further than Veritone.
Kudos For Next-Gen Compliance Logger, Media Services Portal
"A comprehensive, one-stop suite of solutions for meeting the full gamut of broadcasters' closed-captioning requirements" earned top honors in the AI/Machine Learning category at the 2019 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Imagine That: ‘New’ Options For Video Production
Imagine Products, a creator of software utilities for backing up, viewing, sharing, transcoding, and archiving video assets, is pleased with its showing at the now-concluded 2019 NAB Show. The theme at Imagine Products' booth this year was "new," including new licensing options.
‘Dialogue Intelligibility’ Tool Arrives From Telos Alliance
The Telos Alliance TV Solutions Group is now offering an "enhancement tool that addresses television viewer’s long-standing and ongoing struggle to clearly hear and understand program dialogue."