Tech Roundup

Audio distribution technology provider ATX Networks has signed an agreement with the Public Radio Satellite System (PRSS) to supply the national radio distributor with a next-generation solution designed to bring new functionality, reliability and control to its U.S.-based radio network.

The new KW-V950BW and sans-DVD KW-M855BW are the first connected car in-dash entertainment models from JVC to offer wired and wireless access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. 

Nautel has increased its commitment to enabling all-digital AM operation by providing support for currently experimental all-digital modes as a standard feature in all NX Series transmitters.

A new AoIP appliance for Wheatstone’s WheatNet-IP audio network is the winner of a NAB 2019 Product of the Year award. It nabbed the honor in the Audio Production, Processing and Networking category.

A London-based tech company attracted much attention April 9 at the NAB Show in Las Vegas for an accomplishment many in the broadcast technology arena are still chatting about.

Pearl TV, the ATSC 3.0-focused business organization comprised of more than 220 network-affiliated TV stations, has selected Triveni Digital's StreamScope XM Verifier for receiving, verifying, and recording next-gen broadcast streams in the ROUTE protocol.

Products featuring Dante, MADI and AVB compatibility that are designed to improve audio transmission for live and sports broadcasting were on full display at the NAB Show from a German audio interface manufacturer looking to make inroads in the U.S. 

Federated Media has implemented the Monarch media ad sales platform offered by Matrix Solutions. The platform, operating as a single hub, is designed to link all Federated Media users, giving them access and viewing capability for enterprise data.

The Advanced Television Broadcasting Alliance (ATBA) has confirmed the formation of the LPTV Industry Standards and Practices Group. Leading the endeavour is ARK Mediacom.

The DTS Connected Radio will be integrated into its first set of vehicles sold across the globe in 2020, thanks to a partnership between Xperi Corp. and LG Electronics. But, what "major global car brand" is still a closely guarded secret? And, will it involve the U.S. market?

MX1, a global solution provider of media services, on Monday announced that it has forged a partnership with a provider of ad delivery for targeted dynamic in-stream ad insertion.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will soon integrate Emergency Alerts delivered via Xperi Corporation's HD Radio into its Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) test and demonstration center in Maryland.

Using a new user experience design for advanced alerting and ongoing emergency information, the AWARN Alliance is demonstrating the power of ATSC 3.0 to integrate official emergency information with local TV news coverage at the 2019 NAB Show.

NAGRA, BitRouter and Harmonic is using its presence at the NAB Show to demonstrate a new tool that provides broadcasters and device manufacturers with a flexible way to prepare for the launch of the new ATSC 3.0 Next Generation Broadcast Standard and related video services on both connected and unconnected ATSC 3.0 devices.

IT business consultancy Fincons Group, which is also a system integrator and technology solutions developer, is partnering up with an online video tech firm. Why? The deal is designed to leverage their combined strengths to deliver "innovative and future-proofed products."