Tech Roundup

The PHABRIX Qx Series now supports the detection and analysis of SMPTE Full Range video standards. The units use the definitions for Narrow, Full Protected and Full Range as defined in the recommendations SMPTE RP 2077 Full-Range Image Mapping and EBU R 103 Video Signal Tolerance in Digital Television Systems.

A new OEM for smart TVs "Powered by TiVo," an expanded partnership with BMW for "DTS AutoStage Video Service Powered by TiVo," and new content partners across the globe for the living room and the car. That's the key takeaway from Xperi Corp.'s subsidiary focused on visual entertainment from CES.

Wall Street may not be wholly convinced it should be a set manufacturer, but Roku is further expanding its lineup of branded televisions in a move it believes brings more choices to savvy consumers. Concurrently, the company says Roku Smart Picture, a new set of features, will come to the Roku TV program this spring.

At ISE 2024, which begins January 30 in Barcelona, Macnica will unveil its MEG1 IPMX to HDMI AV over IP ethernet gateway, a 1Gb/s solution that provides a direct ramp to IPMX product development for ProAV and broadcast equipment manufacturers.

Democratic House Members Anna Eshoo of California and Don Beyer of Virginia, who serve as Co-Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus, on Friday introduced "ambitious legislation to promote transparency in artificial intelligence foundation models."

Lighting in confined spaces presents a unique challenge, but as demonstrated by a new TV production studio at the Collier County Sheriff’s department in Naples, Fla., flexibility is essential.

A new feature courtesy of the company led by CEO Raoul Wedel uses artificial intelligence to turn a single photo into an audio advertisement worthy of putting on-the-air.

A broadcast industry firm known for tools used by internal testing teams and globally by customers (typically TV STB manufacturers and/or TV platform operators) to meet broadcast industry device conformance requirements is welcoming a new executive chairman.

To help promote its Tablo DVR-for-broadcast TV device, Scripps turned to two former University of Florida Gators football players — one is a Hall of Fame Cowboy, while another is widely known for his hosting duties on "The Batchelor." 

The innovation initiative of the NAB is seeking startups and growing companies looking to help broadcasters rise to some of the key challenges and seize opportunities they are likely to face over the next few years.

The "first completely cloud-native automation platform in the industry" has signed an agreement that designates a primary affiliate research and maintenance platform for the company, allowing producers, radio networks and affiliate sales groups to research and digitally sign and communicate with each other. 

Seven students from a Nashville-area high school recently joined broadcast and live production company TNDV to help produce CMA Fest. It offered students a genuine taste of the live production lifestyle.

A publicly traded eye tracking and attention computing company based in Sweden is paying $42.7 million USD. To make the transaction happen, it presented with Xperi's approval a promissory note valued at $27.7 million, carrying a fixed 8% interest rate. 

Tieline MPX codecs deliver composite FM multiplex (MPX) codec solutions for real-time network distribution of FM-MPX or compressed MicroMPX (µMPX) signals to transmitter sites. The MPX II can transport two discrete composite FM-MPX signals from the studio to transmitters with return monitoring in real-time.

Dielectric’s presence across the Philippines continues to grow, thanks to its regional partner, 90 Degrees North. It has just won several TV and FM projects that will bring both new and improved services to urban and remote populations of the Asian nation.