Tech Roundup

LTN and syndicated programming distribution provider Extreme Reach XR have partnered up, bringing a new live syndicated programming option to broadcast stations across the U.S. – extending to more 900 stations across every DMA. The goal? Real-time syndication management ease.

Roku is known as a key TV streaming platform. That said, in 2023 it has set its sights on the television set marketplace in an environment where built-in free ad supported streaming television (FAST) channels are quickly capturing consumers and advertisers. Now, a new line of Roku-branded TVs are available for purchase.

The Department of Transportation has awarded the NAB a $744,000 contract to advance field testing of the Broadcast Positioning System in partnership with Dominion Energy. BPS is designed to complement and backstop GPS by using high-power, frequency-diverse broadcast signals to deliver precise and traceable time.

Kokusai Denki Electric America, which rebranded from Hitachi Kokusai Electric ahead of the 2025 NAB Show in April, has added an industry veteran to its sales team. He reports to National Sales Manager Kenneth Cyr.

A global video game commerce company that seeks to help developers launch, grow, and monetize their products has signed what it calls a "landmark" content partnership with the nation's largest single owner of broadcast TV stations. The agreement, however, involves the 24/7 news operation of Nexstar Media Group.

The leading NPR Member station for the Delaware Valley, serving listeners within the City of Brotherly Love as well as Southern New Jersey and most of The First State, is building on a decade-long relationship with StreamGuys by powering up a new listener-friendly mobile app developed with Vincit.

He served for many years supporting broadcasters through his regional role with Telos Alliance. Now, he'll move into Inside Sales, something Telos says will provide continuity for clients and maintains his involvement with broadcasters in a different capacity.

It's a partnership designed to make it easier for consumers to access the direct broadcast satellite service's content: The DirecTV App is now available on VIZIO smart televisions, the companies announced on Monday.

It's being heralded as "a groundbreaking innovation in broadcast audio capture." Introducing a product from Shure that's designed for sports and studio, delivering "front-row sound to viewers while reducing the number of microphones and cables required."

New Bern, N.C.-headquartered Wheatstone Corporation is exiting the IBC 2025 conference and expo with confidence that its newly introduced spectral audio processor will be embraced by radio stations around the world. Why? Big sound ... and big savings are the lure.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary at IBC, London-headquartered plug-and-play IP video connectivity specialist NDI enjoyed its largest presence to date at the world's largest broadcast technology expo outside of the NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Solid State Logic has brought to market the latest update to its live sound platform, and it includes a new MPL 16-8 mic/line stagebox and enhancements SSL says are "designed to expand immersive mixing workflows and enable even greater flexibility, control, and performance for live sound professionals."

Nixer Pro Audio is cheering the launch of its new CV1 all-in-one Audio-over-IP monitoring unit designed for broadcast control rooms, production suites, recording studios and live performance workflows. It used the now-concluded IBC 2025 conference as the launching pad for the product.

There's a new Chief Revenue Officer at LTN, and he'll be charged with driving the company's global growth while strengthening its position in IP-based distribution as the industry shifts from satellite dependence.

Licensees of low-power broadcast TV stations are no different than the full-power TV licensees when it comes to revenue. That's why the LPTV Broadcasters Association has put together an upcoming webinar focused on ways low-power TV station owners are looking for ways to cover costs and generate revenue.