Tech Roundup

It is a product from a Westchester County-based audio technology company that is designed to elevate programmable relay audio switching in professional broadcast and audio environments.  Introducing the "newly enhanced" PAS-200 product from Broadcast Devices Inc. (BDI).

Samsung Electronics on Thursday hosted a Visual Display (VD) Deep Dive session at CES 2026 designed to unveil the television set manufacturer's vision for the industry's next era. As the global TV market enters a new phase, Samsung outlined its strategy for the future of television.

The Audio Engineering Society (AES) Technical Committee for Broadcast and Online Delivery has published a comprehensive Technical Document which diagnoses the intelligibility problem and presents solutions. “Improving Dialogue Intelligibility in Media” is now available for download.

"The partnership will provide Skyview Networks exclusive access to TM Studios’ premier advertising inventory across its expansive affiliate network, allowing Skyview’s seasoned sales team the opportunity to expand network reach and maximize revenue growth," Phoenix-based Skyview said.

The automaker has now adopted Xperi’s entire suite of connected car offerings, which includes HD Radio, DTS AutoStage Audio, and DTS:X immersive audio. Xperi has been collaborating with Mercedes-Benz since 2020.

The marketing arm of ATSC 3.0 led by Anne Schelle has launched an industry-led effort focused on ensuring that over-the-air TV households have a cost-effective and user-friendly way to access NEXTGEN TV services while continuing to rely on free, local broadcast television.

The 5G Broadcast Strategic Task Force (5BSTF) – supported by Rohde & Schwarz and comprised of Media Broadcast, TDF, Cordiant Capital, Emitel, CRA, BTCY, and RAI, are moving ahead with the development of a joint commercial roadmap across six European markets representing more than 270 million people.

The Association of Public Radio Engineers, for the 26th year, will hold its annual Public Radio Engineering Conference (PREC) in Las Vegas ahead of the NAB Show. Registration has opened, and the PREC is pricing the event at the same level as it did in 2024 and 2025.

RBR+TVBR goes behind the scenes to provide C-Suite leaders overseeing radio and TV stations a clear picture of the tools and “solutions” that could power up new revenue opportunities and future-proof free over-the-air media.

Stingray-owned TuneIn, the live streaming audio platform, has announced a new global partnership with one of Europe’s premier manufacturers of motorhomes and caravans. It marks TuneIn’s first partnership in the recreational vehicle segment, with the platform becoming KABE’s sole radio provider across all new models.

The Sinclair Broadcast Group subsidiary and broadcast equipment provider are looking back with smiles on a two-year partnership they believe sets the stage for a positive future. “Our partnership with SCMS has been impactful in many ways,” says Dielectric President Keith Pelletier.

The provider of professional media products for broadcast and digital video is welcoming a Silicon Valley executive to its Board of Directors. "A highly accomplished executive with a track record of leadership across technology, venture capital, and corporate governance," his expertise will play a key role at Bitcentral.

It's the new owner of the global TuneIn audio streaming portal and the parent of stations including "Boom 97.3" in Toronto. In the U.S., it is the purveyor of all-music channels on MVPDs such as Hotwire Communications. Now, Stingray has launched a co-branded music, podcast and radio platform for automakers.

Triton, a global technology and services provider to the digital audio, podcast and broadcast radio industries, updated its Omny Studio product by expanding the platform’s capabilities to include comprehensive support for video podcasting.

Following a French employee works council consultation process, the parties would immediately execute a purchase agreement. The transaction would be expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.