TV Tech's Weekly Product Wrap-Up
Our coverage of new products, services and deployments from July 22 to July 26
Missed any of our recent product news? Here is TV Tech's weekly wrap-up of new products, services and deployments we published in our newsletter between July 22 and July 26. The stories are listed from the newest on Friday July 26, day by day back to our stories from Monday July 22.
Telos Alliance Unveils StudioCore, StudioEdge
Telos Alliance has introduced StudioCore and StudioEdge—both members of the company’s Axia lineup of AoIP studio consoles and accessories.
Bitcentral Integrates Pixalate Analytics Into ViewNexa
Bitcentral has integrated Pixalate’s ad fraud protection, privacy and compliance analytics solution Post-Bid Analytics and Reporting into its ViewNexa streaming platform.
Anton/Bauer Unveils VCLX LI 1600 Power Supply for Cinematographers
Anton/Bauer has launched its VCLX LI 1600, the latest evolution in its VCLX range of block battery systems. The new battery delivers more power than ever from a lightweight and IP65-rated weatherproof unit, the company said.
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Nielsen’s Gracenote Enters Contextual CTV Ad Business
Gracenote is now working with Peer39, Magnite, Cannella Media, Ocean Media, DirecTV Advertising, Tastemade, Xumo and others to improve contextual advertising.
What Role Does VVC Have in the Future of Over-the-Air TV?
Recent panel discussion explores ATSC's consideration of the VVC (Versatile Video Coding) candidate standard to include in 3.0.
Dejero to Showcase its ‘Smart Blending Technology’ at 2024 IBC Show
The company will also mark the IBC debut of its new GateWay 3220 compact network aggregation device.
Alibaba Cloud, OBS Launch AI-Fueled OBS Cloud 3.0 for Paris Olympics
In a notable milestone in the use of cloud-based services at the Olympics, Alibaba Cloud and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), has today announced the launch of OBS Cloud 3.0 for the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
FCC Launches New Mobile Speed Test App
The Federal Communications Commission has announced the launch of its new Mobile Speed Test app. The new app features an enhanced user interface that makes challenging the accuracy of the provider-reported mobile coverage data even easier.
LiveU Reports Vital Role in Covering UK Election
Company says 180 broadcasters and news agencies from 40 countries deployed its IP video gear.
Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle Launches
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery announced the launch of their long-awaited premium streaming bundle for the United States.
Scripps' Incident Management Planning Minimizes CrowdStrike Disruptions
While some news operations were affected, tech support prep and Macs limited the problems.
Astera to Showcase LunaBulb LED Light at 2024 IBC Show
Astera, a German-based developer of light solutions for film, event and TV markets, will showcase its range of LED-based lighting gear, including its new LunaBulb, at the 2024 IBC Show, Sept. 13-16 at the RAI Amsterdam.
Brazil’s SBTVD Forum Recommends ATSC 3.0 Physical Layer For Nation’s TV 3.0 OTA Service
The SBTVD Forum, the non-profit organization that advises the Brazilian government on digital television and policy matters, is recommending the selection of the ATSC 3.0 physical layer as the over-the-air transmission system for the nation’s TV 3.0 next-generation terrestrial broadcast service, ATSC said.
RAI Taps Clear-Com for New Intercom Setup
Clear-Com has announced that it worked with Video Progetti to deliver an advanced intercom solution for Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI), Italy’s state broadcaster.
Sencore to Feature Latest Internet Distribution, Contribution Advancements at IBC Show
The company also will show its latest developments in encoding, decoding and monitoring.
NBC Sports Taps Comcast Technology Solutions for Olympics Coverage
NBC Sports has announced that it will be using Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) to provide multiscreen video management and delivery for its production of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.
QuickLink To Highlight StudioPro 4K Video Production Solution At IBC Show
QuickLink will show its QuickLink StudioPro 4K video production platform at IBC 2024, Sept. 13-16, at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Center.
IBC 2024 Sees European Debut of Proton Cam, World’s Smallest Camera
Miniaturized camera specialist Proton Camera Innovations will be bringing Proton Cam, which the company bills as the world’s smallest broadcast camera, to the IBC Show, Sept. 13-16, at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Center.
Gray Television To Enhance Paris Olympics NextGen TV Signal With HDR, Immersive Audio
The broadcast group will offer NextGen TV viewers in eight of its NBC markets the Paris Olympics in HDR when they open Wednesday, July 24. Viewers in three of those markets also will be able to listen to immersive audio of the games.
Lawo To Launch Home mc² DSP App Audio Engine At IBC Show
Lawo will make the official launch of HOME mc² DSP app, first announced at the NAB Show in April, at IBC 2024, Sept. 13-16, at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Center.
DMC Productions Leverages GV AMPP-Based Workflow for Nordic Tennis Tournament
DMC Productions has deployed a remote production workflow that processes all signals on site as opposed to transporting them for off-site processing based on Grass Valley AMPP for the 2024 Nordea Open tennis tournament, July 8-21, the company said.
Amazon Prime Video Acquires Bray Film Studios in the U.K.
The studio has been the production home for the second season of the Prime Video series `The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ since 2022.
Paramount Advertising Brings AI-Generated Ads to Pluto TV, Paramount+
Powered by generative AI partner Waymark, Paramount's new Paramount Ads Manager creates CTV ads based on images, text, and videos derived from a business’s website.
Perifery Introduces AI+ 2.0 Suite of Tools
Perifery has launched AI+ 2.0, an AI-powered suite for media professionals to revitalize their existing content libraries with AI-generated metadata.
FOR-A to Spotlight Software-Defined IP Solutions At IBC Show
FOR-A will show spotlight software-defined IP solutions and hybrid production at the IBC Show, Sept. 13-16, at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Center.
George Winslow is the senior content producer for TV Tech. He has written about the television, media and technology industries for nearly 30 years for such publications as Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News and TV Tech. Over the years, he has edited a number of magazines, including Multichannel News International and World Screen, and moderated panels at such major industry events as NAB and MIP TV. He has published two books and dozens of encyclopedia articles on such subjects as the media, New York City history and economics.