All Smart Media Technologies articles – Page 4
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Industry TrendsVideo did not kill the radio
As the broadcast and media industry evolves digitally and technically, so too does radio. Explore how in technical papers from IRT, Jutel Oy, Rai Italy, VRT and the BBC.
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Industry TrendsThe internet of things: The start of a slow revolution
Broadcasters and other content creators will have much more consumer data to draw on as a result of the internet of things. But how to negotiate the new security challenges and avoid the danger of ‘digital fatigue’?
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NewsNetflix responds to viewing speed criticism
Netflix has responded to criticism from filmmakers over a feature it has been testing that allows viewers to vary the speed at which they watch TV and films.
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NewsBBC launches UK’s first voice news service
The BBC has launched the first UK interactive voice news service, reinventing the way news is accessed to audiences and offering faster navigation of complex news stories.
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Technical PapersEvolution of radio services in the era of voice-controlled digital assistants
In this paper, Rai explores the impact of voice-controlled digital assistants on the evolution of radio services.
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Technical PapersUsing machine learning and behavioural analysis for user-tailored viewer experience
In this paper, 3 Screen Solutions showcases the machine learning engine and examines a behavioural mapping technique and the mathematical theory behind it.
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Technical PapersLeveraging acoustic information for enhanced personalisation in the entertainment domain
In this paper, TiVo explores an effective strategy that could be used to enhance the discovery experience for voice remote users.
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Technical PapersUser acceptance of emotion-aware mood-improving voice assistants
In this paper, ruwido explores the potential of voice aware and mood-improving voice assistants.
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Thought LeadershipEnhancing content personalisation and confronting ‘viewer churn’
AI-driven content personalisation and interactivity for OTT are among the trends to be occupying the attention of Oleg Gubin, R&D director of software development company Oxagile.
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WebinarCreating brand loyalty and new TV revenues with next-generation voice control
Join IBC365 on demand to find out what’s required to take voice engagement to the next level to maximise audience experience and ensure customer retention and revenue growth.
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NewsAmazon spat with Disney over Amazon Fire TV ad sales
Amazon’s Fire TV might not carry the new Disney+ service as the two corporate behemoths are locked in a dispute over the terms of advertising.
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NewsLocast launches countersuit against US broadcasters
Non-profit streaming service Locast has issued ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC with a countersuit accusing the four US broadcasters of engaging in antitrust conduct.
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NewsBBC to commercialise new voice assistant Beeb
The BBC’s recently announced voice assistant Beeb will be available internationally and be commercialised outside the UK.
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NewsMedia companies need authenticity to attract Gen Z
IBC2019: Generation Z viewers are more demanding and clearer on what they want from content, with less loyalty to individual brands or platforms than previous generations.
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NewsInteractivity creating new levels of audience engagement
IBC2019: IBC Conference sessions focusing on interactivity have updated delegates on the latest advances in interactive entertainment.
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NewsPixar remastering 16 titles for Disney + and UHD
IBC2019: Pixar Animation Studio has outlined how it has revisited and remastered 16 of its titles using new technologies such as UHD and Dolby Atmos.
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Executive InterviewsEA and esports: building an in-house revenue feedback loop
As the world of esports streaks ahead, Joe Lynch of EA looks to maximise the storytelling and get the most out of in-house broadcasting.
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NewsInnovations like Filmmaker Mode vital to deliver benefits of 4K and beyond
IBC2019: Mike Zink says innovations such as the UHD Alliance’s latest Filmmaker Mode are vital to delivering the benefits of UHD, 4K and other higher resolution formats to consumers.
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News“Urgent need” for digital cinema standards
IBC2019: There’s an “urgent need for standards in a number of areas” of digital cinema, the IBC2019 audience heard during a Big Screen panel.
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VideoVideo: Android TV outlines entertainment’s tech-driven future
IBC2019: Voice could play a key role in shaping the future of the global entertainment, according to Android TV senior director Shalini Govil-Pai who gave IBC delegates a glimpse of the future during a Keynote session.
