The Weekly TV Tech Product News Roundup

George Winslow

May 10, 2024 at 1:33 PM·2 min read

Missed any of our product news this week? Here is our new weekly wrap-up with all the product news we published in our newsletter between May 6 and May 10. The stories are listed from the newest on Friday May 10, day by day back to our stories from Monday May 6.

LG Ad Solutions to Adopt Unified ID 2.0

LG Ad Solutions has announced that it has started to integrate the Unified ID 2.0 solution (UID2) into its platform.

Veritone Rolls Out AI Consulting, Services Group

Veritone has launched a consulting and services group focused on bridging the marketplace gap it says exists for seamless artificial intelligence (AI) implementation.

Custom Consoles Unveils M-Desk Refinements

Custom Consoles has announced refinements to its M-Desk Technical HA heavy duty height-adjustable desk workstation.

SailGP Expanding LiveLineFX Graphics Platform to Other Sports

SailGP, which sponsors high-speed boat racing events worldwide, says it is developing its LiveLineFX sports graphics platform for use in other sports.

Walmart Launches the Onn. 4K Streaming Device

Following leaks earlier this month of Walmart’s plans to launch a new 4K streaming box, Walmart has officially unveiled the Onn. 4K Pro, a hybrid streaming box/smart speaker currently priced at $49.88.

Comcast Business Boosts Internet Speeds

Comcast Business has increased Internet speeds for customers, nationwide, at no additional cost and has introduced its fastest Internet plans yet – Ultimate Speed for Business – with up to triple the speeds.

Saudi Sports Company Taps TVU for Remote Commentary

TV sports network The Saudi Sports Company (SSC) is partnering with TVU Networks and MEBS, a Saudi-based provider of IP-based live video solutions, to bring live sports commentary to an international audience in a multitude of languages.

Tubi Launches `Stubios’ to Encourage Aspiring Filmmakers

Fox’s ad-supported streaming service Tubi has launched Stubios, a fan-fueled studio for aspiring filmmakers.

Pliant Technologies Showcase New Smartboom Lite Headset

Pliant Technologies has announced that it will be presenting its new SmartBoom LITE Headset at InfoComm 2024.

Apple Unveils New iPad Live Multicam Production Studio

In a notable development for news and live video production, Apple has unveiled a number of significant upgrades to its Final Cut Pro software that includes Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 that transforms iPad into a live multicam production studio.

Global Telecom & Pay TV Services Market to Slowdown in 2024

The International Data Corporation is predicting that worldwide spending on telecom services and pay TV services will increase by 1.4% in 2024 to a total of $1,530 billion.

KAKE Selects CueScript Teleprompters for New Studio

Bob Pectelidis writes about the installation of CueScript Teleprompters for ABC affiliate KAKE Television’s new studio in Wichita, Kan.

TechCrunch
Jio Financial unit to buy $4.32B of telecom gear from Reliance Retail
Jio Leasing Services Ltd (JLSL), a subsidiary of Jio Financial Services, plans to buy customer premises equipment, devices and telecom equipment worth $4.32 billion from Reliance Retail over the next two financial years, according to a postal ballot notice (PDF) sent to shareholders seeking approval of the deal. JLSL is entering the business of operating a Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) model — it will lease telecom devices along with associated services to customers of Reliance Jio Infocomm.
TechCrunch
Using memes, social media users have become red teams for half-baked AI features
“Running with scissors is a cardio exercise that can increase your heart rate and require concentration and focus,” says Google’s new AI search feature. Google’s AI feature pulled this response from a website called Little Old Lady Comedy, which, as its name makes clear, is a comedy blog. Effectively, everyday users are now red teaming these products on social media.
Engadget
OpenAI scraps controversial nondisparagement agreement with employees
OpenAI will not enforce any nondisparagement agreement former employees had signed and will remove the language from its exit paperwork altogether, the company told Bloomberg.
Yahoo Sports
NBA playoffs: Jaylen Brown drops 40 as Celtics take 2-0 lead; Tyrese Haliburton exits with hamstring injury
The Pacers are in big, big trouble.
Engadget
Meta and Google want to make AI deals with Hollywood studios
Meta and Google are offering Hollywood studios millions of dollars with the hope of striking licensing deals that could improve their models for AI-generated video, according to a new report.
Engadget
Robocaller behind AI Biden deepfake faces charges and hefty FCC fine
A political consultant who admitted to using a deepfake of President Joe Biden's voice in a robocall scheme is facing dozens of charges, as well as a $6 million FCC fine.
Engadget
Microsoft's Azure AI Speech lets Truecaller users create an AI assistant with their own voice
Truecaller, a caller ID app that can block and record calls, has teamed up with Microsoft to give its users a way to create an AI assistant that uses their own voice.
Yahoo Sports
Suspect arrested in shooting that critically wounded Auburn RB Brian Battie and killed his brother
Darryl Bernard Brookins faces charges of murder, attempted murder and as a felon in possession of a firearm.
Autoblog
The Civic goes hybrid, driving the Nissan Z Nismo and more | Autoblog Podcast #833
On this week's podcast, we discuss the Honda Civic Hybrid refresh; a possible Maverick sport truck and possible new Mitsubishi Delica; booming hybrid sales; the UAW Mercedes vote; VW's ID.7 postponement; Tesla Semi news; the BYD Shark pickup truck; and, whew, even more.
Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: Stocks slide, Dow suffers worst day in a year as Nvidia fails to spur market rally
Nvidia's blockbuster earnings have fired up optimism for AI's ability to fuel growth, eclipsing rate-hike worries for now.
Yahoo Finance
SEC greenlights exchanges to list ether ETFs, still needs to approve money manager filings
Regulators gave major securities exchanges the green light to list exchange-traded funds that hold ether, the first major step toward allowing the new products to trade.
TechCrunch
Spotify experiments with an AI DJ that speaks Spanish
Spotify's addition of its AI DJ feature, which introduces personalized song selections to users, was the company's first step into an AI future. Now, Spotify is developing an alternative version of that DJ that will speak Spanish. References to the new AI DJ were spotted in the app's code by tech veteran and reverse engineer Chris Messina.
Yahoo Life Shopping
A kernel of truth: This top-selling $9 corn stripper can easily tackle an entire cob in under a minute
A doodad with a fan club of 5,000+ that eliminates the need for precarious knife work? I'm all 'ears'!
Yahoo Finance
Nvidia stock pops 9%, tops $1,000 after earnings beat forecasts, announces stock split and dividend hike
Nvidia reported its fiscal first quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, beating analysts' expectations on the top and bottom lines while raising its dividend and announcing a 10-for-1 stock split.
TechCrunch
The biggest French startups in 2024 according to the French government
There are many ways countries can go about supporting their tech industries. In France it involves picking a yearly cohort of 120 high-potential startups — the French Tech 120 — including 40 private companies deemed as most promising, dubbed the Next40. The French secretary of state for Digital Affairs, as of this year, Marina Ferrari, revealed this year’s laureates during VivaTech week in Paris.
Engadget
The next Call of Duty is Black Ops 6
Activision has confirmed that the next Call of Duty game will be Black Ops 6. The publisher updated the website for the military shooter franchise to reveal the title, promising that “official lines of communication have begun.”
Yahoo Life Shopping
Amazon Memorial Day sale: The 40+ best deals that'll save you up to 80% on vacuums, tech and more
An Apple iPad for $80 off is calling our name, as is a 4-pound Shark stick vac marked down to $100, to name a few...
Yahoo Finance
Nvidia's blowout earnings highlight a challenge in the AI age
Data centers running AI models require more energy. Where will it all come from?
Yahoo Life Shopping
This 'absolutely gorgeous' 10-piece Carote nonstick cookware set is a Memorial Day steal at $80 — that's nearly 50% off
The granite pots and pans produce even results and clean up easily, according to 16,000+ five-star fans.
Yahoo Sports
NBA reportedly closes investigation into Josh Giddey over alleged relationship with minor
Newport Beach police said in January Giddey wouldn't face criminal charges.

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