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11 Apr 2023

DirecTV launches free Gemini streaming device based on Android TV

Just after it leaked earlier this week, DirecTV has officially launched its new “Gemini” streaming device based on Google’s Android TV. Available starting today, DirecTV is launching “Gemini,” a new streaming device that is built on top of Android TV OS and works with both DirecTV’s service as well as other streaming services such as Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, YouTube, and others. DirecTV isn’t offering up a lot of details on how the device works, but it’s mentioned that it support Google Assistant via its remote and that a Google login is required – that confirms the Android TV OS base. The device also supports 4K streaming. Most importantly, DirecTV is offering this device for free to its customers as [...]

11 Apr 2023

France Télévisions plans UHD Olympics

France Télévisions is planning to launch 4K broadcast service in time for the Paris Olympics in 2024. It’s anticipated the initial 4K versions of France 2 and France 3 will launch as early as September this year. Under the proposal France 2 would be broadcast entirely in 4K, broadcasting native UHD shows, and upscaling those that were not available in the format. France 3 would only broadcast in UHD for part of the time. France Télévisions plans a definition of 2160p at 50 frames per second, based on 10-bit encoding and HEVC compression. HDR would also be available. The 4K service would be rolled out gradually, starting in September in the major cities of Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Nantes, [...]

11 Apr 2023

discovery+ added to Telia Play

Telia Play subscribers in Lithuania can now enjoy a slate of lifestyle, home, true crime, adventure, science and tech content on Discovery+. The Warner Bros. Discovery streamer has been added following a new agreement with Telia Play. Jamie Cooke, General Manager CEE, Baltics, Middle East, Mediterranean and Turkey at Warner Bros. Discovery, says: “It’s been 2 years since we’ve started the roll out discovery+ as a streaming service across the entire region and we continue building our path to a strong digital presence together with our partners.” The new agreement also extends the carriage of Discovery Channel, Discovery Science, TLC, ID, Animal Planet, HGTV, Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 within Telia’s various subscription packages. “Telia Play is further developing its [...]

11 Apr 2023

Warner Bros Discovery

Warner Bros Discovery Streaming Platform Launching In OZ US media giant Warner Bros Discovery will launch a streaming service in Australia next year. Warner Bros Discovery’s western Pacific president and managing director James Gibbons confirmed the service would launch in the Asia-Pacific in 2024, after a US launch later this year. In an interview with The Australian, Gibbons said the service will be the result of last year’s merger of HBO Max and Discovery Plus. “We are going to be launching our new streaming service in the US this year,” Gibbons said. “The first order of business is to really combine those services and make one ‘uber’ service that can target a wide audience. “After that we’re going to be [...]