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Cobalt Digital will unveil a suite of new end‑to‑end IPMX and SMPTE ST 2110 solutions at the 2026 NAB Show, including the blueCORE 1RU processor family, upgraded PACIFIC ULL‑DEC decoder with dual SDI/ST 2110 output, a factory‑installed DVB‑S/S2 demodulator, and hybrid satellite‑internet compression compliant with FCC C‑Band rules. The lineup also adds openGear frame‑sync and color‑processing cards, the ARIA AUD‑MON IPMX‑compliant audio monitor, UltraBlue multiviewer, SAPPHIRE mini‑converters, and INDIGO gateways for IP‑SDI interconnect. These products target broadcasters transitioning from legacy SDI to fully IP‑based workflows while addressing spectrum reallocation challenges.
Telos Alliance announced a software update (v3.32.47) for its Linear Acoustic AERO series to incorporate the latest Nielsen watermark encoding library and fix a timestamp reset issue that would affect data reporting after Jan 1, 2027. The update covers current AERO models—including...
The broadcast industry is shifting toward Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate and scale live production. Tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and the emerging SMPTE ST 2138 “Catena” standard promise to unify control across dozens of vendor protocols, allowing entire workflows...
Chyron has launched Paint 10.3, adding AI‑driven active graphics, a flexible speedometer tool, and an enhanced zone blur feature for live sports production. The active graphics layer can animate visuals using AI player‑tracking or manual key‑framing, reducing manual effort. The...
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has filed reply comments urging the FCC to limit the upcoming upper C‑band reallocation to the statutory minimum of 100 MHz, warning that any additional clearing threatens broadcast infrastructure. The FCC is considering auctioning up...
Nexstar Media Group spent $3.2 million lobbying the FCC in 2025, while Sinclair Broadcast Group increased its spend to $800,000, aiming to eliminate the television‑ownership caps that restrict reach to 39 % of U.S. TV homes. The lobbying surge coincides with massive...
Signiant has established a Customer Advisory Board (CAB) to bring together key media‑industry clients and shape the future of accelerated content flow. The board will serve as a two‑way forum where participants gain early visibility into Signiant’s product strategy while...
IAB Tech Lab has opened a public comment period for the Live Event Ad Playbook (LEAP) Forecasting API, a new standard designed to make live streaming inventory visible and actionable for programmatic buying. The API lets broadcasters share structured metadata—schedules,...
New Hampshire PBS (NHPBS) has completed a statewide air‑chain upgrade to support ATSC 3.0, with Heartland Video Systems delivering design, hardware, and remote commissioning. The project replaced legacy ATSC 1.0 encoders with Harmonic XOS units, added HEVC‑DASH capable equipment, and installed a...
Alan Mruvka, co‑founder of E! Entertainment, has unveiled Filmology Labs: Content Creation Studios in Paterson, New Jersey. The 250,000 sq ft campus represents a $250 million investment and houses 21 purpose‑built sound stages optimized for vertical micro‑drama storytelling, including his Verza TV platform, which aims...
Sinclair Media announced the launch of "Criminally Obsessed," a daily true‑crime video podcast that will air Monday through Thursday on YouTube and major audio platforms. Hosted by veteran investigative journalist Anne Emerson, the series promises in‑depth coverage of high‑profile cases,...
New capabilities help media companies reduce mean time to repair across large operations
Network18 Media & Investments has rolled out Grass Valley’s Playout X, powered by the AMPP OS, across its linear TV, OTT, and web services. The unified platform replaces a patchwork of legacy vendor solutions, consolidating playout, ingest, ad‑replacement, watermarking and delivery under...
Television viewing in the United States rose to a 12‑month high in January 2026, with total TV usage up 3.7% from December. Cable captured the largest monthly gain, representing 21.2% of all TV consumption and adding a full share point....
ESPN reports a 33% year‑over‑year rise in women’s college basketball viewership, positioning the sport for its strongest season in 17 years, while men’s basketball is up 25% and on track for the best season in 11 years. The network captured...
Comcast Advertising and Adara have unveiled a joint measurement platform that links Comcast’s premium video‑viewing data with Adara’s first‑party travel booking and revenue data. The solution provides advertisers with direct attribution of TV and streaming ads to actual traveler bookings,...
