Mobile TV

M-EAS implementation advances, says Adrick

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:57:00 +0000

Jay Adrick, head of ATSC’s M-EAS implementation team, discusses the pieces that are coming together to make the new Mobile Emergency Alert System a reality.

Bannister Lake and Compix partner for social media integration

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:53:00 +0000

Together, SocialBrander and TweetOut enable users to search for trending conversations on Twitter and Facebook, filter out unwanted data, approve message content, and take that content straight to air.

ESCORT and Siano partner on a new Mobile-TV accessory

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:43:00 +0000

The ESCORT MobileTV includes an ATSC-mobile tuner and a built-in rechargeable battery to deliver live entertainment, sports and breaking news from supported stations around the U.S.

Sky News plans deployment of Dejero LIVE+ mobile apps

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:31:00 +0000

Sky News is in the process of deploying the technology to supplement its domestic and international newsgathering operation.

ABC and other networks move toward Nielsen online TV audience tracking

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:07:00 +0000

ABC is starting to see the bigger picture of capturing audience engagement as it pertains to online TV. Nielsen is breaking out into new areas as well with its Digital Program Ratings, a system designed to track ratings from networks such as NBC, FOX, CBS, Univision, A&E, Discovery Channel and others. ABC is now onboard with this new ratings system and its worth considering to see where this all goes.

Broadcast Engineering Blog

Beyond Netflix: Is Yahoo the Next HBO?

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:01:00 +0000

Although lately most of the mobile TV news has been via Amazon launching new pilots for upcoming shows and Netflix streaming hit shows such as "House of Cards," there is one up-and-coming player that is not on many people's radar right now: Yahoo. Did you know Yahoo has a fall lineup? And that the network, I mean website, is lining up additional original video content that will debut this later this year? Yahoo is certainly making a huge step, but it's time to figure out what its master plan is going to be.

Broadcast Engineering Blog

Belkin ships Dyle receiver for iPhone, iPad

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:43:00 +0000

When used with the Dyle TV app, the receiver will make Mobile DTV content available to iOS device users in 37 markets about the country.

Aitken receives 2013 ATSC Lechner award

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:28:00 +0000

Mark Aitken, VP Advanced Technology for the Sinclair Broadcast Group, was honored last week at the ATSC Annual Meeting with the Bernard J. Lechner Outstanding Contributor Award.

Belkin ships Dyle mobile TV receiver for iPhone and iPad

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:05:00 +0000

This is a big win for mobile TV consortium Dyle and mobile device accessory manufacturer Belkin, this week coming out of the gates with a new mobile TV solution for Apple’s iPad and iPhone. Depending on your area, you can watch unlimited free TV for as long as you want, right on your mobile device.

Broadcast Engineering Blog

Living room TV is now the "second" screen

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:06:00 +0000

For years we in the press have been describing anything that is viewed away from the living room television as “the second screen.” Not anymore.

Broadcast Engineering Blog