A new study from Accedo has found a high variation of energy consumption between various streaming devices, with TVs alone being the most efficient. The study, which looked at the energy usage of various streaming devices and a number of popular streaming applications, also found that autoplay content dramatically increases energy consumption. Accedo tested various scenarios at application level, implementing changes around bitrate, resolution and dark mode versus light mode, to evaluate … [Read more...] about Accedo Report Highlights Energy Use of Video Streaming
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Pebble strengthens their long-term commitment to the enterprise playout market with the release of Automation 2.0
At IBC 2023, Pebble are announcing a major release of its market-leading playout solution, with Automation 2.0. This release represents a major R&D investment to address two key market requirements, cloud deployment and security. Pebble Automation has been adopted by leading broadcasters across the world supporting the most demanding playout requirements. The solution already supports on-prem, hybrid, and cloud deployments, but Pebble has identified the market requirement for more efficient … [Read more...] about Pebble strengthens their long-term commitment to the enterprise playout market with the release of Automation 2.0
MOG announces World-First H.266 SDK Integration for Media Production
MOG Technologies, a global provider of end-to-end solutions for professional media, is proud to announce the full integration of the cuttingedge MainConcept VVC/H.266 SDK into its MAM4PRO cloud media production platform. This groundbreaking partnership further reinforces MOG's commitment to pushing the boundaries of media technology and propelling the industry into a future of improved video production quality and efficiency. MAM4PRO, MOG's comprehensive native-cloud media production platform, … [Read more...] about MOG announces World-First H.266 SDK Integration for Media Production
Korean crime drama The First Responders returns for season two August 4 on Disney+
After an action-packed first season that saw the first responders work together to uncover Ma Taehwa’s criminal past, a new partner from the National Forensic Service will join the team as they look to expose the real criminal mastermind in The First Responders season two, coming August 4 to Disney+. An expert in medicine, law, engineering, firearms, hacking and toxicology, Dex has made a name for himself as a criminal architect responsible for some of the biggest scandals in … [Read more...] about Korean crime drama The First Responders returns for season two August 4 on Disney+
Chinese Star Zhou Xun stars in upcoming lead television role on iQIYI in Imperfect Victim
Chinese superstar Zhou Xun has always been known for her starring roles in films like Painted Skin, Suzhou River, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress and The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, and she is the first Chinese actor to win a “Grand Slam” of the three most prestigious Chinese film acting awards - the Golden Horse Awards, the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Golden Rooster Awards. However, do you know that Zhou Xun is equally prolific on the small screen? Despite taking on much less TV … [Read more...] about Chinese Star Zhou Xun stars in upcoming lead television role on iQIYI in Imperfect Victim
Zero Density appoints New Regional Sales Manager Jeff Hobbs to strengthen client engagement
Zero Density, a global leader in virtual production and graphics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of the new regional sales manager, Jeff Hobbs. Hobbs will continue to support Zero Density’s ongoing expansion in the United States, a market where the company has seen demand for augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) and virtual studios increase exponentially. Hobbs’ extensive experience and understanding of AR, XR and virtual studio technologies, honed at roles in leading … [Read more...] about Zero Density appoints New Regional Sales Manager Jeff Hobbs to strengthen client engagement