For many years, effective voice-based search technologies have eluded businesses that have tried to bring next-generation input methods to customers. Command-based speech systems have been perceived as ineffective and hard for viewers to use. However, the widespread adoption of smartphones and tablets, and their minimised keyboards, has led to a renewed interest in this genre of technology. For example, Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa have progressed beyond basic menu navigation functions. In … [Read more...] about The Entertainment Brain of Conversational Search
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Ejen Ali dominates IP in mobile space
Singapore – Primeworks Studios and Wau Animation’s animated series, Ejen Ali, proves to be a winning intellectual property in mobile space with the MATA Training Academy and Emergency mobile game apps, clinching four Gold and two Bronze awards at the regional Mob-Ex Awards 2017 organised by Marketing magazine. MATA Training Academy won three Gold awards in the Best App – Creativity, Best App – Media Owner and Best App – Tablets categories as well as a Bronze award for Best App – Games & … [Read more...] about Ejen Ali dominates IP in mobile space
Boomerang arrives in Taiwan
Taipei – With an additional 1.6 million subscribers across Kbro and Taiwan Mobile platforms, the agreement increases the channel’s distribution in Asia Pacific to 32 million households since the channel’s relaunch in late 2014. From November 14, the all-animation network will have both Mandarin audio and traditional Chinese subtitles, boasting an impressive line-up of new series and movies programmed for both kids and their families. In addition to the ever-popular Tom and … [Read more...] about Boomerang arrives in Taiwan
FremantleMedia collaborates with The Future Group
Oslo – FremantleMedia announced Lost in Time, a newly-developed, first-of-its-kind entertainment format using Interactive Mixed Reality (IMR) on both TV and mobile devices. Lost in Time is set to push the boundaries of television as we know it by incorporating real-time special effects pioneered in The Matrix that bring a feature film experience to the TV. Lost in Time allows viewers to compete in the show to win prizes through an iOS or Android app in a first-ever blending of … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia collaborates with The Future Group
FMK partners with Shellhut entertainment
FremantleMedia Kids & Family (FMK) announced that food-themed, animated comedy series Tasty Tales of the Food Truckers is the first project from its co-production deal with leading Thai production company Shellhut Entertainment. Aimed at children aged 6 to 9, the show is being developed by show runner Dan Clark with Bill Kopp as director and FMK’s EVP, Bob Higgins as executive producer. FMK holds the distribution and licensing rights for the series in all territories, with the … [Read more...] about FMK partners with Shellhut entertainment
BBC brings U.S. presidential debates
BBC News in the U.S. has announced special coverage of the presidential and vice presidential debates. Coverage will include analysis with a uniquely impartial and global perspective from the BBC’s 2016 election campaign team, drawing on the expertise of its seasoned U.S. based correspondents and journalists. All debates will begin at 9pm ET across the BBC’s international news outlets. In the studio, the BBC’s Katty Kay (@kattykay) will be anchoring live television coverage on BBC World … [Read more...] about BBC brings U.S. presidential debates
