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  • Adobe sets Firefly free with mobile app and AI-first moodboarding tools

    Adobe sets Firefly free with mobile app and AI-first moodboarding tools

     MUMBAI: Your next masterpiece might just start on your phone with a text prompt. Adobe has just turbocharged its generative AI game with a major upgrade to Firefly, unveiling a new mobile app and an AI-powered moodboarding feature called Firefly Boards. The expansion, announced today, makes the creative playground more portable, collaborative, and multimodal than ever before bringing AI-assisted image and video generation to IOS and Android, while letting teams co-create across media in real time.

    With over 24 billion AI-generated assets and traffic up 30 per cent quarter-over-quarter, Firefly is fast becoming Adobe’s flagship for idea-to-execution creativity. The mobile app allows users to generate and edit high-quality images and videos on the fly, with tools like Text to Image, Text to Video, Generative Fill, and Generative Expand. Users can mix and match AI models from Adobe’s own to those by OpenAi, Google, Luma Ai, Pika, Ideogram, Runway, and Black Forest Labs directly within the app or Firefly Boards.

    The Firefly Boards feature, now in public beta, is a slick new workspace for creative teams to develop concepts at scale. Think moodboards that breathe, creators can remix video clips, generate new visuals, or use conversational prompts to fine-tune visuals collaboratively.

    More than just eye candy, Firefly also embeds Content Credentials into AI-generated assets, helping creators track origins and safeguard their rights. Adobe’s ecosystem-first approach now lets assets flow seamlessly from mobile to web to desktop, syncing with Creative Cloud apps like Photoshop and Premiere Pro.

    Adobe says the new capabilities support everything from text-to-vector logo design to soon-to-launch features like text-to-avatar and AI-generated sound effects all from a single, intuitive interface.

    Adobe CTO Ely Greenfield put it, “Our goal with Firefly is to give creators a one-stop shop for generative tools across mobile and web.”

    With first-time Firefly subscribers up 30 per cent, and paid subscriptions nearly doubling, the platform isn’t just growing, it’s blazing ahead. The Firefly app is now live on App Store and Google Play, while Firefly Boards can be accessed via the web for Creative Cloud users.

    In a world where creativity rarely waits for a desk, Firefly’s new wings let ideas take off from anywhere and turn sparks of inspiration into full-blown visuals in minutes.

  • Remote control redefined as Dish TV dials up its Smart+ experience

    Remote control redefined as Dish TV dials up its Smart+ experience

    Mumbai: No more juggling remotes or input sources, Dish TV just changed the channel on home entertainment. The company has launched its new Smart+ device, an all-in-one upgrade that turns regular Android and Google TVs into smart content hubs, uniting live TV and OTT apps under a single roof.

    After the success of its flagship Smart product last year, Dish TV’s latest launch is a smarter sequel that simplifies how viewers consume content. With Smart+, your existing TV morphs into a full-fledged entertainment command centre no new remote required. Want to flip from a TV news channel to a web series on an OTT app? Just press a button on your regular TV remote.

    Built for seamless integration, Smart+ eliminates the need to switch devices or inputs. The intuitive interface not only brings your favourite TV channels and streaming services together, but also lets you set reminders, add shows to favourites, and even keep the kids in check with built-in parental controls.

    Need a quick glance at what’s coming up next? The preview banners and thumbnails offer a visual sneak peek, so you’re never lost in the scroll. Whether you’re a live sports enthusiast, a serial binge-watcher or a casual viewer, Smart+ tailors the experience to suit every screen personality.

    Compact, sleek, and feather-light, the device fits right into any living room aesthetic. And it’s portable too perfect for modern homes that love a little less cable clutter.

    Dish TV India Ltd. CEO & executive director Manoj Dobhal said, “As part of our ongoing commitment to drive innovation in the entertainment industry, we are proud to introduce the Smart+ Device. This product marks a significant advancement in the seamless integration of traditional television and OTT services, catering to the evolving needs of today’s digital consumer. We are confident that this integration represents the future of entertainment. With the launch of the Smart+ Device, we are enhancing both convenience and accessibility while reinforcing our leadership in delivering integrated, next-generation solutions for our customers.”

    The Smart+ device is now available via Dish TV’s official website, Flipkart, and major retail outlets ready to slide into your setup and stream your screen life into something a whole lot smarter.

  • It’s raining new NextGen TV sets & receivers at CES 2025

    It’s raining new NextGen TV sets & receivers at CES 2025

    MUMBAI: There is a lot of excitement in the US about NextGen TV or TV broadcasts based on the ATSC 3.0 standard.  With 76 per cent of U.S. households now able to receive the signals,  America’s local TV broadcasters are hailing the introduction of new ATSC 3.0 receivers that will first be shown at next week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The affordable options will add to consumer choice, from high-end NextGen TV sets to affordable accessories that can transform Android and Fire TV devices already in consumer homes. 

    “We are very excited about the expanded offerings from accessory device manufacturers for NextGen TV. The new low-cost Atlanta  DTH (ADTH) USB receiver, powered by Tolka, is built for existing Android and Fire TV televisions and will, at a very affordable price, expand the reach of NextGen TV into homes who already have those sets. ADTH is also about to introduce a new model that works without an internet connection and will be doing a software update for deployed ADTH devices to give them the same functionality. In addition, Zinwell is adding pause functionality to their accessory device, with an add-on hard disc drive. In 2025, RCA is also coming to market with two new NextGen TV sets that will join TV options already available from Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Hisense, and TCL,” said Pearl TV managing director Anne Schelle. “We congratulate all of the manufacturers who are selling thousands of receivers each day to consumers looking for the best possible video and audio quality from local stations.” 

    Pearl TV is a business organisation of US broadcast companies with a shared interest in exploring forward-looking broadcasting opportunities, including innovative ways of promoting local broadcast TV content and developing digital media and wireless platforms for the broadcast industry. Pearl’s membership, comprising more than 820 TV stations, includes eight of the largest broadcast companies in America: Cox Media group, Graham Media group, Gray Television, Hearst Television, Nexstar Media group, Sinclair Broadcast group, the E.W. Scripps, and Tegna. 

    Broadcasters are loading up new services with new features for NextGen TV viewers, including interactive gaming options that will be launched by GameLoop. 

    GameLoop TV launches next week in Las Vegas on local NextGen TV channel 3.2 and will bring gaming directly to viewers with no additional hardware or subscriptions required. At the heart of GameLoop’s innovation is the channel’s exciting “play now” feature, which allows NextGen TV viewers to instantly play games showcased on the channel simply using their TV remote or mobile phone. 

    “We also salute TV broadcasters Gray and Sinclair, who are working to bring fun, interactive gaming to the living room through GameLoop – a service that utilises NextGen TV for web-based family fun that will work seamlessly with millions of installed NextGen TV sets. Easy interactivity is literally going to be a game-changer for viewers,” Schelle predicted. 

    High Dynamic Range (HDR) functionality is now live on more than 200 local NextGen TV services throughout the US , with more being added to enhance viewing of key sports games and other spectacles.  Broadcasters are promoting the advantages of NextGen TV this sports season on stations throughout the country and plan to continue these promotions as they continue to rollout HDR and Dolby Atmos services nationwide. 

    A holiday promotion effort in NextGen TV markets that began before December continues through early February, with broadcasters now indicating onscreen to viewers when local NextGen TV programming is available in HDR. 

    “We’re very excited to announce that broadcast stations throughout the country are adding HDR10+ capability in their NextGen TV broadcast services to accommodate a broad array of TV manufacturers. With other flavors of HDR that also may be present in the service, this allows every receiver to present the best picture possible, showing that local television just keeps getting better and better, which is exactly what we promised with the rollout of NextGen TV services,” Schelle said. In addition to providing better video quality through HDR, many markets are adding Dolby Atmos audio coding, which delivers immersive audio capability. 

    “HDR began for sports with the Kentucky Derby last spring. It really made the Olympic Games pop with brilliant video. We know that sports is a big driver for buying new TV sets as well as for enjoying broadcast services — your favorite games look even better in High Dynamic Range,” Schelle said. 

    Throughout the country, local stations not already broadcast on over-the-air ATSC 3.0 transmissions are gaining access to NextGen TV viewers through the innovative addition of more channels through broadcast internet protocol – or broadcast IP. These additional channels are available as NextGen TV channels and have added more choices for viewers in a range of markets, from public to commercial broadcasters who now have their programming available for NextGen TV viewers. 

    Consumers can easily find details of what NextGen TV services are available in their markets by visiting WatchNextGenTV.com, a resource maintained by Pearl that lists individual services by market and a full range of more than 90 NextGen TV receivers and antenna products certified to work seamlessly with the new services. 

  • NODWIN Gaming ropes in Android as title partner for BGMS Season 3

    NODWIN Gaming ropes in Android as title partner for BGMS Season 3

    Mumbai: NODWIN Gaming, a gaming and esports company has announced Android as the title partner for India’s premier esports event Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGMS) Season 3. Additionally, the tournament will be powered by men’s skincare brand, Garnier Men, marking the first time that Android and Garnier Men have partnered with an Indian esports tournament.

    The high-voltage action of Android BGMS Season 3 is being broadcast on Star Sports for the third consecutive year as the nation’s best BGMI squads battle it out for glory. The entire tournament will be played on high performance Android devices.

    Moreover, Crunchyroll, a destination for anime and manga, has also joined forces with Android BGMS Season 3 as the anime partner while energy drink brand Red Bull has been onboarded as the official energy drink partner of Android BGMS Season 3. By leveraging the prominence of the tournament, partners will aim to engage with its widespread audience, while also elevating the overall experience for players and fans alike.

    Garnier, L’Oréal India – general manager, marketing Anshuman Wanchu said, “We are delighted to partner with the BGMI Masters Series 2024. It is an incredible opportunity for us as this collaboration allows us to connect with the dynamic and passionate gaming and youth community in a meaningful manner. As a brand committed to innovation and excellence, we look forward to some incredible showcases in season 3 of BGMS. With this partnership, we aim to empower gamers to elevate not only their game, but also their skin care routine, and inspire them to achieve their best, both in the arena as well as in their daily lives.”

    The tournament has also continued its association with TVS Raider, the sporty commuter motorcycle from TVS Motor Company as the official mobility partner and Philips OneBlade, the male grooming product of Philips India as the competition’s official styling partner.

    Commenting on the partnership, SVP (marketing) – commuters, media and corporate brand Aniruddha Haldar commented, “We at TVS Motor company had Collaborated previously with Nodwin Gaming to help us develop a close connect with the Gaming audience – we are pleased to share that this collaboration has helped us to gain brand love, better connect to the gaming audience during and post the previous season. We are back again to announce yet another collaboration with Nodwin Gaming for the BGMI Master Series 3, this is in view to further strengthen our connect and engagement with the gaming audience.”

    “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Android, Garnier Men and Redbull for the highly anticipated third season of BGMS. Having such notable partners whose vision for the growth and development of competitive gaming in India mirrors our own, is a tremendous asset. Their involvement not just highlights the emergence of esports as a mainstream sport but also the massive potential of youth engagement in this field. Together, we are confident in our ability to provide the necessary resources and visibility required to nurture and promote esports talent nationwide,” stated NODWIN Gaming co-founder and MD Akshat Rathee.

    The opening weekend of Android BGMS Season 3 was a resounding success, recording peak concurrent viewership exceeding 140,000 on digital platforms. The tournament commenced with a three-day Opener Week, where all 24 teams—20 invited and four qualified— were in action at the Android Arena in Chhatarpur, New Delhi.

    The top 18 teams led by table toppers team 8Bit, and consistent performers OneBlade, IQOO Soul and Team X Spark  progressed to the League Week. They were joined by team Z and Godlike Esports who were selected through audience voting from the bottom six. Meanwhile, Team Limra, Gujarat Tigers, Viking Esports and FS Esports were eliminated from the competition.

    During the league week from 22 July to 4 August, the 20 teams will compete in the survival week and domination keague stages. The top four teams will secure direct qualification for the finals, while the remaining 16 teams will participate in the playoffs scheduled for 6 and 7 August. In the grand finale from 9 to 11 August, the top 12 teams from the playoffs, along with the four best teams from the league week, will compete to fight for the BGMS Season 3 title.

    Adding a touch of innovation, this season also includes three exciting formats –

    1.   Powerplay (active throughout the tournament) – Squads will earn double points for each finish they achieve in the first circle of every match.

    2.   Bounty (active during the league weeks – survival week and domination week) – The top four squads from the overall standings of league week one, followed by the top four in each subsequent match will carry a bounty. Teams can earn bonus points only by eliminating an entire squad with bounty on them, with 10 points per squad.

    3.   Impact player (active during the weekend matches of the league stage:  27-28 July and 3-4 August) – The in-game leader (IGL) of each squad will conduct a random draw to designate an Impact Player who will earn double points for each finish they achieve. Teams will earn four points for every finish by the Impact Player during Powerplay.

    “Going beyond traditional tournament formats, our new concepts are designed not only to heighten the intensity of the tournament for players and viewers but also to set a new standard for esports in India. These innovations aim to push the boundaries of competitive gameplay, and I am incredibly excited to see this new format unfold. Similar to traditional sports tournaments, Android BGMS Season 3 will produce memorable, nail-biting moments and games decided by the smallest of margins. We will witness players rise to the occasion, carrying their teams to victory,” added Akshat Rathee.

    The teams who will be  advancing to the League Week of Android BGMS Season 3 are as follows: Team 8Bit, OneBlade, IQOO Soul, Team X Spark, REVENANT, Entity, Gods Reign, Team Forever, Reckoning Esports, Carnival Gaming, Raven Esports, WSB GAMING, VASISTA ESPORTS, TEAM ORANGUTAN, Global Esports, MOGO eSports, Team Tamilas, Carpediem, Team Z and Godlike Esports.

    Fans can catch all the action of Android BGMS Season 3 on Star Sports 2 (HD & SD) in English and Star Sports First in Hindi from Monday to Saturday from 7:00 pm. On league week Sundays, playoffs and finals, the broadcast will be from 6:30 pm. Fans will also have the option to switch to Tamil & Hindi commentary on SS2 using the blue button.

    The tournament will also be streaming on the YouTube channels of Star Sports and NODWIN Gaming.

  • How 1xbit.com is Changing the Game for Sports Betting Enthusiasts

    How 1xbit.com is Changing the Game for Sports Betting Enthusiasts

    Sports betting has changed a lot in recent years with the platforms that are always changing and evolving to suit user requirements. Among these, 1xbit APK stands out due to its unique properties compared with conventional sports betting sites because of its innovative features and a user-friendly interface.

    What About Cryptocurrency Integration?

    Among the most outstanding things which can be noticed about 1xbit.com is the all-inclusive integration of cryptocurrencies. Several digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum among other options can be used for gambling by users. This offers numerous benefits because of: 
    ●    increased privacy; 
    ●    faster transactions; 
    ●    lower fees compared to traditional fiat currencies.

    Those bettors who value anonymity and fast payouts may find this option especially attractive.

    Wide Range of Sports and Events

    The platform 1xbit.com covers numerous activities, eliminating any chance that there will not be anything for every sporting fun. The platform’s selections range from such popular sports like football, basketball or tennis to niche ones like esports, darts or even weather betting. In this way it allows customers to try out different bets while also exposing them to new areas of interest.

    User-Friendly Interface – Must Have

    The user is the first thing to be considered when designing the platform’s interface that provides an instinctive and seamless betting experience. The website has a neat and well-organized layout which facilitates navigation by both new and expert bettors. This improves the user experience because people can place their bets efficiently and they will be more informed.

    Live Betting and Streaming

    Live betting at 1xbit.com is great with up-to-date odds as well as many in-play markets. This allows for live betting while games are on, makes it more engaging and entertaining for fans who love watching sports events. Also, the platform offers live streaming of various events such that users can follow the event as they place their bets.

    Bonuses and Promotions

    Such bonuses add value to 1xbit.com making it even more attractive than before. For instance, new users can receive a big welcome bonus while existing ones get access to ongoing promotions such as cashback deals, accumulator boosts, or loyalty programs. These deal senders encourage users to keep on playing on this platform since there is something for everyone.

    Security and Support

    When it comes to 1xbit.com, security is a first-rate issue with elevated level encryption technology that makes certain safety of user data and transactions. The company also offers solid customer support including all time live-chat which is open throughout the week and detailed question-based responses for any difficulty.

    What About Mobile Accessibility?

    Concerning mobile accessibility, 1xbit.com has a completely optimized mobile version of its website as well as separate apps for iOS and Android devices which allows users to make bets, manage their accounts and track live events wherever they are thereby making it flexible and convenient.

    To Wrap Up

    What sets apart 1xbit from other sports betting sites: 
    ●    cryptocurrency acceptance; 
    ●    wide variety of sports and events available on the site; 
    ●    combination of simple interface; 
    ●    good live betting options focused on user experience.

    Additionally, attractive bonuses given by this platform, high security measures implemented in the site, convenient mobile access are among those reasons why many people prefer it. For sport bettors who want a fresh approach from what they have always been used to then 1xbit would be their game changer.

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  • Glance smart lock screens launch in Japan with top carriers and Android brands

    Glance smart lock screens launch in Japan with top carriers and Android brands

    Mumbai: In today’s information-heavy world, deciding what to watch, read or experience on the smartphone can be exhausting for consumers. Searching, downloading multiple apps, switching between these apps and scrolling through endless feeds often tires the mind, leaving consumers drained. But what if there was a way to make it easier for consumers to enjoy the internet? What if the smartphone could be made smarter, simplifying the way consumers discover content and experiences on the internet?

    Glance lock screen, one of the world’s leading smart lock screen platforms, is doing just that, changing how hundreds of millions of consumers across the world engage with the internet. For the first time ever, consumers of Japan’s biggest carriers and Android smartphone brands can experience this revolutionary smart lock screen platform as well.

    Glance is an AI-driven platform that offers a wide range of experiences directly on the lock screens of Android smartphones. These lock screen experiences include instant games, live game streaming, news, sports, lifestyle, fashion, entertainment, shopping, and live content. These premium and beautiful experiences are delivered through Glance’s partnership with reputed publishers, content partners, and developers. Glance’s AI personalises these experiences, ensuring that consumers find content that is most relevant and important to them, each time they glance or look at their lock screen. They do this without needing to unlock their phones download multiple apps or spend time searching for content.

    “With Glance we are unlocking the power of the lock screen, using AI to transform passive lock screens into smart lock screens,” says Glance Co-founder of InMobi Group and COO & president of Piyush Shah. “Consumers check their lock screen over 100 times a day but only use it for notifications, battery, and time. With Glance’s smart lock screen, they can stay on top of everything that interests them throughout the day. This could be a casual game that they love, latest score of a baseball game, the latest J-pop album launch, updates on their favourite celebrities and shows or news that matters to them – all without unlocking, downloading, or searching.” Shah adds, “We are truly honoured to launch in the Japanese market and hope to bring the best lock screen experience to consumers here.”

    In Japan, Glance is already available to subscribers of SoftBank Corp using Xiaomi (Redmi Note 9T Redmi Note 10T, and 12T Pro) and Motorola (Moto G53y 5G) smartphones. In the upcoming quarters, it aims to expand its presence to other big carriers and Android smartphone brands in Japan. Globally, Glance is present on over 450 million Android smartphones, and is aiming to be on over one billion phones in the next two years. The platform has over 230 million active users, primarily in India and Indonesia, while it has recently launched in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia.

    Glance senior vice president & GM of strategic distribution partnerships Aditya Goyal said, “For carriers and smartphone brands, Glance is an opportunity to differentiate themselves and boost consumer engagement through a unique experience. The top six Android phone brands have integrated Glance on their smartphones in multiple markets globally and are using it to deliver personalized experiences for their consumers. We are excited to enable carriers and brands in Japan to provide this same innovative and captivating mobile experience to consumers here.”

    Initially, Glance consumers in Japan will be able to discover news, trending content, and gaming on their lock screens. Content and experiences on Glance are powered by Japan’s biggest publishers, including Yahoo Japan Corporation (Partners of Yahoo! News), LINE Digital Frontier Corporation LINE Manga), dely Inc.（Kurashiru), Ikkyu Corporation (ikkyu.com), C Channel Corporation CHANNEL), SoftBank Corporation（Baseball LIVE, Basket LIVE), Mybest Inc.（mybest), AllAbout Inc (AllAbout)

    For publishers such as these, Glance provides a new and exciting way to reach the right consumers at a large scale. Several other top publishers are expected to join the platform in the coming quarters.

    Glance has established a strong team in Tokyo, led by Masato Ito, Head of Market Development Japan, demonstrating its commitment to the market. This team is expected to grow significantly in the coming quarters. The platform is also expanding its presence to other regions and aims to launch in the US soon. Glance is headquartered in Singapore and is funded by investors including Jio Platforms, Google, and Mithril Capital.

  • Treeview partners with Arzooo to bolster its TV business in India

    Treeview partners with Arzooo to bolster its TV business in India

    Mumbai: Treeview, Thailand’s LED TV and appliance manufacturer, will leverage retail tech platform Arzooo’s network of retailers to market its smart android full HD range of TV models in India, from 24 inch to 85 inch. Treeview is spread across geographies such as the Middle East and African countries, among others.

    The company said India is currently witnessing a massive demand for world-class smart televisions as an increasing number of consumers are looking forward to transitioning from non-smart TVs to smart TVs with larger screen sizes. Treeview sees this as an opportunity to introduce its smart TVs. It aims to register sales of over half a million smart TVs in the next 12 months.

    Arzooo’s network of offline retail channels in India will enable Treeview to scale up and achieve pan-India penetration in the shortest span of time.

    “Our aim is to reach more households through Arzooo’s retail network. With enhanced specifications, superior quality, and affordable pricing, our range of smart TVs are best suited for Indian consumers,” said QThree Ventures director Jubin Peter.

    Arzooo director of TV categories Sai Krishna said, “We are pleased to extend the Arzooo platform to Treeview to offer high-quality smart TVs to Indian consumers through our retail network. This partnership is another step forward in strengthening our portfolio of large appliances going forward. We are committed to getting more high-quality brands on the platform from across the world and making them accessible to offline retailers and Indian consumers.”

    Arzooo Express, backed by a network of 35 hubs and warehouses across 22 states, will play a pivotal role in the distribution strategy. Recently, Arzooo has launched Quick Retail, which promises next-day delivery to metro cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. It will further the quest of retailers to provide consumers with smart android TVs at viable prices with speedy delivery.

  • Taki introduces official app on Google Play Store to improve user experience

    Taki introduces official app on Google Play Store to improve user experience

    Mumbai: Global web3 social networking platform Taki has announced the launch of its Android app to further boost its expansion. This development comes at a time when Taki claims to have surpassed the milestone of having half a million users globally. Taki is aiming to further increase its audience by making its services more accessible and user-friendly. With the launch of its Android app, users can access their Taki account on Android smartphones. As part of this, Taki has released important features to improve the user experience. These features strengthen the platform’s security and make it simple to follow the movement of user coins, known as $UCOIN.

    Taki co-founder Sakina Arsiwala said, “Our constant endeavour to make our platform more user-friendly motivated us to introduce an Android app for Taki. We aim to provide our users with a platform that offers a streamlined user interface, a fast load time and the ability to customise the content.”

    Taki has introduced coin profile pages to track any user’s coin performance under multiple metrics such as the share of owners, annual percentage rate (APR), coins in circulation, the total number of supporters, etc. Another key addition is the new interface on Taki, which showcases a top coin leaderboard. It highlights the top 10 users who are holding the coins with the highest value against $TAKI over the previous seven days. Fellow community members and creators on the platform can now reward both a content creator’s post and the related comments with a gold Taki. Overall, it enhances the engagement level on the platform and provides additional motivation for community members to demonstrate appreciation for their favorite content creators’ posts.

    Taki is offering the opportunity for people to own their unique and desired $UCOIN (usercoin). They can now access Taki without delay to register before anyone else takes their desired name. A $USERCOIN will be created once a particular individual completes verification on the platform. The company claims over 4,68,541 unique user coins have been generated so far with an active user base of 5,59,705 active users.

    “Seeing such a positive response from the community has been rewarding. The user experience drives us to keep improving the product. We believe that Taki will be the first-of-its-kind in bridging the gap between the everyday internet user and Web3, especially with India’s ever-growing potential in the crypto ecosystem,” said SuperLayer Venture Partner Saad Rizvi.

  • 3SS at IBC 2022: Operators get the opportunity to find their perfect match

    3SS at IBC 2022: Operators get the opportunity to find their perfect match

    Mumbai: 3Screen Solutions (3SS) will have its biggest-ever show presence at IBC 2022. Following a three-year hiatus from face-to-face events, the renowned user experience pioneer will present an unprecedented array of customer deployments and empowering technology partnership integrations. All of this is part of the multiple award winning 3Ready Entertainment Ecosystem.

    3SS CPO & CMO Pierre Donath said, “It’s truly wonderful to be back at IBC, and have the chance to see our industry colleagues from around the world, and to explore how together we can make entertainment more simple and personal for everyone,” he commented.

    He further added, “This is a milestone year for 3SS: we’re super excited to showcase our latest deployments and enabling technologies that help operators provide their customers with experiences that they really love, and to celebrate our collaborations with over 100 ecosystem partners, on our bigger-than-ever IBC exhibit.”

    “Our theme this year is ‘It’s A Match!’ and we really look forward to welcoming IBC visitors to our stands and helping operators discover the products and solutions that perfectly match their business needs for powering their next-generation entertainment platforms,” he added.

    The ever-expanding 3Ready product platform was created to assist operators in accelerating time-to-market, delivering a unified experience across all devices, launching revenues, and rapidly innovating while avoiding technology vendor lock-in.

    3Ready is now enabling next-generation video experiences for over 20 major operators around the world, with a combined reach of more than 35 million households. The 3Ready Entertainment Ecosystem enables service providers to fully exploit 3Ready’s flexibility, which is enabled by its underlying architecture. 3Ready works seamlessly with the backend, revenue protection, recommendation engine, STB, and other system elements of the operator’s choice thanks to its extensive pre-integration options. Uncertainties in technology are eliminated, allowing providers to focus on providing excellent service.

    3SS reimagines in-car entertainment at IBC

    For the first time, 3SS will present the future of in-car digital entertainment at IBC. The company has brought a “Polestar 2” car to Amsterdam and parked it outside the exhibit area, inviting visitors to take a seat and experience its 3Ready-powered automotive experience, which is based on the Android Automotive Operating System (AAOS).

    In-vehicle displays, in addition to all of the familiar screens, are the next touchpoints for enjoying video entertainment on the go. 3Ready enables operators and automobile manufacturers to add entertainment to any in-car infotainment system. UX can be adjusted and targeted dynamically, with the ability to curate all content, including third-party apps. The end result is superior entertainment and enjoyment for all occupants of the vehicle. To date, 3SS has two projects with automobile manufacturers.

    All-new 3Ready Control Centre takes centre stage

    3Ready Control Center 3.0 is a new SaaS experience management solution from 3SS. With this centralised, one-stop solution that is highly visual and intuitive, anyone can curate a highly personalised and unified experience across all screens. 3Ready Control Center allows more members of an operator’s content curation and marketing teams to easily target, manage, and visually optimise UX to increase customer retention. Operators benefit from real-time management of all service and device apps’ content, features, and branding from a single unified location.

    A/B testing is the most direct and powerful method of gauging viewer preferences, and it can be done with high automation, individually or by customer segment. Experiments with new features can be carried out quickly and with confidence, as can adaptations.

    The dashboards of the 3Ready Control Centre have simple functions and navigation that do not require technical knowledge. This reduces reliance on technical specialists. Editors can make necessary UI/UX changes visually, and all of the operator’s apps will automatically retrieve and apply them without requiring any code changes. Consistent, stable, and scalable cross-device user experiences result, with significant time and effort savings.

    3Ready Control Centre integrates seamlessly with any backend, recommendation, metadata, analytics, and advertising solution that an operator selects.

    The benefits of holistic content discovery and recommendation benefit both super-aggregators and their customers. The 3Ready Control Centre allows you to curate content from any source, including third-party providers. The end result is a unified and personalised user experience across all screens. Operators gain greater utility and flexibility than ever before by managing all client apps, including connected TV brands, STBs, tablets, smartphones, in-car displays, and so on, in a streamlined, highly efficient manner.

    Demos of the latest integrations for transformational UX

    The 3SS booth (5.A83) will feature an unprecedented demonstration array of enabling technical integrations with world technology leaders. These include, among others:

    Targeted advertisements: 3SS will demonstrate a solution integrated into the 3Ready platform that enables operators to quickly deploy linear ad insertion on OTT and hybrid STBs while providing their customers with a seamless ad experience (Live to Ad). It is independent of any ad solution or ad network and provides cross-device control over the advertising experience to enable ad-supported business models.

    KAON, 3SS, and Green Streams: KAON, 3SS, and Green Streams have collaborated to develop a new pre-integrated end-to-end technology platform that will enable Tier 2 and medium-sized providers to quickly and affordably deliver super-aggregated video services based on Android TV. Green Streams’ TVaaS backend platform, powerful yet reasonably priced KAON Netflix Certified STB, and the advanced 3Ready UX comprise the new turnkey solution. Tier 2 and mid-sized providers can thus accelerate service launches and revenue growth.

    Allente implements 3Ready Control Center 3.0 in collaboration with ContentWise: Nordic pay-TV behemoth Allente has become the first operator to deploy 3Ready Control Center 3.0. This project is a critical enabler of Allente’s next-generation super-aggregated TV services for Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. Allente and its customers will also benefit from 3Ready Control Center 3.0’s seamless integration with ContentWise’s UX Engine (stand 5.C65). This technological combination boosts customer engagement by personalising user experiences in real time.

    Tele2 AB’s new TV Hub Mini: A high-spec 4K dongle for OTT (over-the-top) TV, was developed in collaboration with 3SS and SEI Robotics Inc. (stand 5.F64). Subscribers enjoy a custom 3SS-engineered user experience powered by 3Ready in 3SS’ first major operator dongle deployment, which is based on Android TV OS. The SEI Robotics 4K dongle provides Netflix, as well as a variety of other streaming apps and TV channels.

    ThinkAnalytics with 3SS : ThinkAnalytics and 3SS will debut their new pre-integrated solution that transforms UX testing and optimisation, assisting operators in increasing engagement and reducing churn. 3Ready Control Centre is now pre-integrated with Think360, ThinkAnalytics’ content discovery and analytics platform, enabling operators to deploy user experiences that maximise monetisation opportunities by leveraging data-driven continuous improvement. Editors, marketers, and curators do not require technical expertise, which reduces costs and accelerates time-to-market. Actionable insights enable operators to provide their customers with the entertainment UX they truly desire.

  • Meta expands Facebook Reels to over 150 countries globally

    Meta expands Facebook Reels to over 150 countries globally

    Mumbai: Meta has announced the availability of Facebook Reels for iOS and Android to more than 150 countries across the globe. The company is also introducing better ways to help creators to earn money, new creative tools and more places to watch and create Facebook Reels. 

    “Watching video is half of time spent on Facebook and Instagram, and Reels is our fastest growing content format by far. We’re focused on making Reels the best way for creators to get discovered, connect with their audience and earn money. We also want to make it fun and easy for people to find and share relevant and entertaining content,” said Meta in a statement.

    Facebook Reels will be available in Feed, Groups and Watch. When viewing a reel, users can follow the creator directly from the video, like and comment on it or share it with friends. Meta is exploring ways to make it easier for creators to share Reels to both their Facebook and Instagram audiences, such as crossposting. 

    With this move, the company is creating a variety of opportunities for creators to earn money for their reels. The Reels Play bonus program, part of its $ one billion creator investment, pays eligible creators up to $35,000 a month based on the views of their qualifying reels. These bonuses have helped creators fund their reels creation and better understand what types of content works on Facebook. In the coming months, the bonus program will be extended to more countries.

    Building on deep experience in helping creators earn meaningful income from its monetisation products like in-stream ads and Stars, Meta is also building direct monetisation options for Facebook Reels through ad revenue share and fan support.

    “We’re expanding tests of Facebook Reels Overlay Ads to all creators in the US, Canada and Mexico, and to more countries in the coming weeks. We’re starting with two formats: banner ads that appear as a semi-transparent overlay at the bottom of a Facebook Reel, and sticker ads: a static image ad that can be placed by a creator anywhere within their reel. These non-interruptive ads enable creators to earn a portion of the ad revenue,” said the statement.

    Any creator in the US, Canada and Mexico who is part of the in-stream ads program is automatically eligible to monetise their publicly-shared reels with ads. By mid-March, these tests will expand to creators in nearly all countries where in-stream ads are available.

    Meta will also begin testing Stars on Facebook Reels in the coming weeks, so that people can buy and send them while watching reels to support creators. Both overlay ads and Stars are designed so that as more people view and engage with Reels on Facebook, creator payouts can grow.

    Brand suitability controls, including Publisher Lists, Blocklists, Inventory Filters and Delivery Reports for Banner and Sticker Ads in Facebook will be launched shortly. Reels in every region they are available, give advertisers more control over how their ads appear in places they don’t consider suitable for their brand or campaign. The company has been testing full-screen and immersive ads in between Facebook Reels since last October, and will roll them out to more places around the world over the coming months. Just like with organic content on Facebook, people can comment, like, view, save, share and skip them.

    In addition to the features announced last year, creators around the world will be able to access: 

    ·Remix: Create their own reel alongside an existing, publicly-shared reel on Facebook.

    ·60-second Reels: Make reels up to 60 seconds long.

    ·Drafts: Create a reel and choose to “Save As Draft” below the Save button. 

    ·Video Clipping: In the coming months, video clipping tools that will make it easier for creators who publish live or long-form, recorded videos to test different formats will be rolled out. 

    Over the coming weeks, following updates will be introduced to make it easier to create and discover reels in new places:

    ·Reels in Stories: Share public reels to Stories on Facebook, making it easy to share favourite reels with friends and giving creators more visibility and reach. Creators will also be able to create reels from existing public stories.

    ·Reels in Watch: Watch reels directly within the Watch tab. Tools to help create reels in the Watch tab are in the offing 

    ·Top of Feed: New Reels label at the top of feed to easily create and watch reels in just a few clicks.  

    ·Suggested Reels in Feed: Available in select countries, it will suggest reels that users may like in their Feed from people they do not already follow.

    Since launching in the US last September, Facebook Reels has seen creators like Kurt Tocci (and his cat, Zeus) share original comedic skits, author and Bulletin writer Andrea Gibson offer a reading of their published poetry, Nigerian-American couple Ling and Lamb try new foods, and dancer and creator Niana Guerrero do trending dances, like the #ZooChallenge.