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Rise in AI chatbot use may signal shifts for CTV content search, discovery
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (1102+ words) The advent of generative AI, large language models and consumer-facing clients or chatbots like ChatGPT are already impacting and inducing shifts in consumer behavior " a factor TV entertainment isn't immune from, and which could mean changes for how CTV experiences…...
Creator TV offers AVOD on Plex, Xumo Play as FASTs eye creators
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1332+ words) After launching a linear FAST channel focused on creator content earlier this year, Sabio's Creator Television is making some of that programming available on-demand on free streamers Plex and Xumo Play. It comes as free ad-supported streaming TV platforms alike…...
Amazon’s 2026 Fire TV redesign transforms the home screen into a discovery hub
3+ week, 1+ day ago (631+ words) Amazon recently announced the first major redesign of the Fire TV interface since 2020, shifting Fire TV toward a more modern, content-discovery-focused design with top navigation tabs, improved performance, and broader aggregation of content from multiple streaming services." Amazon's previous redesign…...
Nuvyyo courts cord cutters with new Tablo Dual OTA DVR
3+ week, 5+ day ago (277+ words) As skinny bundles from YouTube and Hulu advance cloud-based DVR capabilities, another burgeoning field is catering to cord cutters who use HD antennas but want DVR functionality. The latest device is from Nuvyyo, maker'of the Tablo DVR, which today launched…...
Samsung taps Gracenote metadata for AI initiatives, as CTV ponders conversation layer
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1790+ words) TVOS players and streamers are looking to AI to help power new content search and discovery experiences, including more two-way conversational interactions with apps and TV screens. Although technology is quickly evolving, it may take some time for new experiences…...
Roku readies AI-powered voice for content discovery
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (646+ words) TVOS software updates are rolling out to Roku devices in the coming months, including AI-powered voice functionality meant to improve content discovery by allowing users to ask their CTV device questions for more information about TV shows, movies and actors....
Apple TV streamer revs with F1 rights deal, Peacock bundle
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (533+ words) Apple TV might've dropped the "+" from its branding this week but it's adding to its streaming offer in a big way. By Friday the streamer revved two major moves " most notably the addition of exclusive F1 rights in the U.S." A day…...