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CES 2026 Concludes Annual Four-Day Run with Full Schedule of Programming

LAS VEGAS — CES 2026 concludes its annual four-day run in Las Vegas Friday with a Shark Tank pitch at the Venetian and a full day of panels, presentations and add-on (at an additional cost) training programs focused on AI, along with the trade show’s traditional closing party. “Understanding AI Agents,” part of the CES … Continue reading “CES 2026 Concludes Annual Four-Day Run with Full Schedule of Programming”
Disney+ to Launch ‘Vertical’ Short-Form Content for Mobile Devices

The Disney+ subscription streaming video service plans to roll out “vertical entertainment” designed for mobile devices featuring short-form content similar to that on social media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Disney made the announcement Jan.7 at the company’s annual Tech + Date Showcase at CES 2026 currently underway in Las Vegas. The vertical … Continue reading “Disney+ to Launch ‘Vertical’ Short-Form Content for Mobile Devices”
Xumo Snags Multiyear Content Deal With Lionsgate, Including Pay-1 Windows for Select Films

LAS VEGAS — Xumo and Lionsgate Jan. 6 at CES announced a new multiyear content deal that makes Xumo Play, Google TV Freeplay and Xumo-branded FAST channels the exclusive streaming homes for select Lionsgate films during their Pay-1 windows. Among the nine exclusive films included are: Wish You Were Here, a romance, based on the … Continue reading “Xumo Snags Multiyear Content Deal With Lionsgate, Including Pay-1 Windows for Select Films”
Cineverse Acquires Giant Worldwide, Will Integrate Service into Matchpoint

LAS VEGAS — Cineverse Jan. 7 at CES 2026 announced the acquisition of Giant Worldwide, a global media services provider serving some of the entertainment industry’s leading Hollywood studios and streaming platforms. The transaction adds a substantial base of recurring revenue from major entertainment companies to Cineverse’s Matchpoint platform and is expected to play a … Continue reading “Cineverse Acquires Giant Worldwide, Will Integrate Service into Matchpoint”
CES 2026 Gets a Fresh Look in Renovated Las Vegas Convention Center

LAS VEGAS — A year after the CES adopted a new logo, the entire show has a flashy new look, thanks to an expansive $600 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The now year-old logo is prominently displayed at the stylish new entrance, and the once-dreary central lobby has been widened and brightened, … Continue reading “CES 2026 Gets a Fresh Look in Renovated Las Vegas Convention Center”
Speakers at Annual OTT.X Breakfast Focus on Streaming’s Growing Ad Business

LAS VEGAS — With a nod to the rise in ad-supported streaming, this year’s OTT.X breakfast presentation on the opening day of CES 2026 focused on the burgeoning advertising market. The overarching message from speakers at the Jan. 6 event at the Stirling Club, just across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center, is … Continue reading “Speakers at Annual OTT.X Breakfast Focus on Streaming’s Growing Ad Business”
TiVo Launches New Home Screen to Drive Viewer Engagement and Brand Awareness

TiVo Jan. 6 announced new features for its home screen user interface that enable advertisers to better reach consumers across the TV screen. The new feature aims to provide advertisers with easier monetization opportunities on smart-TV screens, including full-screen video advertisements and shoppable QR codes. The new software expands TiVo’s user interface technology, which helps … Continue reading “TiVo Launches New Home Screen to Drive Viewer Engagement and Brand Awareness”
CES 2026 Opens in Las Vegas With All Eyes on AI’s Real-World Impact and Deployment

LAS VEGAS — CES 2026 officially opens Tuesday (Jan. 6) at a time when AI is no longer a shiny new toy, but, rather, an integrated — and integral — part of every day life. This year the world’s largest technology show will present AI not as a trend, but as a foundational technology that … Continue reading “CES 2026 Opens in Las Vegas With All Eyes on AI’s Real-World Impact and Deployment”
Peacock Becomes First Streamer to Adopt Dolby’s Full Suite of Picture and Sound Innovations

LAS VEGAS — Dolby Laboratories and NBCUniversal on Monday, Jan. 5, announced Peacock will be the first streaming platform to embrace Dolby’s full suite of advanced picture and sound innovations. The announcement, made on the eve of CES 2026 at the Dolby Live amphitheater at the Park MGM Hotel and Casino, builds on a partnership … Continue reading “Peacock Becomes First Streamer to Adopt Dolby’s Full Suite of Picture and Sound Innovations”
LG Electronics Talks AI, Shows Off Wafer-Thin ‘Wallpaper’ TV

LAS VEGAS — A day after Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. wowed early arrivals to CES 2026 with its massive “The First Look” media event, another big TV maker, LG Electronics, held a smaller event where AI also took center stage. LG World Premiere, the company’s annual pre-CES event in Las Vegas, welcomed about 1,000 guests … Continue reading “LG Electronics Talks AI, Shows Off Wafer-Thin ‘Wallpaper’ TV”