News Summary:
On June 30, 2026, discussions at WorldDAB Automotive focused on integrating radio into increasingly complex, software-driven vehicle dashboards, reflecting an evolving automotive experience. Previously, on June 24, Bitmovin partnered with Simplestream and Xperi to facilitate the launch of streaming services on TiVo OS smart TVs and devices, aiming to expand audience reach for OTT content. This follows TiVo's rebranding of its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) offering, which dropped the "plus" suffix to become TiVo Channels on June 19. Bill Neighbors, Xperi's chief content officer, stated that TiVo Channels is evolving into a global FAST platform, designed to deliver premium content, trusted brands, and a seamless discovery experience. Earlier, on June 18, TiVo Channels, formerly known as TiVo+, significantly expanded its free streaming lineup by adding new channels across the United States and key European markets, including the UK, Germany, Italy, France, and Spain, among other regions where TiVo OS is available.