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The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer wants the UK to become “one of the great AI superpowers”. Earlier this year the government published a plan to use artificial intelligence in the private and public sectors to boost growth and deliver services more efficiently. Once mainly the preserve of the tech community, AI really entered public awareness with the release of ChatGPT, a so-called “chatbot” founded by the US company OpenAI at the end of 2022. It can write essays, scripts, poems and even write computer code …and millions of people are using it. David Aaronovitch and guests discuss whether the UK could become a successful AI hub, as the government hopes and asks if we'll be able to compete globally with the US and China, the home of huge tech companies?Guests: Dame Wendy Hall, Regius Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Web Science Institute at the University of Southampton. Eden Zoller, Chief Analyst in Applied AI, Omdia. Professor Neil Lawrence, the DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning at University of Cambridge and author of The Atomic Human Jeremy Kahn, AI Editor at Fortune magazine and author of Mastering AI: A survival guide to our superpowered future. Presenter: David Aaronovitch Producers: Caroline Bayley, Kirsteen Knight, Nathan Gower Production coordinator: Gemma Ashman Sound Engineer: James Beard Editor: Richard Vadon

What do journalism and channel sales have in common? More than you might think.In this episode of Partnerships Unraveled, we sit down with Steven Kiernan, EMEA Sales Leader at Omdia, to explore his unconventional journey from B2B journalism to leading sales at one of the most respected partner ecosystem research firms. Steven shares how storytelling, trust, and deep listening skills honed in journalism have been critical in his transition to sales leadership.We also dive into the seismic shifts shaping the channel today, including:- The ongoing battle between born-in-the-cloud partners and traditional resellers- How large VARs and distributors are adapting (and thriving) in the cloud era- The SMB market explosion and why distribution remains a key player- The evolving role of AI in channel marketing and partner strategies- How hyperscaler marketplaces are disrupting software sales and partner ecosystemsSteven brings his unique analyst-turned-sales-leader perspective to unpack the trends, challenges, and opportunities that channel leaders must navigate over the next five years.If you're looking for strategic insights on where the channel is headed next, this episode is a must-listen!Connect with Steven: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kiernan/_________________________Learn more about Channext

Tom Arbuthnot speaks with Adam Holtby, a Principal Analyst at Omdia, about the evolving landscape of Teams Phone Mobile, mobile UCaaS integration and its strategic impact on organizations.Discussion Points:Challenges: Tom and Adam discuss the slow adoption of mobile UCaaS, highlighting the need for better integration between cellular networks and collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and Cisco WebExOpportunity: The opportunity for telcos to become key integrators of advanced communication solutions, enhancing their business value.Strategic Benefits for Enterprises: A centralized approach to managing mobile and fixed collaboration tools can significantly reduce costs and improve operational efficiency for multinational companiesSecurity and Compliance: Benefits for regulated industries like financial services, where secure and compliant communication is essential.Thanks to Ribbon, this episode's sponsor, for their continued support and for helping to make content like this possible

Dive into the future of AI in game development with this insightful panel from GDC featuring Aaron Farr (CTO at Jam and Tea Studios) and Liam Dean (Principal Analyst, Games at Omdia). They explore AI-native games, emergent gameplay, development acceleration, and how AI is transforming both game creation and player experiences. Essential viewing for game developers, executives, and anyone interested in how AI will reshape the gaming landscape.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction and panel overview1:50 - How revolutionary will AI be for gaming?3:30 - Current limitations of AI in game development5:10 - The concept of "AI native games" explained8:00 - Retail Mage: A real example of an AI native game11:10 - Emergent gameplay with AI - The painting IOU story14:20 - AI games vs. multiplayer games comparison17:40 - The controversy around AI in the games industry18:50 - Ethics of AI in game development22:20 - Who wins and loses with AI in game development?24:40 - The "organizational meta" and how AI will reshape studio structure27:40 - AI's impact on product development velocity30:20 - How traditional game studios will adapt (or fail)34:00 - Behind the scenes of an AI-native studio36:10 - How AI dramatically reduces development time (8 weeks vs 4 years)38:10 - The AI Dungeon Master example43:30 - Practical AI applications available right now47:10 - Q&A: Examples of AI-native games in the market49:30 - Q&A: Impact on staffing and team sizes52:40 - The future of game development organizationsSUBSCRIBE TO GAMEMAKERS:- Newsletter: https://gamemakers.substack.com/

Game consoles have come a long way since the 1970s but could their days now be numbered?The entrepreneur, Sam White, returns with a new series of Dough - the BBC Radio 4 show which looks at the business behind profitable everyday products and where the smart money might take them next. In each episode, Sam, and the futurist, Tom Cheesewright, are joined by product manufacturers and industry experts whose inside knowledge gives a new appreciation for the everyday things that we often take for granted. Together they look back on a product's earliest (sometimes ridiculous!) iterations, discuss how a product has evolved and the trends which have driven its profitability. In this episode on video game consoles, the pair hear from expert guests including:Seamus Blackley - the original creator of Microsoft's XboxKeza MacDonald - video games editor at the GuardianJames McWhirter - a senior analyst specialising in video games for the research firm, Omdia. They trade opinions on the game console's 'game-changing' innovations and its most pointless, or least effective, ones too, before Tom steps in, drawing on his expertise as a futurist, to imagine where consoles might end up in the decades to come. Dough is produced by Jon Douglas and is a BBC Audio North production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.Sliced Bread returns for a new batch of investigations in the spring when Greg Foot will investigate more of the latest so-called wonder products to find out whether they really are the best thing since sliced bread.In the meantime, Dough is available in the Sliced Bread feed on BBC Sounds

Game consoles have come a long way since the 1970s but could their days now be numbered?The entrepreneur, Sam White, returns with a new series of Dough - the BBC Radio 4 show which looks at the business behind profitable everyday products and where the smart money might take them next. In each episode, Sam, and the futurist, Tom Cheesewright, are joined by product manufacturers and industry experts whose inside knowledge gives a new appreciation for the everyday things that we often take for granted. Together they look back on a product's earliest (sometimes ridiculous!) iterations, discuss how a product has evolved and the trends which have driven its profitability. In this episode on video game consoles, the pair hear from expert guests including:Seamus Blackley - the original creator of Microsoft's XboxKeza MacDonald - video games editor at the GuardianJames McWhirter - a senior analyst specialising in video games for the research firm, Omdia. They trade opinions on the game console's 'game-changing' innovations and its most pointless, or least effective, ones too, before Tom steps in, drawing on his expertise as a futurist, to imagine where consoles might end up in the decades to come. Dough is produced by Jon Douglas and is a BBC Audio North production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.Sliced Bread returns for a new batch of investigations in the spring when Greg Foot will investigate more of the latest so-called wonder products to find out whether they really are the best thing since sliced bread.In the meantime, Dough is available in the Sliced Bread feed on BBC Sounds

OLED and extra-large TVs are leading the charge in display sales according to Omdia surveys. What do integrators need to do to prepare for projects that need TVs like this? Henry Clifford writes to ask, "are you losing sales to monolouging?" When do we need to just let the product speak for itself? Amazon announces their new Alexa+, their own AI assistant. What this means for AI and voice control in the residential space.Every week we take a look at the news and information integrators need to know about the residential AV industry. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts in our space. Joining us this week is Jason Knott from D-Tools and Ian Bryant of IES Communications.Host: Matt ScottGuests:Ian Bryant – IES CommunicationsJason Knott – D-ToolsLinks to sources:CE Pro – OLED & Extra-Large TVs leading TV salesResidential Systems – Letting Tech Speak For ItselfAmazon – Alexa+ AnnouncementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CISA says it will continue monitoring Russian cyber threats. Broadcom patches zero-days that can lead to VM escape. Google patches 43 Bugs, including two sneaky zero-days. CISA flags vulnerabilities exploited in the wild. Palau's health ministry recovers from ransomware attack. Lost and found or lost and leaked? On this week's Threat Vector segment, David Moulton previews an episode with Hollie Hennessy on IoT cybersecurity risk mitigation and next week's special International Women's Day episode featuring trailblazing women from Palo Alto Networks sharing their cybersecurity journeys and leadership insights. And is that really you?  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. Threat Vector Segment On our Threat Vector Segment, host David Moulton shares previews of two upcoming episodes. On this Thursday's episode, he speaks with Hollie Hennessy, Principal Analyst for IoT Cybersecurity at Omdia, to discuss how attackers exploit vulnerabilities in connected environments and the best approaches for risk mitigation. The next week On Thursday, March 13th, David shares four conversations with some of the trailblazing women at Palo Alto Networks in honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month. They share their journeys into cybersecurity, discuss the challenges they faced and offer insights on leadership, innovation, and mentorship. Be sure to tune in for some inspiring stories. Don't miss the full episodes every Threat Vector Thursday, subscribe now to stay ahead. If you're in Austin, Texas for SXSW and want to meet up, email David at threatvector@Paloaltonetworks.com.  Selected Reading DHS says CISA won't stop looking at Russian cyber threats (CyberScoop) Did Trump Admin Order U.S. Cyber Command and CISA to Stand Down on Russia? (Zero Day) Broadcom Patches 3 VMware Zero-Days Exploited in the Wild (SecurityWeek) Google fixes Android zero-day exploited by Serbian authorities (Bleeping Computer)  Several flaws added to CISA known exploited vulnerabilities catalog (SC Media)  Palau health ministry on the mend after Qilin ransomware attack (The Record) Lost luggage data leak exposes nearly a million records (Cybernews) Lee Enterprises ransomware attack halts freelance and contractor payments (TechCrunch) TikTok Blasts Australia for YouTube Carveout in Social Media Ban (Bloomberg) Deepfake cyberattacks proliferated in 2024, iProov claims (The Register)   Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are delighted to welcome Pablo Tomasi of analyst firm Omdia this week, whose appearance is so well timed as to create the impression of planning. All three of them attended Ericsson's big pre-MWC media and analyst presentation in London, so they start off by reviewing that, specifically Ericsson's bets on the future of the mobile industry and the likelihood of them paying off. That leads to conversation about enterprise telecoms in general, before they conclude with a robust debate about the implications of Nokia's new CEO appointment.

Hyphenate Media Group's Eva Longoria and Cris Abrego on nurturing next generation Latino creators and backing Gloria Calderón Kellett [29:52]; and, from Content Americas in Miami, Secuoya Studios' Brendan Fitzgerald [02:38], Omdia's Maria Rua Aguete [11:37] and Globo's Manuel Belmar [15:57] give their take on the present state of the Latin American market.

In this special breaking analysis, we're pleased to host our fourth annual data predictions power panel with some of our collaborators in the CUBE Collective and members of the Data Gang. Joining theCUBE Research's Dave Vellante are five of the top industry analysts focused on data platforms. Sanjeev Mohan of Sanjmo, Tony Baer of dbInsight, recent IDC graduate Carl Olofson, the always engaging Dave Menninger, who is with ISG, and Brad Schimmin with Omdia.Follow theCUBE's live event coverage https://www.thecube.net/Their discussion focuses on the rapid transformation of the technology and data landscape, driven by advancements in AI and accelerated computing. They also analyze market trends, highlighting the increasing dominance of machine learning and AI in enterprise spending priorities. For daily news for CIOs, check out our parent publication at https://siliconangle.com/In addition, they explore emerging technologies such as inference-time data consumption, the evolution of AI-driven enterprise applications and the importance of metadata management. The conversation also turns to the growing security challenges associated with AI implementation and the need for better tools to manage and protect AI systems effectively.Be sure to follow Dave's weekly Breaking Analysis podcast as well, for the deep data dives on enterprise computing trends, from spending patterns to Wall Street implications.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLenh213llmcZMTRZKjnAwesSCiuLQT21E#theCUBE #BreakingAnalysis #theCUBEResearch #CUBECollective #TechPredictions #DataGang

We dig into the trends and analysis from the recently released 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 report with Ingram Micro VP of services Paul Hager and Omdia's Devan Adams, who authored the report.

The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave he is joined by guest, Patrice Brend'amour,, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet. We discuss the Apple Vision Pro headset, exploring its historical patent context and market predictions estimating a $4.5 billion spatial computing market by 2024. The panel debates the implications of the Vision Pro's $3,500 price point on adoption. We also cover updates in iOS 18.2 beta, product reviews of Scosche's new car mounts, and recent automotive news regarding CarPlay integration in GM vehicles and Mercedes-Benz's Apple Watch app.  The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com 
Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Spoutible Topics and Links Summary We explore a variety of topics, beginning with a recap of how Thanksgiving was celebrated differently across continents, specifically highlighting Patrice's Austrian experience. Our main focus this week revolves around the Apple Vision Pro headset, as the panelists share their personal insights. We reflect on the fascinating history behind an Apple patent from 2008 that hinted at the Vision Pro's eventual manifestation. This leads to a discussion about how Apple's innovative trajectory is often obscured by the complexity of technological advancements over time, suggesting that multiple factors, primarily the maturation of the relevant technologies, contribute to long development cycles. We further examine market predictions for the Vision Pro, highlighting research by Omdia that estimates the global spatial computing market could be worth approximately $4.5 billion by 2024. Each panelist shares their perspective on the Vision Pro's pricing and potential popularity, debating whether its $3,500 price tag could effectively deter broader market adoption. Notably, we discuss the phenomenon of Apple's slow-burn strategy, where they aim for gradual market penetration rather than immediate blockbuster sales. The episode also touches upon updates in iOS 18.2 beta, primarily focused on enhancements in Apple Mail, which now offers automated inbox sorting and drafting capabilities. Our conversation reveals varied experiences with Apple Mail, with some panelists praising its improvements while others remain critical of its limitations compared to competing email clients. Transitioning to product reviews, I share insights about Skosh's new car mount products, including the innovative Magic Flask that combines functionality with convenience, allowing users to secure their phones while on the go. The panelists dive into the nuances of car mounts and discuss strengths and weaknesses to aid listeners in making informed choices. The discussion then shifts to the latest news in the automotive space concerning CarPlay and its integration into GM vehicles. We highlight how a third-party kit attempts to restore CarPlay functionality in GM's Ultium EVs—a provocative development given GM's previous abandonment of support for the feature. The conversation continues with further examination of Mercedes-Benz's new Apple Watch app and the potential implications for car owners seeking seamless connectivity. In our concluding segments, we reflect on industry trends, including Apple's scaling back of its Product Red initiatives and the growing reliance on eSIM technology. The episode wraps up with a focus on the significance of identifying and utilizing innovative applications within Apple's ecosystem. In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  A forgotten Apple patent reveals the original idea for the Vision Pro | Digital Trends and Apple has been working on Vision Pro since at least 2008 and MacWorld Apple is most dangerous when it shows up late The Apple Vision Pro's sales could take off as spatial computing market expands Apple in talks to upgrade a sports stadium for live Vision Pro immersive video Beta this week. iOS 18.2 Apple Mail gets major redesign: 3 biggest updates Here's everything coming from Apple this December, and what not to expec]t Apple Announces 2024 App Store Awards Finalists, Including Kino Dave Gives a review of Scosche products. MagicMount™ Flask Car Mounts Scosche MPQMRDV-SP MagicMount Charge Pro Qi2 MagSafe Car Mount  MagicMount™ Charge Elite 3-in-1 News GM's mission to eliminate Android Auto and CarPlay has been thwarted by this clever third-party kit [Gallery] - Video WAMS is proud to... - White Automotive & Media Services | Facebook Mercedes-Benz unveils all-new Apple Watch app  Porsche Still Has No Imminent Plans to Launch Next-Generation CarPlay Despite 2023 Preview Next-Generation CarPlay Images With Audi Logo Appear in EU Database You Can Now Upload Videos Directly to YouTube With iOS Share Sheet Integration You Can Now Upload Videos Directly to YouTube With iOS Share Sheet Integration -  Here's How the Apple Card Savings Account's Interest Rate Compares to Major Competitors iPhone Sales Stall Despite Global Smartphone Market Recovery - MacRumors Apple Has Scaled Back (PRODUCT)RED Color Option Over Past Few Years Apple Reportedly Plans to Remove iPhone's SIM Card Tray in More Countries Next Year Announcements Macstock 8 wrapped up for 2024. But you can purchase the digital pass and still see the great talks we had including Dave talking about Apple Services and more. Content is now available! .  Click here for more information: Digital Pass | Macstock Conference & Expo with discounts on previous events.  Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastadon @daveg65, and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet as well as Twitter and Instagram as @jgamet  His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  About our Guest Patrice Brend'amour loves to create podcasts, automations or software. She also enjoys working with diverse sets of people, leading them to success and making a tiny difference in the world. Which she does as VP of Development at a Healthcare Software provider. She can be found at https://the-patrice.com and her podcast Foodie Flashback at https://foodieflashback.com

Omdia's Roz Roseboro provided a look at the value that AI is bringing to a number of telecom IT software categories such as monetization, orchestration and assurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Light Reading's Tereza Krasova joined the podcast to discuss Omdia's positive forecast for growth in the telecom market, and why DT and BT had opposing views on telco APIs at the Network X event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Schneider Electric strengthens its leading position in Data Centers by acquiring Motivair Corporation, a key global provider of advanced liquid cooling solutions. Rueil-Malmaison (France), Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Motivair Corporation ("Motivair"), a company specialized in liquid cooling and advanced thermal management solutions for high performance computing systems. Schneider Electric aims to grow it's cooling solutions The advent of Generative-AI and the introduction of Large Language Models (LLMs) have been additional catalysts driving enhanced power needs to support increased digitization across end-markets. This shift to accelerated computing is resulting in new data center architectures requiring more efficient cooling solutions, particularly liquid cooling, as traditional air cooling alone cannot mitigate the higher heat generated as a result. As the compute within data centers becomes higher-density, the need for effective cooling will grow, with multiple market and analyst forecasts predicting growth in liquid cooling solutions in excess of +30%1 CAGR in the coming years. This transaction strengthens Schneider Electric's portfolio of direct-to-chip liquid cooling and high-capacity thermal solutions, enhancing existing offerings and furthering innovation in cooling technology. Headquartered in Buffalo, NY, Motivair was founded in 1988 and currently has over 150 employees. Leveraging its strong engineering competency and deep domain expertise, Motivair has a world class range of offers including Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHx), Cold Plates and Heat Dissipation Units (HDUs), alongside Chillers for thermal management. Motivair provides its customers with a top-tier portfolio to meet the thermal challenges of modern computing technology. While liquid cooling is not a new technology, specific application to the Data Center and AI environment represents a nascent market set for strong growth in the coming years. Motivair has years of unrivaled experience in cooling the world's fastest supercomputers with liquid cooling solutions. In recent quarters, the company has been tracking a strong double-digit growth trajectory, which is expected to continue as it pivots to provide end-to-end liquid cooling solutions to several of the largest Data Center and AI customers. Peter Herweck, Chief Executive Officer of Schneider Electric commented: "The acquisition of Motivair represents an important step, furthering our world leading position across the Data Center value chain. The unique liquid cooling portfolio of Motivair complements our value proposition in Data Center cooling and further strengthens our prominent position in Data Center build out from Grid to Chip and from Chip to Chiller." "Schneider Electric shares our core values and commitment to innovation, sustainability and excellence," said Rich Whitmore, President & CEO of Motivair Corporation, who will continue to run the Motivair business out of Buffalo, NY after the closing of the transaction. "Joining forces with Schneider 1 Omdia research, 18 June 2024; Building AI - Industrial equipment at the heart of datacenter growth, RBC ImagineTM, 10 August 2024; Liquid Cooling - A Song of Ice and Fire, Jefferies, 10 September 2024; Play it Cool: An Introduction to Liquid Cooling and laying out the landscape in Europe, Morgan Stanley, 23 September 2024 will enable us to further scale our operations and invest in new technologies that will drive our mission forward and solidify our position as an industry leader. We are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey together." Under the terms of the transaction, Schneider Electric will acquire an initial 75% controlling interest in the equity of Motivair for an all-cash consideration of $850 million, which includes the value of a tax ...

Para 2028, el mercado de almacenamiento en centros de datos espera alcanzar los 103,000 millones de dólares en inversiones a largo plazo, impulsado por la creciente demanda de servicios en la nube y la gestión de datos. Además, se destaca la protección contra ransomware y el uso de conjuntos de datos impulsados por la IA como características clave.

O Start Eldorado apresenta uma edição especial gravada no Futurecom, maior evento de tecnologia, inovação, telecomunicações e transformação digital da América Latina. Hermano Pinto, diretor do evento, Ari Lopes, da Omdia, falam sobre as jornadas homem-máquina, a nova era das redes, o avanço e monetização do 5G no Brasil, além de novas perspectivas na era da hiperconexão. Com apresentação de Daniel Gonzales, o programa vai ao ar às 21h em FM 107,3 para toda a Grande São Paulo e no app, site e Alexa, todas as quartas-feiras.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Light Reading's Jeff Baumgartner, Omdia's Jaimie Lenderman, Heavy Reading's Alan Breznick and Dell'Oro Group's Jeff Heynen discuss unified DOCSIS 4.0, the challenges ahead for DOCSIS 5.0 and the potential for 5G on HFC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads were delighted to welcome special guest James Crawshaw, Analyst at Omdia, this week. James is a telecoms software expert, so they started by analysing the recent creation of a new venture designed to open up networks to developers. They eventually move on to examine what concessions Vodafone and Three need to make to get their mega-merger approved, before concluding with a look at generative AI from a telecoms perspective, which inevitably degenerated into dystopian catastrophising.

While telco opex dropped in 2023, the biggest contributor were divestments, which isn't ideal because service providers are selling business segments, explains Omdia's Adam Mackenzie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Security vendors and enterprise executives might want a more consolidated approach, but the reality is that integrating multiple products is the most well-rounded approach to cybersecurity, says Omdia's Maxine Holt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could fridges make way for kitchen cabinets that don't just keep food fresh but actually grow it?Dough is a new series from BBC Radio 4 which looks at the business behind profitable, everyday products, assessing where the smart money is going now and what that could mean for all of us in the years ahead.In this episode, the entrepreneur Sam White speaks with experts from the world of refrigeration including:Federica Torelli – Head of Product Management with Smeg which makes fridge freezers.Emir Lasic - Principal Analyst with the industry analysts, Omdia.Jason Hirst - CEO and founder of EvoGro which makes plant growing cabinets.Also joining them is the technology expert and applied futurist, Tom Cheesewright, who offers his insight and predictions on what might be coming beyond the current production pipeline.Together, they explore fridge freezer trends and inventions chatting about their own choices for game changing, and pointless, innovations.We hear how energy efficiency labels are not always as accurate as you might think and assess the chances of indoor incubators providing a new home for vegetables and leafy greens away from the fridge. Produced by Viant Siddique & Jon Douglas. Dough is a BBC Audio North production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.Sliced Bread returns for a new batch of investigations in August when Greg Foot will investigate more of the latest so-called wonder products to find out whether they really are the best thing since sliced bread.In the meantime, Dough is available in the Sliced Bread feed on BBC Sounds

Could fridges make way for kitchen cabinets that don't just keep food fresh but actually grow it?Dough is a new series from BBC Radio 4 which looks at the business behind profitable, everyday products, assessing where the smart money is going now and what that could mean for all of us in the years ahead.In this episode, the entrepreneur Sam White speaks with experts from the world of refrigeration including:Federica Torelli – Head of Product Management with Smeg which makes fridge freezers.Emir Lasic - Principal Analyst with the industry analysts, Omdia.Jason Hirst - CEO and founder of EvoGro which makes plant growing cabinets.Also joining them is the technology expert and applied futurist, Tom Cheesewright, who offers his insight and predictions on what might be coming beyond the current production pipeline.Together, they explore fridge freezer trends and inventions chatting about their own choices for game changing, and pointless, innovations.We hear how energy efficiency labels are not always as accurate as you might think and assess the chances of indoor incubators providing a new home for vegetables and leafy greens away from the fridge. Produced by Viant Siddique & Jon Douglas. Dough is a BBC Audio North production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.Sliced Bread returns for a new batch of investigations in August when Greg Foot will investigate more of the latest so-called wonder products to find out whether they really are the best thing since sliced bread.In the meantime, Dough is available in the Sliced Bread feed on BBC Sounds

What might our TV sets be like in the future?Dough is a new series from BBC Radio 4 which looks at the business behind profitable, everyday products and considers how they might evolve in the years to come. In this episode, the entrepreneur Sam White speaks with experts from the world of television manufacturing, including Brian Palmer, who has seen many interesting and amusing changes during his long career in the industry. Brian is now the founder and chief executive officer of Cello Electronics (UK) Ltd which makes televisions at its factory in County Durham. He gives a candid account of some of the ups and downs he has faced, while explaining how his business has always managed to make a profit, despite competition from global rivals. Paul Gray is a Research Director for Consumer Electronics and Devices at the analysts, Omdia. With a background in TV manufacturing, he has considerable knowledge on how the business has changed.Brian and Paul offer their views on game-changing - and pointless - TV innovations before considering where companies are investing their money now. Tom Cheesewright, a technology expert and applied futurist, then offers his predictions on what might be coming beyond the current production pipeline. TVs have come a long way in a relatively short space of time and where they are going next might surprise you!Produced by Jon Douglas. Dough is a BBC Audio North production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.Sliced Bread returns for a new batch of investigations in August when Greg Foot will investigate more of the latest so-called wonder products to find out whether they really are the best thing since sliced bread. In the meantime, Dough is available in the Sliced Bread feed on BBC Sounds

What might our TV sets be like in the future?Dough is a new series from BBC Radio 4 which looks at the business behind profitable, everyday products and considers how they might evolve in the years to come. In this episode, the entrepreneur Sam White speaks with experts from the world of television manufacturing, including Brian Palmer, who has seen many interesting and amusing changes during his long career in the industry. Brian is now the founder and chief executive officer of Cello Electronics (UK) Ltd which makes televisions at its factory in County Durham. He gives a candid account of some of the ups and downs he has faced, while explaining how his business has always managed to make a profit, despite competition from global rivals. Paul Gray is a Research Director for Consumer Electronics and Devices at the analysts, Omdia. With a background in TV manufacturing, he has considerable knowledge on how the business has changed.Brian and Paul offer their views on game-changing - and pointless - TV innovations before considering where companies are investing their money now. Tom Cheesewright, a technology expert and applied futurist, then offers his predictions on what might be coming beyond the current production pipeline. TVs have come a long way in a relatively short space of time and where they are going next might surprise you!Produced by Jon Douglas. Dough is a BBC Audio North production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.Sliced Bread returns for a new batch of investigations in August when Greg Foot will investigate more of the latest so-called wonder products to find out whether they really are the best thing since sliced bread. In the meantime, Dough is available in the Sliced Bread feed on BBC Sounds

We interview Paul Gray from Omdia who tells us what his research shows about the current winners and losers in the TV market. He pulls back the curtain on the future of OLED TVs and why MicroLED is taking so long to appear in consumer television sets. Plus he explains why there are likely to be more adverts appearing on your TV and what consumers can expect going forward.

Send us a Text Message.Subscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosThis week we're in Toldedo, Spain for Connect Fiction and Entertainment where over 1,000 executives from all around the world and especially Spain, Portugal and Brazil gathered for the 8th edition of the event. My guests are Renato Martinez VP, Content & Acquisitions at Endemol Shine Brasil, Maria Rua Aguete Senior Director at research business Omdia and Paloma Mora, CEO of Valencia's TV ON Producciones.Support the Show.Follow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok

Omdia Principal Analyst Roz Roseboro explains how AI has historically been used for telecom operations, such as OSS/BSS, but the advent of GenAI and ChatGPT means AI is starting to infiltrate telecom services and infrastructure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Omdia's Pablo Tomasi joins the podcast to explain why the private 5G market hasn't expanded at the pace service providers expected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us in this premier episode of our new AI Show, where we dive deep into the latest advancements and discussions surrounding artificial intelligence.Hosted by Rob Scott and Kevin Kieller, this episode features an insightful discussion with Brent Kelly, principal analyst for unified communication and collaboration within Omdia's Digital Workplace team.We cover top AI news, including significant partnerships, new tools, and industry insights on AI's impact on the job market.AI Minute with Kevin Kieller: Demystifying "Grounding" In this segment of our AI show, host Kevin Kieller takes a minute to break down complex AI terminology for our viewers. This week, we focus on a crucial concept in artificial intelligence: "grounding."Don't miss our special segment with Brent Kelly discussing key takeaways from their Enterprise Connect session, risks associated with Generative AI in UCaaS solutions, and much more.Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a professional in the field, or just curious about the future of technology, this episode offers valuable insights and discussions that are not to be missed!Featured Topics:Microsoft and Coca-Cola's AI Partnership: Explore the implications of their five-year strategic alliancePegasystems' GenAI Coach: A new tool that integrates AI with workflow automationAmazon Q's Release: Discover how Amazon's new AI-powered assistant is transforming business and development practicesGoogle's Take on AI and Employment: A critical look at the potential impact of AI on jobsConnect with Rob Scott and Kevin Kieller on socials here:Rob ScottLinkedInTwitterKevin KiellerLinkedInTwitter

Subscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosWhat are the world's top TV markets and how much are they worth?On this week's show we answer that question and I'm delighted to be joined by Richard Middleton, editor of Television Business International as we count down through the global TV industry top 10. Stats courtesy of Omdia. Total revenue figures derived from TV advertising, pay TV, online subscription and public revenue.Support the showFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok

Omdia's Adam Mackenzie joins the podcast to dig into the causes of rising opex and explain how service providers can manage it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest Channel Futures podcast takes a deep dive into what you need to know for this year's MSP 501, the largest and most comprehensive survey of managed service providers worldwide. Debbie Kane with the Omdia Channel Research & Consulting Practice joins Craig and James to discuss reasons for applying, as well as changes to the 2024 application that make it easier to submit. Learn more about the application and apply here: https://www.channelfutures.com/about-msp-501

Heather Lane, senior architect of data science at athenahealth, talks to Omdia analyst Andrew Brosnan about AI's potential to alleviate administrative burdens and prevent burnout in health care.

In this week's Roundtable, the squad kicks off with a deep dive into the Game Awards' staggering 118 million viewers, surpassing even the Super Bowl, and what this means for gaming's place in mainstream culture. We then shift gears to a recent Omdia report revealing VR's struggles, debating why it's floundering and what could turn it around by 2026. The conversation turns to China's proposed new regulations for mobile games, examining the immediate impact on industry giants like Tencent and NetEase, and the broader implications for global gaming markets. Finally, we explore Square Enix's new CEO's pivot in his annual public letter, moving away from web3 and towards a strong emphasis on AI, and what this strategic shift signifies for the future of the company. Join us for all the latest games business news with Dave Elton, Matt Dion and host Devin Becker.We'd like to thank Pragma for making this episode possible! Pragma is a Backend Game Engine that powers services like accounts, matchmaking and player data for the world's most ambitious live service games. To learn more, head to https://pragma.gg/We'd also like to thank Dive! Dive is a fully outsourced BI-as-a-Service solution that provides an enterprise-grade data platform and services for gaming studios on all platforms. It also saves studios hundreds of thousands of dollars yearly. To learn more, go to: https://bit.ly/3NRlX3i If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback, shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

Guest: Andrew Braunberg, Principal Analyst at Omdia [@OmdiaHQ]On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-braunberg-74a69/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/abraunberg____________________________Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin____________________________This Episode's SponsorsImperva | https://itspm.ag/imperva277117988Pentera | https://itspm.ag/penteri67a___________________________Episode NotesIn this episode of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, host Sean Martin engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Andrew Braunberg, a principal analyst at Omdia. They explore the world of risk-based vulnerability management and its potential to revolutionize security operations and risk management programs.The discussion delves into the challenges of traditional vulnerability management, including the reliance on Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) scores and the increasing volume of software vulnerabilities. They stress the importance of context, value, and verifiable risk reduction in prioritizing actions to effectively mitigate risk.Andrew shares insights on the convergence of risk management and vulnerability management, as well as the role of telemetry in gaining a comprehensive view of the digital landscape. The conversation also touches on the need to understand the external threat landscape and consolidate threat information for better predictions. They discuss the expansion of vulnerability management into dev environments and the broader view of vulnerability, encompassing exposure management and misconfigurations.The potential for self-serve tools and services in risk-based vulnerability management is explored, along with the consolidation of security control validation and attack path validation capabilities. Throughout the episode, the importance of rethinking security programs and embracing a proactive security posture based on risk reduction is emphasized. Collaboration and communication between security teams, asset owners, and management are highlighted as crucial for effective vulnerability management and risk mitigation.The conversation provides valuable insights into the world of risk-based vulnerability management and the shift towards proactive cybersecurity. So if you're seeking innovative approaches to vulnerability management and risk reduction, tune in to this enlightening episode of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin and Andrew Braunberg.____________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelRedefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist:

Guest: Andrew Braunberg, Principal Analyst at Omdia [@OmdiaHQ]On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-braunberg-74a69/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/abraunberg____________________________Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin____________________________This Episode's SponsorsImperva | https://itspm.ag/imperva277117988Pentera | https://itspm.ag/penteri67a___________________________Episode NotesIn this episode of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, host Sean Martin engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Andrew Braunberg, a principal analyst at Omdia. They explore the world of risk-based vulnerability management and its potential to revolutionize security operations and risk management programs.The discussion delves into the challenges of traditional vulnerability management, including the reliance on Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) scores and the increasing volume of software vulnerabilities. They stress the importance of context, value, and verifiable risk reduction in prioritizing actions to effectively mitigate risk.Andrew shares insights on the convergence of risk management and vulnerability management, as well as the role of telemetry in gaining a comprehensive view of the digital landscape. The conversation also touches on the need to understand the external threat landscape and consolidate threat information for better predictions. They discuss the expansion of vulnerability management into dev environments and the broader view of vulnerability, encompassing exposure management and misconfigurations.The potential for self-serve tools and services in risk-based vulnerability management is explored, along with the consolidation of security control validation and attack path validation capabilities. Throughout the episode, the importance of rethinking security programs and embracing a proactive security posture based on risk reduction is emphasized. Collaboration and communication between security teams, asset owners, and management are highlighted as crucial for effective vulnerability management and risk mitigation.The conversation provides valuable insights into the world of risk-based vulnerability management and the shift towards proactive cybersecurity. So if you're seeking innovative approaches to vulnerability management and risk reduction, tune in to this enlightening episode of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin and Andrew Braunberg.____________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelRedefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist:

El iPhone 14 Pro Max es el modelo más vendido seguido del 14 Pro y el 14, según un informe de Omdia. Los compradores tardan más en renovar sus móviles, pero cuando lo hacen, apuestan por modelos de gama alta, por modelos más caros, según se extrae de este informe. Loop Infinito es un podcast de Applesfera, presentado por Javier Lacort y editado por Santi Araújo. Contacta con el autor en Twitter (@jlacort) o por correo (lacort@xataka.com). Gracias por escuchar este podcast.

The most successful partner businesses don't get there by accident. A dedication to proven channel partner strategies helped them become the companies they are today. Channel Futures, its parent company, Informa Tech, and research arm Omdia, have a new, first-of-its-kind service available to the entire channel community that's poised to make a huge impact on decision-making for companies that choose to take advantage of the offer. That's why Craig and James invited Debbie Kane and Devan Adams, the team behind the brand-new Channel Futures research and consulting practice, to the podcast. They discuss the goals of the new practice and share some of the information they've already unveiled that might just surprise you. You'll also find out how to take advantage of their research. Of course, we'll update you on the latest sessions added to the Channel Futures Leadership Summit agenda and talk about the news stories of the week we've found to be most compelling. Go here for access to Debbie and Devan's work, on the Omdia Channel Partner Strategies Intelligence Service webpage: https://omdia.tech.informa.com/products/channel-partner-strategies-intelligence-service

Join us for the kickoff episode of Season 5. This season, we are transitioning to explore the best ways to protect infrastructure as a service (IaaS) environments. We will be focusing on the Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) and examining how many vendors in the industry address this important domain. We have our dear friend Fernando Montenegro joining us to kick off the season. Fernando is a Senior Principal Analyst on Omdia's cybersecurity research team, based in Toronto, Canada. He focuses on the Infrastructure Security Intelligence Service, which provides vendors, service providers, and enterprise clients with insights and data on network security, content security, and more. Fernando's experience in enterprise security environments includes network security, security architecture, cloud security, endpoint security, content security, and antifraud. He has a deep interest in the economic aspects of cybersecurity and is a regular speaker at industry events. Before joining Omdia in 2021, Fernando was an industry analyst with 451 Research. He previously held a variety of operations, consulting, and sales engineering roles over his 25+ years in cybersecurity, always focusing on enterprise security at organizations including vArmour, RSA, Crossbeam, Hewlett Packard, and Nutec/Terra. Fernando holds a Bachelor of Science in computer science and different industry certifications.

Guest: Eric Parizo, Managing Principle Analyst at Omdia [@OmdiaHQ]On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericparizo/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/EricParizo____________________________Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin____________________________This Episode's SponsorsIsland.io | https://itspm.ag/island-io-6b5ffd____________________________Episode NotesIn this episode of the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, as part of our Chats on the Road series to Black Hat USA 2023 in Las Vegas host Sean Martin and guest Eric Parizo discuss the upcoming Omdia Analyst Summit at Black Hat USA.Eric, the Managing Principal Analyst for the Omdia Cybersecurity Research Team, shares insights into the summit's agenda and the exciting research they have been working on. The summit covers a range of topics, including economic challenges in cybersecurity, proactive security, SASE, IoT and OT security, data security, managed security services, and AI in cybersecurity.They also touch on budget allocation and how organizations are shifting their resources and investing in external security capabilities. While security budgets are generally holding steady or increasing, the economic uncertainty may impact the second half of the year. The conversation highlights the importance of demonstrating ROI and value in existing security spend. The concept of proactive security takes center stage, as Eric explains that it involves finding and addressing threats before they impact an organization.They discuss the three broad categories of security solutions: preventative, reactive, and proactive. Proactive security is seen as the missing piece in the cybersecurity puzzle, allowing organizations to get ahead of security problems and reduce overall risk. Eric teases the attendees of the summit with the promise of exploring specific proactive solutions and the potential for proactive security platforms that bring together various proactive capabilities.Throughout the conversation, Sean and Eric provide a sneak peek into the summit's agenda, emphasizing the importance of the topics being discussed and the cutting-edge research being presented. The episode showcases the expertise and knowledge of Eric as a leading analyst in the cybersecurity field and offers valuable insights for security leaders and professionals.Hosted by Sean Martin, the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast provides listeners with thought-provoking discussions on cybersecurity topics.Stay tuned for all of our Black Hat USA 2023 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/bhusa____ResourcesOmdia Analyst Summit: https://www.blackhat.com/us-23/omdia-analyst-summit.htmlFor more Black Hat USA 2023 Event information, coverage, and podcast and video episodes, visit: https://www.itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2023-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-las-vegasAre you interested in telling your story in connection with our Black Hat coverage? Book a briefing here:

In the final pod before a summer holiday break, Iain and Scott reflect on a nice dinner with BT that even Producer Pierre got an invite to. It coincided with the news that CEO Philip Jansen will be moving on so the lads start by reviewing some of the speculation around why that happened and who could replace him. They move on to talk about a recent event hosted by analyst firm Omdia that looked at the pros and cons of AI before squeezing in a quick summary of Europe's digital ID ambitions.

Fernando Montenegro, senior principal analyst with Omdia, joins the podcast to discuss recent security trends such as the increased use of AI for cybersecurity. Plus, he explains how the popularity of generative AI such as ChatGPT has led to the "democratization of the information that's locked inside those large language models into a broader population." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jaimie Lenderman, principal analyst and research manager at Omdia, joins the podcast to discuss the physical convergence of fixed and 5G networks, how fiber deployments are backing 5G networks and more topics that will be explored at Light Reading's BIG 5G Event in Austin, Texas, this week.The unedited audio transcript is available in the media player of this episode page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Speaking before a packed house at last week's Cable Next-Gen Technologies and Strategies event in Denver, Omdia analyst Jaimie Lenderman presented fresh data on how cable operators are pushing ahead with access network upgrades.The unedited audio transcript is available in the media player of this episode page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We caught up with Julie Kunstler, chief analyst for Omdia's broadband access intelligence service, one of this week's #CableNextGen speakers at OFC earlier this month. During our podcast, Kunstler gave us a preview of Omdia's PON forecast and some perspective from meeting with technology vendors who are making strides in energy efficiency and bandwidth increases allow the way down to the chip level.The unedited audio transcript is available in the media player of this episode page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OFC23 – San Diego – As OFC kicks off this week, Omdia's research director for transport networks and components, Ian Redpath, gives us an overview of the slew of coherent pluggable optics announced in the past few weeks. The approaches vary, but vendors are stepping up with new offerings as network operators look to pluggables – once purely the domain of data center applications – for metro networking applications.The unedited audio transcript is available in the media player of this episode page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebcca Pahle discuss the opening weekend–and second weekend holdover potential–of Avatar: The Way of Water, as well as Christmas releases providing counterprogramming potential. In the feature segment, representatives from data firm Omdia, exhibitors National Amusements and Marcus Theatres, and premium cinema provider ICE Theaters discuss the role premium formats have played in exhibition in 2022.This episode is sponsored by ICE Theaters.  Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Omdia ICE Theaters What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 01:41 Opening weekend of Avatar 03:47 Premium format stats domestically 06:25 Audience demographics 08:30 Batman vs. Avatar 10:36 Premium format stats internationally 12:41 Christmas effect on movie weekends 13:44 Strange World vs. Sing 2 14:50 Babylon 16:13 Whitney Houston biopic 17:26 Crucial weeks for Avatar 19:19 What premium large format is today? 24:50 What does the future of premium screens look like? 27:02 Growth of premium screens in 2022 27:39 Films that worked the best under premium large format 30:02 Trends that worked best 34:00 Financial performance of PLF 36:46 Marketing higher ticket prices 39:38 Marketing outside of the film itself 43:14 Earned media 46:56 Mistakes to avoid when installing PLF auditoriums 49:53 Paying for the PLF experience 52:06 Effect of inflation in the PLF space 57:28 PLF in 2023

This week we take a look at the top ten movies on Netflix and talk about DTS Play-Fi becoming a challenger to WISA with their new Play-Fi Soundbars. We also discuss why 8K TV sales are not really doing anything worldwide. Plus we read your emails and the week's news. News: Major Smart Home Milestone Achieved! Z-Wave Alliance Surpasses 4,000 Certified Devices Amazon overhauls Fire TV user interface Chromecast with Google TV users get first crack at profiles Nokia Is Working On A Chromecast-Like Streaming Stick Netflix's most watched films, ranked The following are Netflix's most watched movies, based on Netflix's own reporting of total hours viewed in the first 28 days of each titles' release. Any changes are in bold text.  Red Notice, an action movie starring Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds -- 364 million hours. Don't Look Up, a dark comedy with a star-packed cast -- 359.8 million hours.  Bird Box, a post-apocalyptic movie starring Sandra Bullock -- 282 million hours. The Adam Project, a sci-fi adventure comedy -- 233.2 million hours. Extraction, an action movie starring Chris Hemsworth-- 231.3 million hours. The Unforgivable, a drama about a woman rebuilding her life after prison -- 214.7 million hours. The Irishman, a period Mafia epic directed by Martin Scorsese-- 214.6 million hours. The Kissing Booth 2, a teen rom-com sequel -- 209.3 million hours. 6 Underground, a Michael Bay explosion-fest starring Ryan Reynolds -- 205.5 million hours. Spenser Confidential, an action-comedy starring Mark Wahlberg -- 197.3 million hours. DTS Play-Fi Launches Play-Fi Home Theater for Soundbars Play-Fi Home Theater Extended in TVs to support new Speaker Configurations. DTS Play-Fi Home Theater is both expanding the feature-set and availability. Full press release from DTS here… Play-Fi Home Theater for Soundbars Support for wireless surround sound has been added to the latest generation of Play-Fi soundbars, speakers and subwoofers. You can create a wireless home theater using multiple Play-Fi products as the cornerstone of your system. TYou can add up to two subwoofers and optional rear satellites or amplifiers for surround sound with support up to 7.2.4. Play-Fi Home Theater for TVs Enhancements Available beginning with 2022 TV models, Play-Fi Home Theater for TVs will allow Play-Fi speakers or amplifiers to be used either as stereo pairs with the TV, or alternatively to be used as left and right speakers with the TV serving as the center channel for a surround sound system. This functionality augments existing home theater functionality enabled in 2021 TVs including: Using the TV's built-in speakers as the front channels of a surround system or upgrading them with a Play-Fi enabled soundbar to improve audio quality without wiring between TVs and external speakers or electronics. Select Philips TVs will be first to launch with these features. New and Recently Launched Play-Fi Products New products continue to launch featuring DTS Play-Fi in 2022 and more products are on the way. Products that have launched or are launching soon include: Audiolab Omnia Streaming Amplifier Hisense AX2106GW 2.1 Soundbar Hisense U5120GW 5.1.2 Soundbar Integra DRX-2.4, DRX-3.4, DRX-5.4 AVRs Loewe klang bar5 mr 5.1.2 Soundbar Loewe klang mr1, mr3, and mr5 Speakers Onkyo TX-NR5100, TX-NR6050, TX-NR6100, TX-NR7100, and TX-RZ50 AVRs Full 2022 range Philips Ambilight TVs running on Android TV Philips Fidelio FB1 7.1.2 Soundbar Philips Fidelio FW1 Subwoofer Philips Fidelio FS1 Speaker Philips B8907 Soundbar Philips B8507 Soundbar Pioneer VSX-LX105, VSX-LX305, VSX-LX505 AVRs SVS Prime Wireless Pro Powered Speakers SVS Prime Wireless Pro Streaming Amplifier Products that Support Play-Fi Surround There are two elements of product required for Play-Fi Surround. They are the concepts of the Master and its Surrounds. In order to have Play-Fi Surround, you need at least one product that can be the Master, and you need two to act in Surround as Left and Right respectively. Any Play-Fi product can act as Surround Left or Right, but the Master has special requirements, and is limited to select products. The latest DTS Play-Fi soundbars will allow you to create configurations up to 7.2.4—complete with height channels for Dolby Atmos—simply by adding more Wi-Fi-connected Play-Fi speakers. 8K TV Adoption is Much Lower Than Expected 8K TV has been getting a lot of hype, especially from Samsung, but the latest numbers show that consumers aren't taking the bait. Full article here… According to a recent report from Omdia research only 350,000 8K TVs were shipped to dealers worldwide in 2021, which amounts to only 1.5% of total TV shipments. With Samsung offering the most models, 65% of the 250,000 were from them. What is interesting is that according to the report, Samsung didn't ship any 8K TVs to Japan. What makes this significant is that Japan is the only country that actually offers 8K TV broadcasts on a limited basis.   By the end of 2022, the number of 8K TV households is expected to break down as follows: REGION NUMBER OF 8K TV HOUSEHOLDS Western Europe 305,000 North America 269,000 China 244,000 Asia and Oceania 121,000 Eastern Europe 115,000 Japan 48,000 Latin America and the Caribbean 43,000 The Middle East and Africa 37,000 World Total 1,181,000 The following factors affect 8K TV Adoption: Although almost all TVs on store shelves 43-inches and larger are 4K UHD TVs, there are still millions of consumers that own 1080p Full HD sets and most of the content they are watching is HD and not even 4K.  Although 8K TVs work with content sources currently available and perform upscaling of 4K content, to take full advantage of an 8K TV you need access to content that has been made in native 8K. To date, there is very little content to justify the purchase of an 8K TV. Even though 8K TVs offer more pixels per inch, it's nearly impossible to notice an improvement in picture quality unless seated within a few feet from the screen. Our eyes simply can't resolve 8K resolution at a real world seating distances. In terms of streaming in 8K only YouTube, Vimeo, and a few other apps offer any 8K content and it is very limited. To stream 8K you need upwards of 50 Mbps or higher broadband speed. There is no 8K TV broadcasting (except in Japan as mentioned previously). The ability to broadcast in 4K is still slowly being rolled out in the U.S. 8K TV broadcasting is a long way off.  Movie and TV studios don't have an end-to-end 8K production and distribution capability of any consequence. Also, movie theater projectors currently in use are either 2K or 4K. This means that there is no incentive to make movies in 8K.  It has been indicated that the current UHD Blu-ray Disc format will be the last disc-based format available. There are no plans to make an 8K disc format available to consumers. Although some PC and console gaming platforms are starting to include 8K gaming capability, there aren't a significant number of 8K games being released.