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InterDigital to Showcase Innovations in High Definition and Sustainable Video Streaming Alongside Partners at NAB 2024

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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WILMINGTON, Del., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, announced plans to showcase their contributions to video streaming and sustainability technologies alongside partners at NAB 2024.

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WILMINGTON, Del., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, announced plans to showcase their contributions to video streaming and sustainability technologies alongside partners at NAB 2024.
At NAB, partners InterDigital and Philips will highlight progress in industry adoption of Advanced HDR solutions that support the bandwidth-efficient distribution of HDR content for any type of video streaming service provider or live broadcast production workflow.
At NAB booth W4007, members of the Ultra HD Forum will showcase current and future-looking solutions and strategies that support the sustainable delivery of Ultra HD content.
To register and learn more, please visit the NAB 2024 website here .

FreeCast Joins Broadband Forum, Recognizing Broadband’s Role in Delivering Next-Gen Entertainment

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

FreeCast has joined global standards development organization Broadband Forum to enable broadband to become the delivery mechanism for powerful video entertainment experiences.

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FreeCast has joined global standards development organization Broadband Forum to enable broadband to become the delivery mechanism for powerful video entertainment experiences.
As consumers move from traditional cable and satellite television to delivery of their entertainment via Over-The-Top services, broadband is going to be more central than ever.
FreeCast has long been at the forefront of this transition, developing aggregation technology to help consumers and the entertainment industry navigate and benefit from the new environment that is powered by broadband.
We look forward to FreeCast’s contributions in helping develop and build future broadband standards that realize new approaches to an effective video and broadcast experience,” Broadband Forum CEO Craig Thomas said.

Sinclair Announces Virtual Carriage – Tennis Channel’s T2

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced that it will carry Tennis Channel’s T2 as a free, streaming, virtual channel in all of its markets nationwide that have deployed the new NextGen Broadcast standard (ATSC 3.0).

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Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced that it will carry Tennis Channel’s T2 as a free, streaming, virtual channel in all of its markets nationwide that have deployed the new NextGen Broadcast standard (ATSC 3.0).
T2 is Tennis Channel’s second television network.
The T2 virtual channel will be available via Sinclair NextGen Broadcast stations.
This effort is geared to ‘prime the pump’ for later broadcast carriage to all viewers.

Sinclair and APTS Announce Free Virtual Channel Hosting for Public Television Stations Not Yet Transmitting in ATSC 3.0

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) and America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced that, in markets where Sinclair has deployed NEXTGEN Broadcast Service (ATSC 3.0) and a public television station has not, Sinclair will provide free carriage of a virtual channel from that public television station.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) and America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced that, in markets where Sinclair has deployed NEXTGEN Broadcast Service (ATSC 3.0) and a public television station has not, Sinclair will provide free carriage of a virtual channel from that public television station.
Under this arrangement, Sinclair will provide hosting at no cost to the public television station.
“America’s Public Television Stations are pleased to partner with Sinclair to offer more NEXTGEN service to more public television viewers,” said Patrick Butler, president and CEO of APTS.
To date, Sinclair has launched ATSC 3.0 service in 43 markets, 36 of which do not yet have a public television station transmitting in ATSC 3.0.

Harmonic Sets the Standard for Video Streaming and Broadcast Excellence at 2024 NAB Show

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced it is bringing its leading-edge cloud and software-based appliance solutions to the 2024 NAB Show, redefining the standard for video streaming and broadcast delivery. The company will showcase AI-powered innovations for a variety of applications, including live sports streaming, targeted advertising, production and playout, and broadcast distribution, reaffirming its global leadership in video processing and delivery.

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AI Innovations are Reshaping Live Sports Streaming, Targeted Advertising, and More
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced it is bringing its leading-edge cloud and software-based appliance solutions to the 2024 NAB Show, redefining the standard for video streaming and broadcast delivery.
"Harmonic has always pushed the boundaries of innovation in video streaming and broadcast," said Gil Rudge, senior vice president, video products and solutions at Harmonic.
"At the NAB Show, we're excited to showcase solutions that enable service providers and broadcasters to unlock new levels of monetization while vastly improving broadcast and streaming experiences for subscribers."
Enhance and secure live sports streaming: Harmonic's VOS360 Media SaaS guarantees unparalleled scalability, reliability and low latency for live sports streaming.

Seven from Dallas' Caldwell Cassady & Curry Ranked Among Texas' Best Young Lawyers

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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DALLAS, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dallas-based intellectual property and business litigation firm Caldwell Cassady & Curry proudly announces the selection of seven firm attorneys on the 2024 Texas Rising Stars list of the state's top young lawyers.

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DALLAS, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dallas-based intellectual property and business litigation firm Caldwell Cassady & Curry proudly announces the selection of seven firm attorneys on the 2024 Texas Rising Stars list of the state's top young lawyers.
Rising Stars includes no more than 2.5 percent of eligible Texas lawyers, compared to 5 percent for Super Lawyers.
"We are proud that so many of our lawyers are recognized as being among the best in Texas," says the firm's Austin Curry .
Caldwell Cassady & Curry represents companies and individuals in high-stakes civil litigation, including patent infringement cases, trade secrets claims, fiduciary duty cases, class actions, and disputes involving company founders.

INNOVATE Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Monday, March 4, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INNOVATE Corp. (“INNOVATE” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VATE) announced today its consolidated results for the fourth quarter and full year. Financial Summary

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“2023 was another successful year for INNOVATE, with a number of exciting developments across the three operating segments,” said Avie Glazer, Chairman of INNOVATE.
For the fourth quarter of 2023, Broadcasting reported revenue of $5.7 million, compared to $10.7 million in the prior year quarter.
For the fourth quarter of 2023, Broadcasting reported a Net Loss of $5.4 million compared to $2.8 million in the prior year quarter.
Revenue: For the fourth quarter of 2023, INNOVATE's consolidated revenue was $361.0 million, a decrease of 11.8%, compared to $409.3 million for the prior year quarter.

Pearl TV Broadcasters Congratulate Channel Master on Launch of New Zinwell NEXTGEN TV Upgrade Accessory Receiver

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

A new affordable option is now available for consumers interested in making the leap to NEXTGEN TV, thanks to the introduction of the Zinwell NextGen TV Box that is now shipping from Arizona-based Channel Master.

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A new affordable option is now available for consumers interested in making the leap to NEXTGEN TV, thanks to the introduction of the Zinwell NextGen TV Box that is now shipping from Arizona-based Channel Master.
The receiver joins the roster of some 100 NEXTGEN TV products expected to be available this year for consumers interested in upgrading to receive the new services from broadcasters, coast-to-coast.
“Congratulations to Channel Master and their decision to offer the Zinwell NextGen TV Box, one of a new class of upgrade accessory receivers that will help consumers tune in to the future.
Now that NEXTGEN TV is reaching three out of four TV viewers across America, the timing is perfect to introduce new affordable upgrade accessory receivers like the Zinwell NextGen TV Box.

Chicago Television Stations Launch NEXTGEN TV Service in Nation’s Third-Largest TV Broadcast Market

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Viewers in America’s third-largest television market can now experience the future of broadcast television as five stations join to launch NEXTGEN TV in Chicago.

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Viewers in America’s third-largest television market can now experience the future of broadcast television as five stations join to launch NEXTGEN TV in Chicago.
Chicago viewers can now access five channels over-the-air for free with NEXTGEN TV, including:
Local viewers can easily tune to each station for information about accessing NEXTGEN TV locally, rescanning information and how to purchase the right television set to receive NEXTGEN TV.
Viewers watching these five channels can look forward to enhanced television viewing provided by NEXTGEN TV as a complement to streaming platforms, since NEXTGEN TV is a free over-the-air service.
“America’s third-largest TV market is riding the NEXTGEN TV wave, with the addition of new capabilities for broadcasters and viewers.

InterDigital signs new license agreement with Samsung Electronics

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, today announced that the company has signed a new patent license agreement with Samsung Electronics.

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WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, today announced that the company has signed a new patent license agreement with Samsung Electronics.
The agreement licenses Samsung’s digital TVs and computer display monitors under InterDigital's joint licensing program with Sony and includes licenses to key technologies including ATSC 3.0, as well as licenses under InterDigital’s patents including HEVC, VVC and Wi-Fi.
“Samsung is a recognized market leader in consumer electronics and the largest TV manufacturer in the world,” commented Eeva Hakoranta, Chief Licensing Officer, InterDigital.
“I am pleased to say that this agreement is another example of a deal achieved as a result of negotiation and is another important step in our licensing of the consumer electronics industry underlining the value of our technology for this market.”