
Search simplified: From choice overload to curated comfort … why FAST TV is finding its moment in South-east Asia
By Shaun Lim Driven by younger generations seeking relief from consumerism, clutter, and digital overwhelm, the minimalist lifestyle is on the rise. In this evolving culture of “less is more”, has content consumption shifted from passive, high-volume consumption to intentional, curated viewing? If so, free ad-supported streaming television (FAST TV),

viztrick AiDi works on-device without internet a boon for player tracking
NBC Sports is deploying Nippon TV’s viztrick AiDi, an on-device AI solution, for its coverage of several live events in 2026. Without requiring internet connectivity, AiDi delivers real-time player tracking, face tagging, object recognition, 2.5D telestration, auto-score graphics, and motion data analytics. Automatic 9:16 cropping with auto-tracking using highly intuitive

Big Blue Marble & HISPlayer offering DRM protection for VR/XR streaming
Big Blue Marble, a provider of terrestrial broadcasting and end-to-end video streaming solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with HISPlayer, the premium video player for Unity, Unreal Engine, and Meta Spatial SDK. Together, the companies will deliver digital rights management (DRM)-protected, end-to-end video streaming solutions for interactive and immersive extended

LTN empowering MLV to harness reach, loyalty and monetisation
Major League Volleyball (MLV) is partnering with LTN to power live video production and distribution for its broadcast schedule in 2026. With a record 50-match broadcast slate across major national networks, streaming services and local stations, the collaboration enables continued audience growth for MLV, providing fans with wider access to

Gravity Media will continue to deliver ACM’s iconic Monaco F1s
Gravity Media, a global leader in production and content as well as media services and facilities, has announced the renewal of its long-standing relationship with the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM), one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious automobile clubs, founded in 1890. The new multi-year agreement continues Gravity Media’s role as

NBA makes strategic investment in Evergent to enhance fan loyalty
Evergent Technologies has announced that the National Basketball Association (NBA) has made a strategic investment in the company, coinciding with a multi-year extension of the two companies’ partnership to deliver exceptional fan experiences globally. In 2022, the NBA began working with Evergent as NBA League Pass faced a tremendous opportunity: