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PBS’s Playtime Pad fits with station work on early childhood education
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The device’s spotlighting of PBS content is the most appealing aspect for education and engagement executives.
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The device’s spotlighting of PBS content is the most appealing aspect for education and engagement executives.
Under the new standard, television will become “a key part of a network infrastructure in the home,” according to consultant Vinnie Curren. The change has implications for “the kind of people we hire and the culture that we’re building.”
Business, technical and legal experts will update participants on the potential ATSC 3.0 holds for public media.
The station is partnering with community organizations to collect data on how extreme heat is affecting public health.
Our podcast host shares his setup for live tapings with an audience.
Two-thirds of NPR member stations are now contributing.
ATSC 3.0’s potential for significant impact on the business and delivery of television heralds an opportunity for TV broadcasters.
Unlike all preceding television standards, this one will affect far more than television.
“We’re working on a different model from the old broadcast world,” said PBS’s chief technology officer.
MetaPub will deliver richer metadata to radios, streaming listeners and smartphone apps.
“We decided to partner instead of compete,” said Ben Godley, c.o.o. of WGBH in Boston.
The change is accompanied by new sponsorship opportunities on podcasts, on-demand audio and NPR One.
Infiltration of a broadcast server could prompt a total shutdown.
A big update moves NPR One yet another step in the direction of becoming a one-stop shop for all audio content, from local newscasts to podcasts outside the NPR world.
With Ready To Learn funding, PBS is tackling computer science as a 21st-century skill for young children.
The funding will help the company double its staff in the next year and develop new features.
The Smart Spectrum Summit, the first of its kind, brought together public and commercial broadcasters, telecom policymakers, equipment manufacturers, digital technologists and other stakeholders.
Creators of the open-source software call it “a new tool for media and democracy.”
Among public media outlets, NPR aims to thrive in the world of connected cars.
Founding members of the PMP will continue to advise on its development.