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Comcast's MachineQ has launched the MQio 9w, an IoT device designed to convert non-connected equipment into smart assets. The device provides real-time monitoring and control capabilities across various industries, with a particular focus on foodservice and life sciences sectors.

The MQio 9w enables operators to remotely collect and analyze equipment KPIs, featuring multiple digital and serial interfaces for various equipment types. In foodservice applications, it can monitor critical equipment like ice machines and fryers, providing real-time data on production levels, temperature, oil quality, and energy usage. The device helps prevent operational disruptions through early anomaly detection and enables proactive maintenance.

The solution integrates with MachineQ's network connectivity platform, allowing businesses to implement additional solutions like power monitoring for sustainability initiatives. The system supports various applications including temperature monitoring, smart restrooms, leak detection, and asset utilization, offering a comprehensive approach to operational efficiency.

Xumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter, announced that Sharp will launch a new line of AQUOS QLED 4K UHD TVs featuring the Xumo TV operating system in spring 2025. The TVs will be available in sizes ranging from 50" to 85" and focus on improving content discoverability.

The new Sharp TVs will feature frameless 4K UHD screens with Quantum Dot Wide Color Gamut technology, supporting Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10 content. The system will also enable Dolby Atmos sound pass-through when connected to compatible audio devices.

Sharp becomes the fourth manufacturer to produce Xumo TVs, joining Element, Hisense, and Pioneer. The platform aims to streamline content discovery with voice search capabilities and hundreds of pre-loaded apps, powered by the same operating system used across millions of Comcast devices globally.

Comcast has initiated a network expansion in Upper Saucon, Pennsylvania, having already connected the first 1,000 homes and businesses to its high-speed Internet network. The expansion will ultimately reach over 7,000 homes and businesses in the township, offering Internet, mobile, entertainment, and security services through Xfinity and Comcast Business.

The project is scheduled for completion in Spring 2025 and is part of Comcast's broader investment in Lehigh County, which includes a completed expansion to Coopersburg. In the past three years, Comcast has connected an additional 232,000 homes and businesses in Pennsylvania. The network offers gigabit Internet speeds with 99.9% reliability and built-in security features.

Comcast has initiated construction of a new fiber network in Coral Springs, Florida, representing a multi-million-dollar investment. The project, which began last year, will provide thousands of homes and businesses access to Xfinity and Comcast Business services. The network will deliver speeds up to 1 Gbps for residential and 100 Gbps for business customers with symmetrical speeds.

Construction started in residential areas west of University Drive and is currently progressing near NW 49th Pl. and NW 89th Ter. The next phase will cover areas between Coral Ridge Dr. and Coral Springs Dr. The majority of the project is expected to be completed by late 2025.

The expansion includes Xfinity's full suite of products for consumers and Comcast Business solutions for organizations. The company also maintains its commitment to affordable internet access through its Internet Essentials program, which provides low-cost service and digital skills training to eligible households.

Paramount Global (PARA) and Comcast (CMCSA) have announced the renewal of their comprehensive distribution agreements. The multi-year deals ensure continued delivery of Paramount's broadcast, entertainment, news, and sports content across Xfinity platforms.

The agreement includes carriage of Paramount's networks such as CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Network. Comcast subscribers will maintain access to streaming services including Paramount+, Pluto TV, and BET+. Additionally, Comcast gains rights to make Paramount+ with SHOWTIME available to qualifying Xfinity customers.

While the specific terms of the agreement remain undisclosed, both companies expressed satisfaction with the renewed partnership, emphasizing the importance of providing diverse content options to their audiences.

Xumo, the streaming platform joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, has expanded its partnership with Google TV Freeplay. Beyond distributing 160+ free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels on Google TV Freeplay, Xumo will now monetize all these channels, which will be branded as 'provided by Xumo'.

This expansion allows advertisers to reach streaming audiences at scale by offering Google TV Freeplay channels alongside Xumo's premium inventory on Xumo Play, Xumo devices, and third-party inventory on other platforms. The move addresses the challenge of fragmentation in the television landscape, providing advertisers with a simplified point of entry to reach streaming audiences.

Xumo currently powers over 1,750 streaming channels across 20 entertainment platforms worldwide, including Google TV and Xfinity. The company continues to strengthen its advertising capabilities through its growing advertising team led by Ying Wang, General Manager of Xumo Advertising.

Comcast has announced Universal Ads, a groundbreaking TV advertising platform launching in Q1 that unifies premier media companies to simplify access to premium video advertising. The platform, powered by FreeWheel technology, partners with major companies including A+E, AMC Networks, DIRECTV, Fox , NBCUniversal, Paramount, Roku, and others.

The platform will offer Universal Ads Manager, a free self-service buying tool, direct access to premium video reaching over 90% of U.S. households, AI-powered creative production, and a marketing API. According to a 2024 study by Comcast Advertising, 50% of advertisers who minimally used TV advertising felt their social media ROI was diminishing, with 89% willing to try TV advertising.

The initiative aims to democratize TV advertising, making it accessible to businesses of all sizes while facilitating programmatic trading in the premium video space. Currently, while 75% of CTV ads are bought programmatically, only about 20% of premium video is transacted this way due to complexity and brand safety concerns.

Comcast (CMCSA) has announced it will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The company will release its earnings report earlier that morning. The conference call will be available live on Comcast's Investor Relations website, with a replay accessible from 11:30 a.m. ET the same day.

Comcast has announced a major network expansion project in Radford, VA, aiming to connect nearly 10,000 new homes and businesses to high-speed Internet services. The construction is underway, with the first connections expected in early 2025, bringing Xfinity and Comcast Business services to the area for the first time.

This expansion is part of Comcast's broader investment in Virginia, including projects in Lynchburg (12,000 homes), Christiansburg (13,700 homes), and Strasburg (3,300 homes). The network will provide gigabit Internet speeds with 99.9% reliability and built-in security features. The company will offer its full suite of Xfinity products including Internet, video, mobile, voice, and home security services, along with Comcast Business solutions for local enterprises.