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Tomorrow, FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Division will outline the test logistics and provide some best practices to help broadcasters prepare for the national test. Register for this FREE webinar now! www.tvtechnology.com/regulatory-l...

Congratulations to our friends at ATSC, The Broadcast Standards Association and to Madeleine Noland for her leadership and stewardship of the standard! #atsc #atsc3 #broadcasting #engineering

Our corporate office will be closed on Monday, October 12. Support will continue to be available Monday-Friday from 9am – 6pm Central Time (U.S.). If you reach us outside of business hours, we will respond promptly on the next business day. We look forward to connecting with you when we return!

We filed a Supplemental Ex Parte with the FCC to our Oct 5th filing concerning ATSC 3.0 viewer access to the Nov 17 nationwide Emergency Alert System test. We asked each station noted in Appendix A of that filing to disable DRM encryption for the test and more. www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/...

On Wednesday, September 30th, our founder, Nick Kelsey, joined the ATSC The Broadcast Standards Association for their in-person TG3 meeting in San Francisco, which coincided with the Consumer Technology Association's Fall Forum. #atsc3 #broadcasting #silicondust

As a member of the ATSC TG3/S36 Specialist Group on ATSC 3.0 Security, two recent contributions were passed by member voting. The first update fixes a security issue with OCSP validation and the second is so that stations won’t drop off air due to OCSP/internet issues. www.atsc.org/atsc-documen...

Tomorrow, the Federal Communications Commission will hold its September Open Commission Meeting with docket items to include 911 Framework, Satellite Spectrum, and Robocalls. The meeting starts at 10:30am ET and is live streamed on the FCC's website. #FCC #911 #Robocalls www.fcc.gov/September2026

No one, and we mean NO ONE, likes robocalls. New FCC consumer guides give instructions on call blocking features specific to the nation's top providers and phone models. #fcc #robocalls www.fcc.gov/document/fcc...

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And, the answer is....drum roll 🥁🥁🥁...Bend, Oregon! bsky.app/profile/sili...

Friday Funday! Without using Google or AI, meaning just your brain 🧠😊, where is the last standing Blockbuster store? (Answer to be revealed on Monday, if someone doesn't guess it correctly first!)

HDHomeRun app release for Roku 20260909 is out. You can now start recording the current channel from Live TV!

As you plan for your long holiday weekend full of BBQs and time with family and friends, pause to remember the origins of the holiday as it is meant to celebrate workers and their contributions to society. From all of us at Silicondust, enjoy your holiday! news.clearancejobs.com/2021/09/06/l...

Yesterday, KSBB-CD in Santa Barbara, CA, transitioned its ATSC 3.0 broadcast signal signing to ATSC3CA™, using these certificates to authenticate its NEXTGEN TV® broadcasts and meet the signing security requirements of the ATSC 3.0 standards. ATSC3CA is operated by Silicondust. www.atsc3ca.com/news/

There is a hidden feature on Apple TV... If you use the HDHomeRun for making recordings, move the HDHomeRun app icon to the top row to get a slideshow of quick-launch recent recordings. #hdhomerun @appletv

HDHomeRun app for Roku release 20260817 is out! Expands support for a wider range of AVC variants.

If you have a Roku TV or a Roku Ultra that supports IR remotes - we have tested this remote for use with Roku including number buttons and CH+/CH-. Be sure to use code 6171 (Roku TV) to configure the remote www.amazon.com/dp/B08V329S9...

HDHomeRun app release for Roku version 20260812 has been submitted. We overhauled the data path to the video player so seeks are faster and reliable. We fixed handling of viewing/seeking to the end of a recording and we added support for remotes with number buttons.

HDHomeRun app for Roku release 20260731 is out! Now featuring a progress bar for Live TV, much improved offline handling, and a rollup of important bugfixes.

Showing some love for Australia... HDHomeRun apps for Android, Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS, Mac, XBox, and Windows now support Australian subtitles!

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WBNX-TV flipped the switch to the new ATSC 3.0 transmission standard. Silicondust, an ATSC 3.0 Certificate Authority for NextGen TV®, has provided the ATSC3CA™ signal signing certificates that will ensure the television station meets all signing security requirements of the ATSC 3.0 standards.

Breaking News: HDHomeRun apps work offline! The latest HDHomeRun app releases support viewing television channels and recordings in the event of an internet outage on many of the most popular platforms available. Get the latest downloads: www.silicondust.com/support/down...

HDHomeRun app for Mac version 20260701 has been released. Adds 4K HDR support and adds support for older macOS versions - anything macOS 11 and newer will work.

Clarifying... macOS 26 has been supported by the HDHomeRun app since 26 was released. The previous minimum for the HDHomeRun app was macOS 14... we have been able to expand this minimum version back to support macOS 11. Release will be out soon #hdhomerun #macos

Good news if you have a slightly older Mac - we have been able to expand HDHomeRun app to support macOS 11 (oldest Apple allows) through to macOS 26 (latest). The app will be released in the next few days. #hdhomerun #macos

HDHomeRun app for Apple TV version 20260625 has been released. This release adds HDR support and favorite channels in live TV, plus a rollup of improvements.

HDHomeRun app for Roku version 20260626 has been released. The app now has favorite channels in live TV and a rollup of improvements. #hdhomerun #roku

HDHomeRun app for Windows and Xbox version 20260629 has been released. The UI rendering engine has been upgraded and the Xbox-sleep issue has been solved. #hdhomerun #xbox

We have released early access to our new HDHomeRun Mac Installer: download.silicondust.com/hdhomerun/hd... Give it a try and let us know what you think...

The HDHomeRun app for Apple TV has been submitted, with public availability expected early next week. Adds HDR support and favorite channels in live TV, plus a rollup of improvements.

HDHomeRun app for Roku has been submitted, should be live on Tuesday. Now has favorite channels in live TV and a whole lot of improvements to help with overall responsiveness. Rollup of fixes and improvements. #hdhomerun #roku

The LPTV Broadcasters Association has partnered with Silicondust & the ATSC 3.0 Certificate Authority to offer their members a new membership perk! As a member of the LPTVBA, these certificates are available to you for FREE! For more details, visit www.atsc3ca.org.

Today, we join our community in celebrating and reflecting on Juneteenth. Wishing everyone a meaningful Juneteenth as we reflect on our shared history and continue working toward a more inclusive future for all. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Reflection #Community #Unity