Humax has unveiled the Humax Aura EZ 4K TV Recorder with Freely – available to pre-order from authorised Humax retailers. Users can simply plug in Aura EZ and access thousands of hours of live and on-demand TV. When connected to an aerial, this new Humax device enables viewers to record up to four channels while […]
Manhattan TV, the British TV device specialist, has announced that the Aero 4K TV Streamer with Freely – the free streaming platform backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and 5 – will launch in February. Users can connect Aero to their broadband network over Wi-Fi, with no aerial or satellite dish required, to gain […]
Telenor, in partnership with KAON and ADB, has launched the T-We Boks III to the Norwegian market, a next-generation set-top box (STB) that combines advanced technology, eco-friendly design, and an enhanced entertainment experience for households across Norway. This launch also marks the foundation for a unified Nordic TV platform, with upcoming deployments planned for Telenor […]
Police in Lenasia, Johannesburg, have confiscated hundreds of illegal streaming devices valued at some R546,000 (€25,600). The seizure included Android TV boxes that were preloaded with pirated content from MultiChoice and other streaming services, as well as remotes, cables, USB sticks, a laptop, and a cellphone. The raid was carried out by the Hawks, a […]
Across the US, TV set-top boxes and home Internet devices such as modems and routers are doing more than powering connectivity – they’re driving major improvements in energy efficiency and saving consumers billions of dollars. Independent reports from D+R International show measurable results in cutting energy consumption, lowering emissions, and reducing utility costs for millions […]
TiVo Corporation is quitting its consumer Digital Video Recorder (DVR) market. At its peak there were millions of TiVo recorders in the market with users praising its time-shifting technology. Launched in 1999 the technology was capable of skipping ads and pausing live transmissions, technology which is now commonplace but at the time was revolutionary. More […]
Faced with a wave of jargon and overwhelming choice, many Brits are giving up on researching TVs altogether – even though it’s often a significant purchase and the entertainment hub for the home. Research from Samsung reveals that more than half of UK shoppers (54 per cent) spend less than two hours researching a new […]
According to a report by research firm Dell’Oro Group, the Broadband Access Equipment market is forecasted to grow at an average annual rate of 1.6 per cent from 2024 to 2029, with total revenue peaking in 2028, driven by ongoing DOCSIS 4.0 and fibre expansion by cable and fibre ISPs. The forecast has increased from […]
Orange has introduced its latest Android TV set-top box, the KSTB7259, designed to improve significantly the television experience for its customers. The unit features a more compact, modern design, which it says makes it easy to integrate into any home environment. Powered by Android TV, the new set-top box provides full access to Orange TV […]
Global set-top box (STB) shipments fell 1.4 per cent year-on-year in 2024, to end the year at just over 181 million units, according to Futuresource Consulting’s latest market outlook report. With pay-TV subscriber numbers continuing to retreat and alternative content platforms accelerating their expansion, the STB market is navigating a pivotal phase of transformation. Despite […]