DTVKit and EKT have announced a joint demonstration at the NAB Show, showcasing the latest ATSC 3.0 Android Reference Integration designed to accelerate NEXTGEN TV development for global manufacturers. A Robust, Ready to Evaluate ATSC 3.0 Android Environment The demonstration brings together DTVKit’s shared-source, royalty-free ATSC 3.0 software stack with EKT’s proven set-top box expertise, offering […]
A new study of over-the-air television viewers in the US finds strong interest in an affordable NEXTGEN TV converter box, with 81 per cent of respondents saying they would purchase a converter box to maintain access to their free local broadcast TV stations. Pearl TV is working with several manufacturers to develop a range of […]
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 […]
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 […]
In one year, Belgian finance department FPS Economy has disabled 147 websites illegally distributing copyright-protected content, such as films, TV series and sporting events. Thanks to swift legal proceedings and coordination with various intermediaries, Belgium says it is strengthening its fight against online piracy. A year ago, the FPS Economy’s ‘Anti-Piracy’ service was launched. One […]