The Associated Press (AP) has announced the release of a major upgrade to the user interface of AP Media Port, its file delivery platform for video content. With a new responsive design, multibrowser compatibility and enhanced functionality, the improved user interface makes it easier for AP customers to search, view and integrate AP video content […]
The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) has published its survey report on the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and revealed a technology industry trying to harness voice control and artificial intelligence to make consumers love its products. The report provides unique insight into the famous technology show by analysing not only the show itself, but how […]
Intelligent personal assistant Google Assistant is making its way to Android TV in the coming months. As part of an upcoming update on supported TVs and set-top boxes powered by Android TV, users will be able to ask the Google Assistant for help so they can enjoy the content they love, faster than ever, on […]
DISH customers can soon watch hands-free, voice-controlled TV by pairing a Hopper DVR with the Amazon Echo or Echo Dot, both Alexa devices. DISH is the first TV provider to announce direct compatibility with Amazon Alexa. “We constantly evaluate emerging technology, like Alexa, and its potential to improve how people watch and control their TVs,” […]
Viewers are spending too long on searching for good content, according to consumer research commissioned by Piksel, a specialist in building successful online video businesses. The study, conducted by Censuswide, found that consumers spend an average of 16 minutes searching for content and when they don’t find anything, the majority will look elsewhere. Choosing multiple […]
Charles Dawes, Senior Director of International Marketing at TiVo, has outlined his industry predictions for 2017. Next year, TV consumption is expected to shift, while advancements in technologies will significantly alter the way consumers access content across a multitude of different devices. Enhanced search and recommendation experiences, new technologies improving content deliver and the development […]
Streaming search engine JustWatch has launched allowing users to search for movies and TV series that can be viewed, rented or purchased online in the country. The service has partnered with all the major players in the Italian market such as Sky GO, Infinity, TIMvision, Premium Play, NOW TV, Netflix, iTunes, Chili, Google Play Movies, […]
US SVoD service Hulu has commenced rolling out profiles to its 12 million+ subscribers. Each account can add up to six specific profiles. When a viewer creates a profile, they will be taken through a taste picking experience where they will be able to tell Hulu the types of shows and movies they like and […]
Netflix is launching a new television user interface that uses video more extensively to bring content alive in real time and helps members decide whether to click ‘Play’. In a blog post, Stephen Garcia, Director of Product Innovation for TV and Chris Jaffe, VP of Product Innovation, say: “From the early days of web design […]
Describing the unveiling of its Virgin TV V6 set-top box as the industry’s “worst-kept secret”, David Bouchier, Chief Digital Entertainment Officer at UK quad-play operator Virgin Media, also introduced a new HD TellyTablet created by Virgin Media, designed specifically as a personal Smart TV to watch television in HD quality. The Virgin TV launch event […]