According to market intelligence firm TDG’s most recent consumer research project, Video Behavior in the Age of Quantum Media, of the 28 per cent of consumers likely to purchase an Internet set-top box (iSTB) in the next six months, 56 per cent indicate their motivation is due in some degree to their desire to use […]
IPTV and hybrid/OTT innovator Amino Communications is to integrate VUDU’s subscription-free, video-on-demand movie service into its powerful Live Home Media Centre IPTV platform. The new service element will allow Amino’s network operator customers to deliver VUDU’s extensive catalogue of blockbusters, Hollywood classics and independent films to customers deploying the powerful new IPTV set-top box. Pre-integrated […]
Pace is to provide a full whole home solution to Altibox, the Norwegian triple-play service provider. The deal involves the deployment of the complete Pace software and hardware platform. Pace’s Whole Home solution enables Altibox to deliver a seamless Broadband and TV experience throughout the home, removing end-user complexity while maintaining security and reliability. The […]
The global market for connectable set-top boxes (STBs) is expected to surge by 91 per cent from 2012 through 2017, driven by a number of factors including the adoption of multimedia home gateways (MHGs). Worldwide shipments of connectable STBs are forecast to rise to 125.6 million units in 2017, up from 65.8 million in 2012, […]
Samsung Electronics America has confirmed the availability of the Samsung Smart Media Player, bringing live TV content and all of the Smart TV apps to consumer’s current TVs that lack Smart Hub capabilities. Packed with more than 100 Smart Apps including Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, VUDU and YouTube, the Smart Media Player also enables viewers […]
A national survey conducted by AlphaWise and quoted by Morgan Stanley, states that enthusiasm for UK free-to-view digital service YouView has tumbled. “The proportion of consumers indicating that they are very/somewhat likely to adopt YouView has fallen from 14 per cent to 9 per cent since May,” says AlphaWise. AlphaWise concludes that they continue to […]
For the first time, the NOW TV Box is available to purchase in Argos and Currys PC World stores across the UK. The box comes bundled with content passes, with customers able to choose from either a Sky Sports Day Pass or 3 months Sky Movies Pass.. A NOW TV Box plus Sky Sports Day […]
Establishing the certification regime for hybrid home networking is a major step forward for the nVoy programme. The test house has been selected, and the certification test plan has been verified against several silicon platforms to validate product interoperability. nVoy Certification is now primed to take hybrid networking to the next phase of growth. By […]
Humax, the digital set-top box provider, has launched its latest Freeview +HD box, giving subscription-free access to all Freeview TV and radio channels, including HD programmes, advanced recording features and on-demand content and apps. The Humax HDR-2000T digital TV recorder, with an RRP of £179, offers advanced TV features and apps to watch, record and […]
Shareholders in YouView may be called on to inject millions of pounds each into the venture as part of the group’s next partnership agreement, reports the FT. It is particularly sensitive for the BBC and C4 which will want to scrutinise the costs of the platform, which other shareholders like BT and TalkTalk use as […]