Vewd, iVideoSmart hit 100 new apps in 100 days
Vewd, the smart TV OTT software provider, has announced that iVideoSmart the independent premium video publisher in South East Asia, have jointly launched more than a 100 new Vewd certified…
Sony confirms PS4 replacement
Sony president Kenichiro Yoshida told the FT that “it’s necessary to have a next-generation hardware”, but he declined to say whether the successor would be branded the PlayStation 5. The…
Chromecast streamer update
Google has updated its Chromecast streaming player, promising a 15 per cent improvement in hardware speed for the same price as the previous generation model. The updated version will support…
Roku boost for OTT advertising measurement
Streaming platform and device specialist Roku has unveiled a Measurement Partner Program designed to help brands and publishers quantify the impact of OTT advertising campaigns running on the Roku platform…
VIZIO employs Google Assistant
Connected TV specialist VIZIO has introduced expanded Google Assistant actions for VIZIO SmartCast TVs, granting consumers access to a wider range of voice control features. VIZIO SmartCast TV users with…
Pluto TV: European expansion, UK launch
US free streaming television service Pluto TV, is expanding into Europe, premiering in the UK market, initially rolling out on Sky’s streaming service, NOW TV, with the service suggesting its…
Connekt adds ‘Buy Now’ button to Sony TVs
Connekt, a technology company that activates smarter TV experiences, has developed a collaboration with Sony Electronics to enable T-Commerce on select Sony Smart TVs and Blu-ray Disc Players in the…
Netflix on NOW TV streaming devices
The Netflix app has launched on UK OTT service NOW TV streaming devices. As well as adding Netflix to the wide range of apps already available, NOW TV also revealed…
BARB launches multiscreen audience reporting
BARB, the official source of UK television viewing figures, has begun to report multiple-screen television programme ratings. For the first time, BARB is producing daily viewing figures which break down…
Roku: $40 4K player
Streaming platform and device specialist Roku is expanding its streaming player lineup with the addition of two new devices – the new Roku Premiere and the new Roku Premiere+. The…