Two Canadian network operators, Rogers and Bell, are reported to be testing out Apple iTV in their labs. The Globe and Mail says of Apple: “They’re looking for a partner. They’re looking for someone with wireless and broadband capabilities.” The paper is also claiming that iTV will have SIri voice-recognition onboard to “help viewers make […]
France 24 is launching a new application for connected television sets. The application will enable users to watch the France 24 news channel live in its three language versions and also tune into its global on-demand programmes. The application will be “multi-screen” (mobile, tablets, etc.). It is part of a wider multimedia strategy that enables […]
iConcerts, the first global provider of HD ‘live’ music content, is forging ahead with its international development, teaming up with connected TV specialist Wiztivi to offer VoD services on Panasonic and Toshiba connected TVs. iConcerts is using Wiztivi’s Cloud TV Platform, WSP – VoD, for the distribution of services on connected screens. The music service […]
ARM has announced that MStar, a semiconductor supplier for display and digital home solutions, has licensed ARM Mali Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) technology for use in smart-TV applications. Already highly integrated into existing MStar products and deployed in the latest mainstream consumer electronics devices, the Mali-400 MP GPU strengthens MStar’s industry-leading smart-TV solutions. This includes […]
A YouGov survey late last year revealed that 1 in 10 people in the UK owned a Smart TV, but intention to purchase was very low – only 15 per cent of UK consumers said they would buy one within the next 12 months. YouGov re-ran the survey in January to see if Xmas provided […]
Digital business analytics specialist comScore and mobile telco TelefЧnica Germany have shared the results of a study showing the shift in media consumption triggered by smartphones, tablets and other connected devices. The report – Connected Europe – How Smartphones and Tablets are Shifting Media Consumption – was revealed at the DLD (Digital Life Design) conference […]
With forecasts exceeding 80 per cent of units shipped by 2015, connected TVs are expected to lead the way in global TV shipments escalating from 27 per cent in 2011, according to new research from Futuresource Consulting. On a regional level, Japan leads the way in the adoption of connected TVs, with 59 per cent […]
LOVEFiLM has announced its latest deal to bring its streaming technology to LG’s Smart TV series. Designed to work in partnership with LOVEFiLM ‘s recently-launched Instant service – a streaming-only version of its traditional discs-by-post film rental offering, – the deal marks the first time LG Smart TV users have been offered a film and […]
Multi-region digital movie retailer Acetrax is to launch a TVoD (Transactional VoD) movies service across the UK, France, Italy and Germany via the Inview Technology connected TV service this spring. The Acetrax movies App will offer viewers using the Inview platform access to an unrivalled range of blockbuster movies, without being tied in to a […]
Findings from a study by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) suggest that more than half (53 per cent) of online US adults watch some form of streaming or downloaded video content in the home. Those consumers have a distinct preference for streaming video versus downloading content, as 51 per cent view streaming content and spend […]