Sky Italia says it has renewed its MySky HD operating system and launched a new tool able to enhance the freedom to enjoy contents and make the viewing of Sky more customised. Through the new graphic interface, all in High Definition, Sky enhances its STB’s features and, thanks to constant investment in technology, it takes […]
Google has revealed it will add functionality to the YouTube experience on Google TV, including complete channel pages and the ability to browse by channel. Currently, users can search by topic area, but the search returns individual video results rather than the channels users see on the desktop version of YouTube. Accessed through Google TV, […]
AOL has announced that its video search results are powered by blinkx. In turn, blinkx will incorporate AOL’s premium video assets into its current index of over 35 million hours of content, making them easily searchable and accessible to users around the world. The partnership expands the quantity and quality of AOL’s video search results […]
ConnecTV, the comprehensive US social platform for all TV fans, has opened its doors to the public – just in time for the Super Bowl. Powered by proprietary content recognition technology, ConnecTV instantly synchronises its service to a stable of national cable channels, regional sports networks and leading local broadcasters across America. The ConnecTV experience […]
Red Bee Media, a media management company providing multi-platform technology and creative solutions to broadcasters, content rights holders, platform operators and brand owners, has announced the launch of RedDiscover, the first end-to-end portfolio of content discovery solutions built specifically for media. Recent research conducted by Red Bee Media revealed that an overwhelming 74 per cent […]
BBC Research & Development has revealed it has been working on a ‘mood-based navigation system’ that could someday be used on the iPlayer. In a blog, a BBC engineer explained how the system would work: “The classification system automatically analyses programmes for a range of different video and audio features, such as luminosity, laughter and […]
BT is to revamp is BT Vision IPTV service to offer a more personalised experience and social media elements, reports the FT. The move comes as competition in the UK pay-TV has increased with the launch of online movie and TV service Netflix, where it faces other established players such as BSkyB, Virgin Media, as […]
blinkx, the advanced video search engine, has formed a partnership with LifeMinute.TV, a portal to free, broadcast-quality video and audio content. This partnership will give blinkx users access to a wide array of high-quality lifestyle video content including fashion runways, music, movies, beauty news to parenting, travel, and finance. Leveraging its unique AdHoc platform, blinkx […]
In a move that recognises the growing importance of content discovery and navigation in the multiscreen entertainment age, Motorola Mobility has acquired SetJam, a television and movie directory. “Motorola and SetJam share the vision of making content delivery, discovery, and consumption seamless across any screen, and as a world leader in video technology, Motorola will […]
This not a story about a nervous and excessively prudish maiden. It is about the mildly amusing consequences of trying to make your software just a little bit too clever for its own good, and aiming to be the blandest on the block. Virgin Media has, along with most media outlets, decided to try and […]