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ruwido unveils Android TV remotes

Specialist provider of input devices and interaction mechanisms ruwido has unveiled its latest designs of multimodal input devices specially developed for the needs of Android TV services. In order to meet the demands of today’s TV landscape, where TV platforms have been opened up to multiple content sources which means a fantastic variety of services […]

June 12, 2018Colin Mann @ ANGA COM

Google Assistant for All 4

Channel 4 has announced that All 4 viewers can now ask the Google Assistant to play content from All 4 on Chromecast, from their Google Home and Google Home Mini. This represents the first time a UK on-demand TV service has become integrated with Google Assistant across Google’s family of Home devices. Viewer can say, […]

June 12, 2018

IBM, FOX Sports AI technology team-up

As fans around the world get ready to head to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, US broadcaster FOX Sports and IBM are launching what they describe as a historical AI collaboration across multiple FOX Sports properties and programming— the first of its kind for the broadcaster. Beginning with the 2018 FIFA World Cup, […]

June 4, 2018By Colin Mann

Hulu optimises mobile, web UX

Noting that summer is just around the corner, but that there is a lot of great TV on Hulu that its users won’t want to miss, “experiences that matter most to you when you’re on-the-go: mobile and web” it says, the streaming service is introducing a range of updates, suggesting that leaving the house does […]

May 17, 2018

Netgem SoundBox HD now available

TV and entertainment innovation specialist Netgem has launched its first all-in-one Smart soundbar + TV box in the UK. SoundBox HD is now available direct to consumers under the Netgem brand via Amazon.co.uk and will be bundled by Service Providers starting from June. Following its unveiling in February 2017, Netgem SoundBox has had a positive […]

May 17, 2018By Colin Mann

Gracenote boost for content search and discovery

Media and entertainment metadata provider Gracenote, a Nielsen company, is helping to enhance the experience for TV viewers who use new Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (vMVPD) services. A new TV metadata and electronic programme guide (EPG) solution from Gracenote enables Smart TV and streaming device manufacturers that offer live TV streaming services to make […]

May 16, 2018

Starz app on Google Home

Starz, a Lionsgate company, has confirmed the launch of its Starz app on Google Home. Starz subscribers can now use their voice to watch and control playback of exclusive Starz Original series including Counterpart, Outlander,  American Gods, and the upcoming Vida and Sweetbitter premieres on May 6th using Google Home and Chromecast connected devices. The […]

May 2, 2018

Freeview brings on-demand to live TV

UK DTT platform Freeview has launched its on-demand content showcase on Channel 100 for connected TV service Freeview Play viewers. This is the first time the platform has integrated on-demand content into the linear TV guide. The specially-curated recommendations allow viewers to browse suggestions from BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All4, Demand 5 and UKTV Play […]

April 26, 2018By Colin Mann

Roku adding enhanced voice search on all UK devices

Roku has announced it will soon make its Enhanced Voice Search feature available to Roku users in the UK. Enhanced Voice Search enables users to use their voice to find entertainment to watch. The new feature will be available for Roku players through the Roku mobile app, and for the Roku Streaming Stick+ through the […]

April 24, 2018

TVsportguide.com goes live in UK

Raketech has launched TVsportguide.com, a TV listings platform and mobile app that delivers real-time TV listings for the most popular sports in the UK. The product was created to match the most popular sports fixtures with real-time TV broadcast listings and online streaming services available within the UK. The online guide is supported by content […]

April 24, 2018