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AminoOS powered Amigo 7XC converges cable and OTT services on Android TV

Amino, the global media and entertainment technology solutions provider, today launches the AminoOS powered Amigo 7XC, a solution that utilizes the power and flexibility of Amino software to provide next-generation services that converge OTT and Cable on Android TV. AminoOS provides cable operators running DVB-C or hybrid DVB-C/T networks with a cost-optimized route to delivering […]

December 9, 2020

Toshiba TV extends Android TV offering with UA2B

Toshiba TV has has announced the launch of the brand new UA2B Android TV model. Currently available in 58” with more sizes to come, the UA2B can be purchased from Currys for £399.99. With Android TV, the Toshiba TV UA2B is Toshiba’s latest 4K HDR TV, joining the recently launched UK4B, UL20 and WK3 models. […]

November 4, 2020

Skyworth, 3SS partner to create Netflix-ready platform

3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a provider of software solutions for STB and multiscreen entertainment, and Skyworth Digital, a manufacturer of connected home products and solutions, have integrated their technologies to create a new STB platform optimised to enable faster Android TV service launches. The Skyworth HP40A STB (with embedded Amlogic chipset) and middleware are now […]

October 30, 2020

Technicolor expands Android TV footprint in Canada as EBOX deploys Sapphire STB

Technicolor Connected Home has partnered with EBOX, a Canadian Internet service provider (ISP), to deploy the Sapphire Android TV set-top box (STB) to its OTT subscribers in Quebec. This is the latest development in Technicolor Connected Home’s ongoing commitment to leveraging open and innovative technologies for network service providers (NSPs) around the world. The ultimate […]

October 29, 2020

Humax unveils AURA 4K Freeview PVR

Humax has announced AURA, a 4K Freeview Play Recorder powered by Android TV technology. The Ultra HD TV recorder provides a multitude of subscription-free and top-up entertainment delivered with 4K HDR picture quality. With integrated Google Assistant and access to thousands of apps via the Google Play Store, AURA syncs with the user’s Google account […]

October 19, 2020

India: Google faces Android TV antitrust claim

Google is facing a new antitrust case in India in which it is alleged to have abused its Android operating system’s position in the smart TV market, according to Reuters. It comes as Google faces new antitrust challenges in the US, and a potential antitrust probe in China that is set to look into how […]

October 7, 2020

Study: Disney+ functionality on Amazon, Apple, Android etc

Disney+ has room for improvement on Samsung’s smart TV system Tizen. The streaming service performs better on Android TV and Amazon’s Fire TV as well as Apple TV and LG’s Web OS. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by TeraVolt. Although the player of Disney+ works perfectly with Tizen (100 per cent), the […]

July 23, 2020

3SS, Broadpeak form Android TV partnership

3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a provider of software solutions for STV and multiscreen entertainment, and Broadpeak, a provider of video streaming solutions, have integrated technologies to enable superior Android TV viewing experiences. Broadpeak is the latest technology innovator to join 3SS’ new 3READY Entertainment Ecosystem, an all-in portfolio of complementary capabilities, technical deployment options, key […]

June 25, 2020

Peacock on Google platforms; 3 month free

Peacock, NBCUniversal’s new streaming service, will be available on Google platforms and devices including Android, Android TV devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices on July 15th. At that time, Peacock will offer a free tier featuring more than 7,500 hours of movies, shows, and timely live and on-demand programming across news, sports, reality and late […]

June 24, 2020