Elisa Viihde is giving remote controls a second life by reusing materials in manufacturing new remote controls Recycling Elisa Viihde remote controls to create new ones significantly reduces their carbon footprint. This year, already 70 per cent of new remote controls for Elisa Viihde Premium set-top boxes have been manufactured using cleaned components from devices […]
DirecTV for Business has announced the launch of its next-generation Advanced Entertainment Platform (AEP), solidifying its position as the leader in the commercial video market (Source: IDC Market Research, April 2024) and reaffirming its commitment to delivering unparalleled in-room entertainment experiences. “We are excited to introduce our next-gen set-top box as part of the Advanced […]
Orange France has launched its latest set-top box, the STB 6, powered by SoftAtHome. This device brings the ease of voice control into the living room, marking a shift towards more interactive user experiences. The planned longevity of the STB 6, thanks to SoftAtHome’s OS, will reduce environmental impact, reflecting a commitment to sustainability. Its […]
3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a provider of software solutions for STB, smart TV, multiscreen and in-vehicle entertainment, has announced that German operator Tele Columbus has gone live with its next-generation hybrid STB service PŸUR TV. The new PŸUR TV hybrid DVB-C (cable) plus OTT STB, based on Android TV Operator Tier and manufactured by Sagemcom, is delivering […]
Eutelsat Communications and silicon chip maker NationalChip are bringing an enhanced Free-To-Air satellite TV viewing experience to millions of homes around the world, thanks to the integration of the Sat.tv services in a chipset that is widely used in set-top boxes around the world. Over 1,000 FTA TV channels broadcast by Eutelsat are viewed by […]
Fremantle has announced Power of Talent, a new feature documentary, which reveals the real-life stories of inspiring contestants from Ukraine, who continue to wow audiences on Got Talent stages around the world, while their home country is at war. Format owner Fremantle and Ukrainian broadcaster STB channel have collaborated to create the documentary, which delves […]
SoftAtHome, an independent software company for broadband, video and analytics, has been chosen by etisalat by e& as an Alexa Voice control trusted solution provider to deliver the latest smart eLife Set-Top Box (STB) and backend software to enable Alexa voice control features in Arabic and English. The new generation of STBs includes a smart […]
Vodafone Portugal has launched Vodafone TV play, a 5 in 1 4K TV personalised, dubbed the ‘smart box of the future;. The device brings together embedded Android TV, the interface of the Vodafone TV service, the Android T smart system, voice control support via Google Assistant, and a Bang & Olufsen sound system, with Dolby […]
Orange Spain has launched Infinity HomeBox, a new set-top-box including Google’s integrated voice assistant, which is aimed at premium subscribers. The new device is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa; improves immersive sound through its Audio by Bang & Olufsen system with Dolby Atmos; has Wifi 6; and can also be connected via Bluetooth to other devices. […]
Set Top Box (STB) Operating System (OS) selection, design and deployment, is being impacted by the increasing importance of streaming, intensifying market competition and rising consumer desire for a better user experience, according to a report. Independently researched and produced by Caretta Research and sponsored by connected TV technology experts iWedia, part of the ZEGi […]