Satellite operator SES has launched an interactive iPad app which displays its global fleet. This fascinating free App (search for SES SA and then download) shows both a global or polar view together with footprint maps, satellite status reports on the 52-craft fleet and a search tool based on location. Users can even locate the […]
ESPN has launched its ESPN Hub app to update the existing, Nokia-exclusive app originally launched in January 2012. The multi-sport, regionalised application instantly accessible on Nokia Lumia smartphones is currently available in eight global markets (US, UK, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, Chile, Colombia and South Africa) and three languages (English, Spanish and Portuguese), with plans on […]
Media engagement company Shazam and multi-platform advertising network Adforce.ie have confirmed that the new Volvo V40 commercial will be the first Shazam-enabled TV ad in Ireland. Starting November 5, when viewers use their Shazam App to tag the commercial, they will have an integrated brand experience that includes promotional links and integrated social sharing. The […]
Global Smart TV provider NetRange, in cooperation with sports rights agency Sportfive, has secured the exclusive global rights to broadcast qualifying matches for the 2014 football World Cup live on Smart TV. Effective immediately, over 140 meetings between the European national teams will be broadcast via the “Qualifiers 2014” app. All matches will subsequently be […]
At MIPCOM 2012 in Cannes, the jury of the AFDESI (interactive TV professional association) International Interactive TV Awards has selected the 2nd screen “Who Wants to be a Millionaire* – the People Play” as the “Best Multiscreen Application”. The application allows “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” viewers at home to play for the first time […]
According to research from The Diffusion Group, 38 per cent of US. adult broadband users currently participate in “social TV” activity at least a couple times per year. Social TV viewing is defined as the simultaneous use of mobile technology (i.e., smartphones or tablets) to communicate and interact with currently-viewed TV content or with others […]
The Social Media Channel of Italian mobile operator 3 Italia (available on Sky Italia, on 3 Italia tablets and smart phones, and in streaming on the internet) has made a major step forward towards convergence between TV and the Internet. This week, La3 will air all episodes of “Fashion Sisters”, a format dedicated to fashion, […]
Samsung has revealed that the popular Amazon Instant Video app is available for immediate, free download to all 2012 Samsung Smart TVs. The Amazon Instant catalogue includes more than 140,000 movies and commercial-free TV shows available to rent or purchase. The app also allows access to the more than 30,000 titles available for free to […]
ESPNcricinfo has launched a new free multi-device, multi-screen app which provides a cricket fans a new design and user experience optimised for Windows 8 and the variety of devices which will feature it. Available worldwide now through the Windows Store, the ESPNcricinfo app is optimised for multiple devices, including touch screen devices such as tablets […]
In a move that will help combat Internet piracy and further differentiates it from free-to-air services, Australian pay-TV provider Foxtel has agreed a new output deal with premium US content producer HBO that will deliver new shows to Australian screens sooner. The new agreement gives Foxtel exclusive first run of all HBO content as well […]