Sky Broadband has reached the one millionth download of its Sky Cloud WiFi app, enabling customers to benefit from free, unlimited and easy-to-use WiFi on the move This is according to figures released by the ISP following the launch of its Sky Cloud WiFi app five months ago. Since the app went live on 12th […]
TV companion app Zeebox is debuting in the US with investment and production backing from NBC Universal and its parent Comcast. Comcast Cable and NBCU, will be lead partners in the US and have invested an undisclosed sum for a minority stake, while NBCU will also produce in-app components to enhance 307 of its shows […]
US retailer of content, digital media and educational products Barnes & Noble has become the latest outlet to add video to its product portfolio with the announcement that its NOOK e-reader will première NOOK Video this autumn, with blockbuster movies, classic films and original TV shows from major studios including HBO, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, […]
In a move designed to strengthen its TV app solutions presence, Accedo, which provides applications, tools and services to media companies, consumer electronics and TV operators worldwide, has acquired US-based TV app solutions provider CloverLeaf Digital. Based in New York City, CloverLeaf is seen as a pioneer in providing compelling interactive TV products to the […]
Dutch cable operator Ziggo has added live streaming to its Android app. The updated app now offers live streaming of 14 channels, including Netherlands 1, 2 and 3, RTL 4 and 5, National Geographic and Eurosport. A Twitter Swipe feature has also been added, allowing users to search tweets about a particular TV programme. Users […]
Accedo, an enabler of Smart TV and IPTV apps, has been selected to power social TV applications being launched by Spanish pay TV and triple play services provider Telecable. The Telecable service enable its viewers to engage with social media directly on the TV, including reading feeds and sharing what they are watching through their […]
Broadcast specialist Vision247, has been shortlisted for an Appsters 2012 award within the ‘Best TV App 2012’ category. Vision247’s Vision TV Network (VTN) App for the Roku Streaming Player has been selected from more than 250 entries. This is the UK’s first dedicated international language network of channels available via app, aggregating more than 30 […]
Accedo’s Application Sphere solution has been chosen by Deutsche Telekom to power the recently launched TV Apps on Entertain in Germany. Accedo Application Sphere, which was awarded “Outstanding Technology Innovation” at the annual Connected TV Awards earlier this year, provides a cloud based, scalable and open application management platform. It provides attractive administrative tools to […]
The media engagement Shazam has announced that it has achieved the milestone of exceeding a quarter of a billion users globally. Shazam also announced that it has expanded its Shazam for TV second-screen service in the US to support TV programming on any channel, anytime of day. Now, Shazam fans can use the app as […]
Brazilian television network Globo has launched a new app that enables iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad users to view content from TV Globo. Customers using the app can access programming from a range of channels including Rede Globo and SporTV. The app does not air live programming, but allows users to access catch-up content without […]