The use of connected TV devices continues on a sharp upward path, with another year of double-digit growth in the US, according to findings from research firm eMarketer. In total, 168.1 million people in the US will use an Internet-connected TV in 2017, up 10.1 per cent over 2016. Usage of smart TVs, which have […]
Trading standards officers in the inner-London Borough of Westminster have led a successful operation that seized a cache of potentially dangerous illegal TV streaming devices. The joint operation between Westminster Trading Standards, National Crime Agency, the Government Agency Intelligence Network (GAIN) and with intellectual property protection organisation FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft), seized more than […]
Orange Spain has launched a new set-top-box compatible with 4K and Netflix in Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona. The new STB, branded WHD81, also allows subscribers to access to YouTube, the streaming service Rakuten TV and 4K content. The STB has a new interface with two USB ports to watch TV content with DTT functionality.
Police in the UK Midlands city of Derby have executed a warrant as part of a crackdown on devices that illegally stream subscription services, in a joint investigation with intellectual property protection organisation FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft). The warrant took place on Tuesday July 18th as part of ongoing work to stop the use […]
QYOU Media, a specialist curator of premium ‘best-of-web’ video for multiscreen delivery, has agreed a new distribution agreement with communications technology and services giant Ericsson that brings its curated online video content to the Ericsson Unified Delivery Network (UDN) ecosystem. This programming will create new monetisation opportunities for both businesses by attracting and engaging hard-to-reach […]
Deutsche Telekom Group, the second largest multinational operator in Europe, is working with Zenterio, a TV technology and services provider, on a project to modernise the TV subscriber experience in Germany with one of the market’s largest deployments of IPTV set top boxes. Deutsche Telekom is transforming the customer experience with international rollouts currently ongoing […]
Amino, the IP/Cloud video software and device specialist, has announced that GTD, one of Chile’s leading telecommunications companies, is the latest major TV operator to deploy Amino Enable, its virtual set-top box (STB) software platform. The result is GTD is able to upgrade its STBs and provide a unified user interface across its customer base, […]
Dish say it is transforming the hotel industry’s ability to provide guests with premium in-room television entertainment. At HITEC Toronto, the company unveiled Evolve, a 4K-capable Android TV set-back box that seamlessly integrates streaming apps, live linear programming and casting into one customisable solution. Evolve offers guests a more intuitive way to engage with content […]
YouView has revealed plans to enable a voice controlled TV experience for YouView viewers using Amazon Alexa. YouView devices will support Alexa voice control through Amazon’s Echo and Echo Dot or other Alexa-enabled devices, enabling users to search for content, navigate around YouView’s user interface, play content and use trick play, all without having to […]
Nigeria says it needs 30 million set-top boxes in order to cover the country with Digital Terrestrial TV. The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission says it has made a start by buying 650,000 units – worth $26 million – for the initial stage of the country’s adoption of digital TV. NBC’s director-general Mallam Isha’q Modibbo Kawu, quoted […]