ADB CEO Peter Balchin tells about Graphyne 2 the updated and enhanced solution that smooths the path for broadcasters transitioning to TV Everywhere provision. It features improved UI, discovery and recommendation for a much improved user experience. ADB is also leveraging its deep experience of the hospitality sector to address top class user service and develop […]
Announcing a partnership with Netflix, European telco Telia Company says its TV customers will now have the possibility to access seamlessly a broad selection of content, including critically acclaimed original Netflix series, Hollywood movies, top TV shows, documentaries, independent films, stand-up comedy and a wide range of kids’ titles. Telia Company’s customers in Sweden and […]
As reported last week, Sky UK is now issuing new subscribers its top-of-the-line Sky Q set-top box. A study from equity analysts at Deutsche Bank suggests that the extra manufacturing costs of a Sky Q box are just £25 (€27.64). The ‘old’ Sky+HD box cost £75. Sky is still charging £10-£15 per installation depending on […]
Entertainment and communications technology specialist ARRIS International and broadband communications company Charter Communications have revealed plans for ARRIS to be a key participant in the development of WorldBox 2.0, Charter’s next-generation video platform to be deployed on traditional television sets across Charter’s footprint. ARRIS and Charter also recently entered into a warrant agreement, providing Charter […]
Sky customers who sign up for any TV package will now receive a Sky Q set top box as standard. Customers can opt for a 1TB or 2TB model. For a £15 (€16.6) installation charge, the 1TB box (500 hours storage) enables users to watch Sky TV simultaneously on two TV sets and stream recordings […]
UK quad-play operator TalkTalk has stepped up its continued commitment to TV with a renewed deal to offer its customers premium Sky content. The new multi-year agreement will give TalkTalk TV customers continued access to Sky entertainment channels such as Sky 1 and Sky Living. In addition, TalkTalk will continue to offer live and on-demand […]
FreeCast has approached Android set-top box manufacturers to propose pre-loads of SelectTV or white label variants of the company’s set-top box UI. This initiative comes as another popular pre-load, the open-source Kodi (formerly XBMC) media player comes under fire for third-party plugins that enable content piracy. Device-makers that preload SelectTV onto their hardware will become […]
Japan’s public broadcaster NHK has unveiled a prototype 4K/8K ‘Super Hi-Vision’ Ultra-HD cable decoder box. The box is being showcased at the giant CEATEC Japan technology show (October 4th – 7th). The set-top box has been developed in conjunction with KDDI, Jupiter Telecommunications (J:COM) and Japan Digital Serve Corp. NHK has been test-transmitting 4K content […]
Beleaguered French pay-TV operator Canal+ is extending its reach with the agreement of a carriage deal that sees a range of its channels now included in the Freebox Revolution offering from multiplay operator Iliad. Free has launched a new package: Freebox Revolution with TV by Canal Panorama and including access to the myCanal app. Thanks […]
Following mounting criticism from certain parties and support from others, the FCC has announced that its proposed Set-Top Box Order has been removed from the September 29 Open Meeting Agenda. The proposal will go on the Commission’s circulation list and remain under consideration by Commissioners. In a Statement, Chairman Tom Wheeler, Commissioner Mignon Clyburn and […]