Connected TVs were the most popular devices to watch BBC iPlayer on over the festive period – with unique browsers on connected TVs up 32 per cent on the same period in 2014. Connected TVs accounted for 38 per cent of unique browsers, followed by 24 per cent on tablets, 22 per cent on computers […]
At CES 2016 Sony Electronics has unveiled its newest line-up of Ultra HD televisions, the XBR-X930D/XBR-X940D and the XBR-X850D series, built to support the highest standard in picture quality with HDR (High Dynamic Range) compatibility and unique backlighting technologies in an ultra-thin design. HDR reproduces a greater dynamic range of luminosity or brightness levels, bringing […]
Freeview Play enabled LG Smart TVs will launch in the first half of 2016, combining the webOS platform and catch-up services with a backwards EPG – providing what LG says is the most advanced and seamless Smart TV experience ever. LG is the latest manufacturer to offer the subscription-free service, which launched in October 2015, […]
At CES 2014, streaming platform specialist Roku unveiled Roku TV, a smart TV platform licensed to TV OEMs, with the goal of providing its TV partners with a cost-effective solution to build the best Smart TVs in the industry using the Roku OS. Now, with approximately 8 per cent smart TV market share in the […]
Samsung Electronics has unveiled a new Smart TV user experience which includes an enhanced Smart Hub user interface and new Samsung Smart Control remote. These Smart TV enhancements provide consumers with easy access to all their favourite content, all in one place and with a single remote control. “As the world of TV is constantly […]
All 4, the free on-demand digital service from UK pubcaster Channel 4, is now available on Amazon Fire TV in the UK. The All 4 app is supported on the all-new Amazon Fire TV and is coming soon to Fire TV Stick, giving users free and on-demand access to a wide selection of programmes from […]
At the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, LG will unveil its latest Smart TV line-up featuring the newest webOS 3.0 smart TV platform. LG says its webOS 3.0 was designed to provide an exceptional user experience to allow for more intuitive navigation of the TV’s features. Designed with the aim of […]
Soon to launch French OTT platform Molotov.tv has signed a distribution deal with Samsung and LG brands to have its app embedded on their connected TVs and portable devices Molotov.tv ,which was founded by former Canal+ CEO Pierre Lescure, Jean-David Blanc from AlloCiné, Jean-Marc Denoual from TF1 and Kevin Kuupers from AlloCiné and Gamekult, will […]
NBCUniversal has further expanded the reach of its TV Everywhere offering by launching NBC and NBC Sports apps on Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. Amazon Fire TV users can now access their favourite content from these networks on demand, as well as live programming from NBC Sports Live Extra by logging in with […]
Alibaba Group and Walt Disney Co have struck a deal to sell a new smart device for the home that will bring Disney’s movies, TV series and games to Chinese consumers. Pre-sales of the Mickey Mouse-themed device, which connects TVs to the Internet and costs CNY 799 ($125), have started on Alibaba’s online marketplace Tmall.com. […]