UK DTT platform Freeview and Digital UK, the company provides support for the platform, have revealed plans to develop a new Freeview-branded connected TV service which will make the best of broadcast and on-demand TV available free for everyone. The initiative pitches it against IPTV service YouView, with which it shares a number of common […]
Movea, an expert in data fusion and motion-sensing technology for consumer electronics, has announced that Samsung Electronics is using the Movea SmartMotion technology in its latest line of Smart TVs. Movea provides accurate and responsive point-and-click technology, reducing drift and latency while using as little of the central processing unit as possible. Movea’s fully optimised […]
Massive Interactive, a specialist in platform software and design for multiscreen TV Everywhere entertainment, has rolled out the Deutsche Telekom Videoload service across Panasonic 2014 Smart TVs. Following on from the successful launch of Videoload on LG Smart TVs, Massive continued working with Deutsche Telekom to deliver the next phase of its device roadmap. The […]
TF1’s TV shopping show Téléshopping has launched a new TV shopping app allowing users in Francce to purchase goods directly from their TV. The app is accessible on DTT through HbbTV smart TVs and alerts the viewer with an on-screen pop-up when it is possible to order a product. The payment process is fully synchronised […]
LG Electronics has revealed that more than one million units of its webOS-enabled Smart+ TVs have been sold since the launch of the line-up in March. Featuring an intuitive user experience unmatched by any smart TV platform on the market today, LG expects sales to reach 10 million units by the first half of 2015. […]
UK subscription- free digital TV service Freesat is launching the Curzon Home Cinema video On Demand service on Freetime, its connected TV service. Curzon Home Cinema is Freesat’s first film On Demand and pay-per-view player. The new player, created by Curzon Home Cinema, gives Freetime viewers the opportunity to watch the latest cinema releases on demand […]
Presto, Australian pay-TV operator Foxtel’s OTT service, has announced its upcoming availability on wireless video streaming device Google Chromecast. The news follows Google’s announcement that Chromecast is now on sale in Australia and sets in motion Presto’s foray onto household TV screens. Presto’s announcement is accompanied by news that the entertainment service will be broadening […]
Looking to boost digital developments and forecasting 20 million views (vs 14 million now) for its GulliReplay service by the end of this year, Lagardère Active’s DTT family channel Gulli has revealed plans that include the launch of its first SVoD app on June 26th. Available for €4.99 a month on iOS, Androïd, Windows 8 […]
Video, music and casual games streaming platform Roku is launching BBC Sport to Roku customers in the UK with the service available on current-generation Roku players including the newly-launched Roku Streaming Stick (HDMI version). BBC Sport extends Roku’s extensive library of UK content in time for this summer’s football World Cup in Brazil. BBC Sport […]
Katy Perry whipping the crowd into frenzy at the iTunes Festival, Plan B thumping out a high-octane set from an underground car park in London and Ben Howard giving the ultimate in intimate performances from his home in Totnes! – Just some of the magical moments live music fans can enjoy in the comfort of […]