LG Electronics (LG) is to introduce an extended Google TV line-up at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. LG’s new models GA7900 and GA6400 aim to deliver an outstandingly intuitive user experience at various sizes and new design to meet more consumers’ expectations. According to the consumer electronics giant, Google’s latest […]
The growing multiplicity of video-consumption devices, such as tablets, smart TVs and gaming consoles, presents a challenge for audience researchers seeking to capture accurately and completely the tuning that occurs on these devices, according to the findings of a new study by One Touch Intelligence (OTI), a Colorado-based market intelligence and intelligence management company, on […]
As it moves in to its public beta testing phase, the Redbox Instant by Verizon online entertainment joint venture formed between US telco Verizon and retail solutions specialist Coinbox has made a Redbox Instant by Verizon app available on Google Play. The free app enables users to enjoy unlimited streaming movies; Instantly watch movies on […]
YuMe, a provider of digital brand advertising software and services, in conjunction with Frank N. Magid Associates, a research-based strategic consulting firm, has unveiled the results of an extensive survey on the future of connected TV in the marketplace. This online survey of 1,500 US consumers ages 12 and older in November 2012, shows that […]
Gracenote has announced that its eyeQ Interactive Program Guide (IPG) will be available in smart TVs from Vestel, providing the consumer electronics leader a global solution for TV programme listings. In addition, Vestel is developing iPad and Android Apps that will allow TV viewers to interact with and control their Vestel-developed smart TVs with a […]
Nearly 85 per cent of all flat-panel TVs produced in 2016 will be smart TVs, according to information technology research and advisory company Gartner. Worldwide unit production of flat-panel smart TVs will grow from 69 million in 2012 to 198 million in 2016. Worldwide unit production of smart TVs in 2013 is expected to reach […]
TV-loving UK consumers lead the world in using the latest technology to enhance their viewing experience, Ofcom research has revealed. The UK is ahead of other countries such as Japan and the USA for catching up with TV online and is at the forefront of using new technology such as smart TVs and digital video […]
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) is encouraging US consumers to do away with rolls of wrapping paper, tape and high shipping costs with the launch of the Sony Pictures Gift Store (www.sonypicturesgiftstore.com) powered by Movie eWrap. The gift-giving destination and Movie eWrap gift-wrapping technology allows shoppers to purchase and gift any of the nearly 500 […]
After a fortnight of ‘Will they? Won’t they?’ speculation as to whether the anticipated pre-Christmas launch of the Redbox Instant by Verizon online entertainment joint venture formed between US telco Verizon and retail solutions specialist Coinstar would actually take place and move out of private beta testing, the pair have unveiled details of the disc […]
Comments from two sector analysts at research firm Sanford C Bernstein suggest that any Apple TV set product may be more successful in markets outside the US, such as Europe. In an investor briefing reported on paidcontent.org, senior US media analyst Todd Juenger suggested that Apple was “largely stymied” in the US to do anything […]