It’s American election time again. A few elections ago, Bill Clinton, then running for his first term, pinned up a notice in campaign HQ that read: “It’s the Economy, stupid!” The sign was to remind all there that whatever the hue and cry of the election, ultimately voters would pick who they thought was competent […]
Samsung will become the first TV manufacturer to bring music streaming service Spotify to connected TVs with the launch of a new app later this year. Spotify offers on-demand access to a library of more than 18 million songs, and will be available on Samsung connected TVs across Europe through the partnership.
Google has revealed that more of the Google Play experience is to come to Google TV. Writing in the Official Google TV blog, Ambarish Kenghe, Google TV Product Manager, has revealed that Google Play Movies, TV shows, and Music will be rolling out to Google TV over the next few weeks. “You’ll be able to […]
The majority of British viewers have tried ‘dual screening’, with 86 per cent of smart device owners having used their phone, tablet or computer while watching TV, according to new research unveiled by media management company Red Bee Media. However, broadcasters, platforms and content owners have not yet succeeded in maximising their relationships with viewers […]
Research from Parks Associates estimates 2012 US revenues from broadband connected home service bundles, including control, automation, and security monitoring services, will be approximately $500 million. The international research firm hosts CONNECTIONS Europe on 13-14 November 2012, in Amsterdam, and will present research on technologies, services, partnerships, and monetisation strategies for service providers. GreenPeak Technologies, […]
With the big three TV manufacturers (Sony, Panasonic, and Sharp) reporting billions in losses in FY 2011, TV manufacturers need a lifeline if they’re going to stay in business. Smart TVs and connected services may provide such a rescue. The global market of services on connected TVs will reach $3.23 Billion in 2016 according to […]
Investors already benefitting from BSkyB’s buy back scheme should be further buoyed by a major report from investment banker Morgan Stanley, which gives the pay-TV broadcaster a share-price target of 827p (Oct 3 price is 751p), and this target is well ahead of the 776p high-point of the past 52 weeks. The bank also highlights […]
The Digital TV Group (DTG), the industry association for digital TV in the UK, has released the second version of D-Book 7 Part B (the technical specification for UK connected TV products and services) to both members and non-members of the DTG. In line with the DTG’s commitment to international harmonisation of connected TV standards, […]
The home installation of millions of Internet-connected TVs is changing the way that consumers access and view streaming video, according to market research company The NPD Group. Findings from the firm’s Digital Video Outlook indicate that over the past year, the number of consumers reporting that the TV is their primary screen for viewing paid […]
Smartclip, the multiscreen video and brand advertising platform, has published the findings of its research on Connected TV users that found with every new purchase of a television set the penetration of smart TV devices increases. Shirlene Chandrapal, Vice President Connected TV and Mobile at smartclip, summarises the findings of the study which provides an […]