Findings from a study by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) suggest that more than half (53 per cent) of online US adults watch some form of streaming or downloaded video content in the home. Those consumers have a distinct preference for streaming video versus downloading content, as 51 per cent view streaming content and spend […]
TCL and Orange signed a European partnership agreement under which the Orange content and services portal will be offered on all TCL smart TVs. Through this partnership, Orange joins with the Chinese manufacturer of LCD TVs, which markets its televisions under the Thomson and TCL brand in Europe, to offer the Orange content and service […]
According to research from TDG, 56 per cent of broadband households are to varying degrees likely to purchase a new TV in the next six months. TDG expects that close to 25 per cent of broadband households will indeed buy a new HDTV in the next six months, which equates to at least 20 million […]
Women’s digital media habits outpaced men’s in 2011, according to international research firm Parks Associates, which reports that women share more content online and download more movies and music than men. For example, women are 73 per cent more likely than men to have watched a full-length TV show online in the past 30 days. […]
Hot on the heels of Netflix’s January 9 arrival in the UK and Ireland, streaming platform Roku has revealed its launch in Europe, with the first of its streaming players now available for purchase in the UK and Ireland. Consumers living in those two countries can choose from two of Roku’s best-selling models in the […]
Myspace has announced an over-the-top social TV service that will be available on the next generation of Panasonic Viera Connect-enabled HDTVs. Launching in the first half of 2012, Myspace TV allows viewers to discover, share and comment on the programmes they’re watching. Initial channels on Myspace TV will be music-focused, leveraging Myspace’s music rights and […]
At CES, Samsung has unveiled an Internet-connected television that has the ability to have its hardware upgraded every year. The device has a slot which allows new kit to be added to boost processing performance and add new features. The move is aimed at helping Samsung to retain its lead as the world’s best-selling TV […]
As revealed by advanced-television.com, Lenovo the world’s number two PC company, is to create a seamless digital experience for its customers across multiple devices, be it PCs, tablets, smartphones or Smart TVs. The company’s has introduced a variety of new products, including the IdeaTab S2, Smartphone S2 and K91 smart TV at International CES in […]
In advance of next week’s Consumer Electronics Show, Google has revealed a range of industry partners supporting the product’s relaunch. Writing in the Official Google TV Blog, Mickey Kim, Google TV Partnerships, shared the following: “Last October, we launched an update to Google TV: a simpler interface, a new way to discover great web and […]
LoveFilm the Amazon subscription video on-demand (SVOD) service has made wide ranging content deals with ITV and BBV Worldwide. LoveFilm Instant is currently available on internet-connected devices including the PC, Sony PlayStation 3, Apple iPad, web-enabled TV sets and Blu-ray players and Microsoft Xbox 360. BBC Worldwide and ITV will join broadcasters and studios including […]