According to market research firm DisplaySearch, in 2011, more than 27 per cent of TVs shipped worldwide will be able to connect to a network, a figure that is expected to rise 54 per cent to 155 million by 2015. The firm’s Q3’11 DisplaySearch Quarterly TV Design and Features Report suggests that in addition, 16 […]
YuMe announced the availability of YuMe’s video advertising solution for Internet Connected TVs, the Embedded software development kit (SDK). LG Electronics is launching the first availability of YuMe’s advertising technology and services to support LG’s industry-leading Smart TV platform. The US arm of global car manufacturer Toyota is the charter advertiser for this first video […]
The number of TV sets connected to the Internet will reach 551 million by 2016 for the 40 countries covered in a new report from Digital TV Research (DTVR), up from 124 million at end-2010. According to the Connected TV Forecasts report, this translates to 20 per cent of global TV sets by 2016, up […]
Panasonic has confirmed the launch of a new Internet Social Network application, that will be available on VIERA HDTVs. The app allows users to access social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook while also viewing programming simultaneously on their VIERA HDTV. Panasonic also announced the addition of a new gaming application from PlayJam and […]
Admitting that the initial version of Google TV “wasn’t perfect”, Google has announced a software update aimed at providing a better user experience. Writing in the Google TV blog, Mario Queiroz, Vice President Product Management, and Vincent Dureau, Director of Engineering, note that with over three billion views a day, sites such as YouTube are […]
Over half (54 per cent) of broadband Internet users watch TV content streamed or on an alternative platform weekly, according to consumer research firm Horowitz Associates. Non-traditional viewing now accounts for 10.8 hours a month, or seven per cent of total viewing time, with 149.4 hours still dedicated to traditional TV. The firm’s Multiplatform Content […]
Samsung’s ‘Smart TV’ can now access a selection of Belgacom TV’s on-demand catalogue directly from their TV, without having to be a Belgacom customer. This new, innovative offer allows users to discover a selection of 500 films. In the framework of its strategic partnership with Samsung, Belgacom offers all Samsung ‘Smart TV’ users, whether they […]
Hulu’s senior vice president of international has confirmed the launch of Hulu in Japan on Sony TVs and PS3s. On the Hulu company blog, Johannes Larcher wrote: “Watching top films and TV shows on the biggest screen in the house just got easier for our subscribers in Japan. I’m happy to announce that Hulu in […]
Capablue has partnered with PayPal for its Connected platform, enabling brands to offer connected device applications and services via a subscription or on a pay per view rental basis. Users will be able to access premium rate content from a multitude of devices, paying with PayPal within a connected TV for the first time in […]
Internet film subscription service Netflix has confirmed it is to expand to the United Kingdom and Ireland in early 2012. Further details about the service, including pricing, content and supported devices, will be announced closer to launch. Netflix has been streaming to US members since 2007, adding Canada in 2010 and 43 countries in Latin […]