German TV viewers will be able to access international programmes via hybrid, HbbTV-compliant devices following a deal between teveo interactive and Mediapool Content Services. The companies unveiled their HbbTV-based content platform ‘International TV’ at ANGA Cable. The platform will use the authorisation and payment system TV-ID, developed by teveo. Within the framework of the partnership, […]
Online music streaming service Grooveshark and EPG specialist Inview Technology are to launch an app for millions of connected TV sets in major European countries allowing users to stream their favourite music directly to their TV. Inview’s NEELiX platform is incorporated in millions of TV sets and includes a fully-integrated electronic programme guide (EPG), media […]
Sony says its PlayStation Network service will be up and running again within a week after its recent security breach. Users will be asked to register new passwords when the service relaunches with an updated security system, following the cyber attack ten days ago. Sony also claimed there’s still no proof that any of its […]
Sony has revealed the security breach on its PlayStation Network and Qriocity networks has probably resulted in the theft of all 70 million worldwide subscribers’ personal details, including addresses, credit card details and passwords. Sony has sent an email to PSN members – and the handful of Qriocity subs – warning they may now be […]
Overall, nearly 20 per cent of all TVs shipped in 2010 featured connected TV capabilities and according to the DisplaySearch latest Quarterly TV Design and Features Report, the connected TV category is forecast to grow to over 123 million shipments in 2014 (at a 30 per cent compound annual growth rate). Emerging markets will also […]
The PlayStation Network and Qriocity online services are starting a sixth day ‘off air’ as the company seeks to bolster its security defences following an “external intrusion” of its systems, the company said. Sony initially turned off both its PlayStation 3 gaming and Qriocity music and video services in the evening last Wednesday “to conduct […]
Samsung Electronics is suing Apple, claiming it violated its patent rights. Earlier this week, Apple accused the Korean company of “slavishly” copying designs of its iPad and iPhone. The lawsuits, filed in South Korea, Japan and Germany, involve infringement of up to five patents, Samsung said. “Samsung is responding actively to the legal action taken […]
Chunghwa Wideband Best Network (Tw-Airnet), an operator of ADSL Internet-access and IPTV services in Taiwan, has confirmed the launch of Oui, an own-brand Internet TV based on cloud computing, for sale in the Taiwan market. Oui features triple-network integration (Internet, mobile communications, and TV channels), Tw-Airnet claimed. 5TV, Tw-Airnet’s IPTV service, will provide various services […]
In a move designed to position it for the next stage in the Internet-driven revolution in home entertainment, supermarket chain Tesco has acquired a majority stake in video-on-demand pioneer blinkbox. blinkbox is the UK’s leading movie streaming service, offering thousands of titles streamed on the internet to 2m users each month. Their catalogue of more […]
Apple is suing Samsung Electronics for allegedly copying the design of its iPad and iPhone. In the latest of a flurry of patent breach and copying law suits between technology firms and CE makers, Apple claims Samsung’s Galaxy range of mobile phones and tablet “slavishly” copy the iPhone and iPad, according to the filing. Apple’s […]