Across the US, TV set-top boxes and home Internet devices such as modems and routers are doing more than powering connectivity – they’re driving major improvements in energy efficiency and saving consumers billions of dollars. Independent reports from D+R International show measurable results in cutting energy consumption, lowering emissions, and reducing utility costs for millions […]
According to research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of smart homes in Europe and North America reached 139.4 million in 2024. North America is the leading market in terms of penetration and 45 per cent of all households in the region had at least one smart home product or system […]
A report by Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, highlights a significant opportunity for car manufacturers to provide consumers easy access to entertainment content across a range of services and types. By optimising the native in-car infotainment experiences people want, auto brands can gain the power to influence decision-making and drive more revenue. […]
Zoom Media, the out of home media owner, has released a study focusing on the habits and views of young exercise-focused consumers, Understanding Gym Z. Findings reveal that ‘Gym Z’ are highly receptive to advertising with 71 per cent of Gym Z reporting they trust in-gym advertising and 73 per cent actively paying attention. The […]
After two consecutive years of declining telecom equipment investments, the pendulum is beginning to shift. Preliminary findings indicate that aggregate worldwide telecom equipment revenues across the six programmes tracked by Dell’Oro Group – Broadband Access, Microwave & Optical Transport, Mobile Core Network (MCN), Radio Access Network (RAN), and Service Provider Router & Switch – increased […]
Broadband Service Providers (BSPs) are overwhelmingly planning to move to Broadband Forum’s User Services Platform (USP/TR-369) standard in order to introduce AI, Wi-Fi sensing, L4S, and more into their home broadband offerings. This is part of their ongoing drive to deliver differentiated services and boost customer revenue, a report has revealed. The Future of the […]
Ookla has analysed country-level train Wi-Fi performance across Europe and Asia, using Speedtest Intelligence. Europe and Asia’s rail networks, long heralded as a backbone of economic competitiveness, are now judged not only on punctuality and comfort but on the quality of the digital experience onboard. High-quality train Wi-Fi has shifted from nice-to-have to essential rail […]
Parks Associates’ Consumer Insights Dashboard: Tech Ecosystem Dashboard study reveals 51 per cent of US internet households report owning a smart speaker and/or display. Among those households that purchased or received a new smart speaker in the past six months, 60 per cent chose an Amazon-branded device, 18 per cent chose a Google product, and […]
Annual TV shipments are projected to see minimal growth over the next five years, but the ultra large segment (80 inches and above) is expected to increase by 44 per cent from 2025 to 2029, representing a CAGR of 10 per cent, according to analysis from Omdia’s quarterly TV Sets Market Tracker. Falling prices of […]
Media Cymru’s latest campaign, Fuelling the Future, highlights the impact that research, development and innovation (RD&I) investment has had in Wales, playing a significant role in driving productivity, growth and innovation in local and regional economies. Media Cymru’s latest economic analysis (2023 data) shows an economically valuable, yet fragile, creative industries that support more than […]