Digital omnivores – those consumers who own a trio of tablets, smartphones and laptops – continue to grow, driven by the proliferation of new platforms and increased device adoption. Deloitte’s eighth edition of the Digital Democracy Survey reveals that over one third (37 per cent) of US consumers are now digital omnivores, a 42 per […]
The December 23rd – February 2nd New Year/Chinese New Year period saw record sales of LCD TVs in China with 8.26 million units sold, an increase of 3.6 per cent over last year. According to IHS Technology, the sales have
According to research from The Diffusion Group, 14 per cent of broadband households currently use an Internet set-top box such as Roku or Apple TV to access OTT video content on their television. Internet set-top box use is especially prominent among Early Millennials (age 25-34) and Late Boomers (age 45-54). As noted in TDG’s report,
Findings from hi-tech analysts, Juniper Research, reveal that Tablet Hybrid devices will ship nearly 50 million units by 2018, rising from an estimated 9.5 million in 2013. Tablet Hybrids are designed to achieve additional or improved tablet functionality through the use of accessories, or can be in the form of an Ultrabook that can have […]
Television shows are the most watched type of video in the US, and are a top content choice on alternate screens, according to research released by Vubiquity. In addition, a majority of video service subscribers found the ability to download current TV content to a tablet appealing. While the research found generational differences
Connected home research by Parks Associates at TV Connect in London finds consumers expect the same TV user experience throughout their home, regardless of whether the service is offered via OTT, managed operator network, satellite, or other delivery mechanisms. Expectations also remain the same regardless of the receiving device, including set-top box or connected CE device. “While […]
In contrast to other countries where smartphones are used more often than the television, laptop or tablet, UK multiscreen users still favour the television, despite having the highest smartphone penetration of any other country surveyed. They spend more time daily than any other country watching TV – an average of two and a half hours […]
While users of mobile video calling services such as Skype are forecast to increase to over 130 million users by 2018, question marks remain over the potential for mobile video calling to generate revenues in its own right, Juniper Research has found. Juniper’s report observed
Market research firm Infonetics has excerpts from its 4th quarter 2013 and year-end STBs and pay-TV subscribers report, which tracks IP, cable, satellite, and DTT STBs, and OTT media servers. “The overall STB market declined
A report from Juniper Research has found that the number of contactless transactions via mobile handsets will exceed 9.9 billion globally by 2018, up from just over 3 billion this year. The report found that two key disruptive factors – HCE (Host Card Emulation) and the anticipated launch of Apple’s iWallet – were likely to […]