In a sign of how profoundly Internet-based media is revolutionising the way consumers access video entertainment content, more than 1.7 billion devices capable of accessing over-the-top (OTT) broadband content such as Netflix and Hulu are set to ship by the end of 2013. Shipments of OTT-capable devices will rise
Consumer research from Leichtman Research Group (LRG) has found that 47 per cent of TV households in the US have at least one Digital Video Recorder (DVR) – an increase from 40 per cent in 2010, and 23 per cent in 2007. In addition, 50 per cent of households with a DVR now have DVR […]
According to a Strategy Analytics report, 2013 will see tablets ship in higher volumes than mobile PCs in 2013. The report is forecasting that shipments of tablets in 2013 will reach 231 million, compared to 186 million Mobile PCs, a trend that will continue through 2017. “The tablet has become
Orange has published the results of Orange Exposure 2013/2014 – an annual independent study by TNS into media habits across UK, France and Spain. This year’s study takes an early look at the impact of 4G networks on consumer behaviour; exploring how this has already significantly shifted usage patterns. The report also explores the role […]
The global market for processor microchips is set to rise by a hefty 24 per cent in 2013, propelled by the strong sales growth of smartphones and tablets, according to a report from IHS. Worldwide processor shipments are forecast to reach 1.50 billion units by the end of this year, up from 1.21 billion in […]
Global smartphone shipments are forecast to reach 1.8 billion in 2017, accounting for 82 per cent of total mobile phone handset shipments, up from 55 per cent in Q3 2013. According to the latest NPD DisplaySearch, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for smartphones over the next five years will reach 21 per cent, while […]
According to research from TDG, more than half of US consumers with a connected TV have increased their use of OTT TV sources in the last year, with 24 per cent reporting a sizeable increase. Only 8 per cent of connected TV users report a decline in OTT TV viewership during the last year, meaning […]
The planet still has some 23,182 channels broadcasting in Standard Definition. Of this total, says Northern Sky Research, 73 per cent are still transmitting in MPEG-2 or similar SD systems. In other words, MPEG-4, a newer compression system, has yet to make any progress in some key markets. Even amongst markets considered to be classified […]
HD and 3D TV are failing to impress, as the UK’s TV viewers put digital recording features, on-demand content and subscription-free viewing on their list of ‘must have’ TV features, according to research from set-top box provider Humax. The survey of 2,000 UK adults reveals
The latest Ericsson Mobility Report reveals that mobile subscriptions are expected to reach 9.3 billion by 2019, and more than 60 per cent of these – 5.6 billion – will be for smartphones. To support the smartphone user experience, WCDMA/HSPA networks are predicted to cover 90 per cent of the world’s population by 2019. Moreover, […]