Effective July 24th, Singaporean multiplay operator StarHub will grant a total of S$120 (€75) to each customer willing to part ways with pirate set-top boxes that may not be in compliance with the proposed amendments to Singapore’s Copyright Act. In exchange, customers will get free two-year rental of StarHub TV+ Box (worth S$120), a plug-and-play […]
Multiplay telco Altice USA has unveiled Optimum Stream and Suddenlink Stream, a new 4K streaming device available to the company’s broadband-only customers. Powered by Android TV OS, the new streaming experience provides what the operator says is a best-in-class and user-friendly solution for broadband-only customers to have access to a wide variety of video content, […]
Spanish consumers are buying 4K receivers in significant numbers, helped by a growing number of 4K broadcasts. Data from Vestel Iberia states that almost 7 million Ultra HD televisions have now been sold in Spain, and almost 1 million units in the past year. José María Vázquez, product and quality director of Vestel Ibérica, in […]
Humax has announced a firmware update (9.21) for its Android TV-based AURA 4K Freeview Play Recorder, adding numerous audio and video performance enhancements, and improvements to the overall user experience. The firmware will update automatically when the product is in standby mode, or can be activated manually through the settings menu. Humax has also confirmed […]
Vodafone Spain is launching a new STB, the Vodafone TV 4K Pro. The device makes its debut in Spain, following its launch in France, with a Bang & Olufsen audio system, bluetooth, 4K HRD video, voice control and V Home and Amazon Alexa. It also includes three integrated loudspeakers with Dolby Atmos sound. +With a […]
Vestel is set to bring Dolby Atmos to more Smart TVs across Europe. Marking the next step in its commitment to Dolby Atmos, Vestel has now rolled out the immersive audio technology to the majority of Vestel 4K Smart TV ranges. These include 4K Smart TVs designed under Vestel-owned licence brands. “This wider roll-out of […]
Curved TV displays were a mainstay of some set manufacturers a year or two ago. Indeed, Samsung still have a variety of curved TVs options for sale. And now Philips have created an ultra-wide device for specialist applications. The model (498P9Z) is targeted to professional users including financial traders, graphic designers, architects and others who […]
High dynamic range technology provider Advanced HDR by Technicolor is to continue to provide its HDR technology to Sinclair Broadcast Group operated stations, with WNUV the CW Baltimore the latest station to incorporate ATSC 3.0-powered NEXTGEN TV capabilities featuring Advanced . WNUV is the 16th Sinclair operated station to deploy commercially Advanced HDR by Technicolor, […]
LG Display is rumoured to be supplying 3 million of its OLED television panels to rival Samsung. There are some doubts over the reports, but also strong indication they are justified given the amount of detail included. Samsung Electronics will reportedly order 2 million tto 3 million panels annually from 2022 from LG Display in […]
Noting that NEXTGEN TV is expected to reach 70 per cent of all US residents by the end of 2021, and to help unlock this emerging growth opportunity for TV and STB manufacturers, OTT and Hybrid TV software solutions provider Vewd has confirmed the availability of an ATSC 3.0 middleware integration option for Vewd OS, […]