Thales has struck an agreement with Samsung to supply 4K in-seat aircraft entertainment using Samsung’s QLED technology and HARMAN (Samsung-owned) audio benefits. Thales is using its Optiq-branded display technology as part of its offering. Also included are a pair of Bluetooth connections and WiFi functionality. Thales’ head of marketing for inflight, Jerry Thomas, says that […]
WildEarth has agreed a deal with Rakuten TV to make its content available in 40 territories in Europe and in Japan. WildEarth will further extend its coverage by being available on the VoD and streaming platform which is accessible on Smart TV devices from Samsung and LG. Initial rollout of WildEarth on Rakuten TV is […]
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has announced the completion of a successful proof-of-concept trial to automatically onboard Wi-Fi client devices to a residential Wi-Fi 6 network, paving the way for the rollout of WBA OpenRoaming across in-home Wi-Fi and wide-area wireless broadband networks. The trial, which was carried out by leading smart Wi-Fi solutions provider and WBA member, Airties, was carried out […]
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 […]
South Korea is to build and launch more than 100 low Earth orbiting satellites for a national security system and to test and help develop ‘next-generation’ communications. The country’s Ministry of Science and ICT (information & Communication Technology) said it would pursue such satellite development to encourage the private sector’s involvement in the space industry […]
Samsung Ads Europe has appointed Sinead Gilbody as European Mobile Development Lead, a new role for the business as it looks to develop a mobile offering in Europe. Gilbody joins the Samsung Ads European team from Activision Blizzard, owner of mobile world interactive entertainment company King. As agency sales director, she supported the AV, mobile, […]
Riivi, the OTT streaming service provider in Latin America, has chosen Norigin Media’s Smart TV applications. The Chilean based TV streaming apps that are currently accessible on web browsers and mobile devices, will soon launch on several connected TV devices. The on-demand TV streaming service provider offers a catalogue of over 200 titles from the […]
Vodafone UK has chosen Samsung as a supplier for its 5G infrastructure, as it seeks to extend its coverage. Samsung kit will initially be installed in some 2,500 rural sites in the south-west of England and most of Wales. The South Korean firm is one of a number of companies contracted by Vodafone to build […]
Vevo, the music video network, has announced that Richard Brant will join the company as Advanced TV Director UK & International. Brant’s newly established role aims to support Vevo Connected TV’s growth and build on its increasing momentum in the advanced TV market following recent partnerships with major TV players within the year, such as […]
ZEE5, the SVoD platform for South Asian content, has announced it will launch in the US on June 22nd. ZEE5 has enjoyed success in the key South Asian markets within weeks of its local launches, and is fast expanding its presence in Europe and the UK. The platform is currently under beta testing in the […]