Just as the German consumer electronics fair IFA 2011 is set to open in Berlin, SM Electronic has announced it is abandoning the Telefunken and Grundig brands for its set-top boxes.
Get introduces cross platform control
09.49 Europe/London, August 29, 2011 By
Get is launching a series of apps that make it possible to remotely control the operator’s Get box through the iPhone or Android-based phones.
Russia brushes off DTT setback
09.34 Europe/London, August 29, 2011 By
The probable loss of the communications satellite Express-AM4 will not be allowed to impact on Russia’s transition to digital broadcasting or provision of internet access via satellite, according to Igo Shegolev, the head of the country’s Ministry of Communications.
Dutch digital TV market continues growth
09.27 Europe/London, August 29, 2011 By
The number of digital TV connections in the Netherlands grew by 2.9% during the second quarter of this year to 5.73 million, according to Telecompaper’s quarterly update on the Dutch TV market.
Olympic showcase for Super Hi Vision
09.17 Europe/London, August 29, 2011 By
The BBC is to capture part of the Olympic Games in the Japanese developed Super Hi-Vision format, the executive in charge of the corporation’s London 2012 coverage has confirmed.
€150 XBox rebate for new Canal subscribers
09.15 Europe/London, August 29, 2011 By
New subscribers to the French pay-TV service Canal+ or the CanalSat bouquet of channels will receive a rebate of €150 when they buy a Microsoft Xbox 360.
Cyfrowy Polsat seals HBO deal
08.55 Europe/London, August 29, 2011 By
The leading Polish DTH platform Cyfrowy Polsat has signed a new licence agreement with HBO Polska.
New owner for Arena sports channels
08.16 Europe/London, August 29, 2011 By
Telekom Srbija has become the majority owner of the Arena Sport TV channels, paying €7.7 million for a 51% stake.
Schmidt confirms UK launch for Google TV
18.08 Europe/London, August 28, 2011 By
The launch of Google TV in the UK market will take place in the next six months, according to Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt.
SatLink to handle Amos-5 operations
16.59 Europe/London, August 28, 2011 By
SatLink is to take charge of the Amos 5 satellite, having been appointed by operator Spacecom as the prime provider of satellite engineering services including Telemetry Tracking & Commanding and In Orbit Testing.
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