IFA 2011 – BERLIN. SevenOne Media, the sales arm of the ProSiebenSat.1 Group, has launched “the extension of classic TV spots with the Red Button function.” The company is showcasing an interactive Volkswagen spot using HbbTV at the IFA 2011.
CNBC launches connected TV app In EMEA
September 3, 2011 15.54 Europe/London By
CNBC, the business and financial news channel, has launched the CNBC Real-Time TV App, available for connected TV platforms throughout the EMEA region.
France Télévisions rolls out first HbbTV apps
September 3, 2011 11.47 Europe/London By
IFA 2011 – BERLIN. Following a successful pilot during the 2011 Roland Garros Tournament, French public broadcaster France Télévisions is launching a hybrid broadcast broadband portal and an innovative TV news applicatio based on HbbTV.
Vodafone Germany to bring TV to LTE
September 2, 2011 09.14 Europe/London By
LG joins Philips connected TV alliance
September 2, 2011 07.54 Europe/London By
IFA 2011 – BERLIN. LG has joined the alliance Dutch CE manufacturer Philips is building around its connected TV system. At last year’s IFA, Philips, Sharp and Loewe signed a letter of intent to create a common, competitive internet platform for connected TVs.
Three German broadcasters launch HbbTV apps
September 2, 2011 07.37 Europe/London By
Three German broadcasters – home shopping channel QVC, private broadcaster Vox and regional public broadcaster NDR – have launched interactive HbbTV services.
Sony Entertainment Network to offer videos and music
September 1, 2011 21.25 Europe/London By
IFA 2011 – BERLIN. Sony’s Qriocity is no more – the VOD service will from now on be part of the new Sony Entertainment Network, said Kazuo Hirai, executive deputy president, Sony Corporation at the Sony press conference.
Maxdome adds more connected TV partners
September 1, 2011 09.19 Europe/London By
Panasonic integrates HbbTV in TV sets
September 1, 2011 09.09 Europe/London By
IFA 2011 – BERLIN. Panasonic has announced it is adding HbbTV functionality to its VT-30 TV sets. The CE manufacturer has also said it will update its 2011 and most of its 2010 models with the Viera Connect and Viera Connect Market services.
Mobistar TV launches hybrid VOD
August 31, 2011 09.07 Europe/London By
The Belgian mobile operator Mobistar has added a hybrid VOD service to its satellite TV offer.
