CSA sets op connected TV commission

French media regulator CSA has installed a commission to follow the developments of the connected TV Market.

OTT market to reach €3.4 billion in 2015

The market for OTT video services on the TV will be €3.4 billion in 2015, according to French research institute Idate.

Google plans home entertainment device

Google is planning to launch a wireless home entertainment system, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Pathe to add more connected TVs

Pathe Thuis (Pathe at Home), the new Dutch video on demand service from Pathe cinemas, is set to launch on Philips and other smart TVs during the next few months.

PS Network becomes Sony Entertainment Network

Sony is changing the name of its PlayStation Network to Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) starting February 8.

Strong gains for connected TV in Netherlands

More than 50% of all TV sets in Dutch homes will be connected to the web within two years, according to GfK research.

SBS to launch HbbTV in the Netherlands

Dutch private broadcaster SBS has announced it will start to offer HbbTV services from Q2 2012. Public broadcaster NPO and RTL will follow suit.

EBU offers fast-track to HbbTV

European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Members will be offered generic applications to deploy HbbTV during the Olympics and the Eurovision Song Contest, when audiences peak. Three ‘white label’ interactive applications will be provided free to participating EBU Members to customise generic content for entertainment, news or sport.

Major expansion for connected TV association

The Connected TV Marketing Association (CTVMA) is increasing its activities in the CEE region and Turkey and has appointed new board members.

France 24 adds more connected TV sets

France 24, the international news channel, is launching a new application for connected television sets.