US movie distributor R Squared Films and Mediafly have partnered up to launch a new subscription based independent film channel, FidFid.com, that will be available worldwide on a large number […]
EBU sets out connected TV principals
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has adopted a set of Principles for Internet Connected and Hybrid Television. The Geneva-based organisation says that if applied, the principles could deliver lower costs, […]
L’Équipe.fr streams sports to connected TVs
L’Équipe.fr, the French sports information website from the L’Équipe sports paper, now offers live and streaming sport news onToshiba Places, as well as Panasonic and Samsung connected TVs.
Samsung TVs connect to Maxdome VOD
Samsung´s Smart TVs now offer access to Maxdome, Germany´s largest online video store, allowing users to view movie and series highlights from Maxdome directly on their television sets. Currently, Maxdome […]
YouView adds four manufacturers
YouView has announced the addition of four so-called device partners, at the same time publishing its final core technical specification.
Normandie TV launches HbbTV pilot service
Normandie TV is the first French broadcaster to carry HbbTV services over digital terrestrial and chose HyperPanel Lab and Access powered HbbTV terrestrial set-top boxes for its pilot services.
YouView to release core device spec today
YouView will today publish the core device specifications that will enable any receiver manufacturer to bring product to market that shares the same underlying technology as YouView itself.
Zattoo launches iPad subscriptions
Swiss-based Zattoo has announced the launch of an iPad app for streaming web TV in Germany.
YouTube Live goes live
YouTube has started the initial roll out of YouTube Live, which will integrate live streaming capabilities and discovery tools directly into the YouTube platform. Live programming on offer includes Wildearth […]
YouTube planning Smart TV revamp
YouTube is to restyle its content around a series of ‘channels’ as the Google-owned video sharing website seeks to take advantage of the increasing numbers of connected TVs that bring […]