MIPTV 2011 – CANNES. The Landscape Channel has announced the launch of LandscapeHD as a free to air channel in 1080p standard, using “cloud” technology developed by London based company […]
CSA authorises first HbbTV tests
The French media authority CSA said it authorised, on an experimental basis, the first broadcasts of interactive data using the HbbTV (Hybrid broadband broadcast TV) standard.
Apple working on Smart TV?
Apple is said to be working on TV, according to US blog Fudzilla: “Look for it to arrive with an official announcement around the holidays, according to the whispers we […]
Germany – 5 million connected TVs expected
Five million connected TV sets will be sold in Germany this year, according to the high tech association Bitkom. This will be almost a tenfold increase within two years. The […]
CTC reveals new media strategy
CTC MEDIA CAPITAL MARKETS DAY – LONDON. CTC Media will have widget for three of its TV channels by this summer, according to Anna-Maria Treneva, the company’s head of digital […]
Hulu looks beyond the US
IP&TV WORLD FORUM – LONDON. Hulu remains very interested in expanding outside the US to markets in Europe, Asia and Latin America. However, its biggest challenge to doing so, according […]
Samsung Smart TV launches 3D VOD
Samsung Eelectronics has launched a dedicated 3D VOD streaming service in Korea in order to give 3D a boost. The consumer electronics manufacturer has also announced the service will be […]
No to common RTL/Pro7Sat.1 online platform
The German monopoly commission Bundeskartellamt plans to thwart the joint online video platform from RTL and Pro7Sat.1.
YouView just a part of BBC connected strategy
The BBC’s director of archive content, Roly Keating, has suggested the BBC is looking beyond YouView as it develops content and services for connected TVs. Speaking at the DTG Summit, […]
Sony UK connects to Moshcam live music videos
Sony UK is adding the live video music VOD service Moshcam to its connected TV platform Bravia Internet Video, which will be available on-demand and free of charge.