Lovefilm and Sony have extended their partnership to allow Lovefilm subscribers in Germany to instantly watch hundreds of titles directly through Sony Bravia internet video TVs, Blu-ray players and Blu-ray […]
Samsung Smart TV connects to TF1
As part of their strategic agreement for the distribution of applications, the TF1 Group and Samsung Electronics France have launched a new service making the TF1 Vision preview service available […]
Samsung sells two million Smart TVs
Samsung Electronics said it has sold a record number of two million of its Smart TVs in the three months since it was launched. Comparing figures with its LED sets, […]
UK and French broadcasters lead OTT
UK and France broadcasters are leading Europe’s emerging OTT deployments, invigorating both free and pay-TV competitive dynamics from which new business models are emerging, according to SNL Kagan research.
Hulu Plus comes to TiVo PVRs
TiVo has announced the arrival of Hulu Plus on TiVo Premiere PVRs. Buyers of a new TiVo Premiere box will receive six months of the service for free. Hulu Plus […]
Czech HbbTV test moves closer
The Slovak set-top box manufacturer Antik Technology has provided details of its participation in an HbbTV pilot being undertaken by the Czech public broadcaster CT.
Mediaset and Telefonica Spain to pilot HbbTV
Mediaset España and Telefonica have announced a strategic agreement to launch a pilot for the first HbbTV service in Spain. Mediaset’s Telecinco is bringing in content from Telefónica’s services such […]
Cable’s competitors bet on hybrid
ANGA CABLE 2011 – COLOGNE. The competitors of German cable operators are betting on hybrid devices for the future, we learned at the Pay TV and On Demand session.
A tale of two VOD services
ANGA CABLE 2011 – COLOGNE. Maxdome, Germany’s largest VOD portal, is asking questions about the creation of a commercial run on demand service by public broadcasters.
Star TV channels go HbbTV in Germany
ANGA CABLE 2011 – COLOGNE. Star TV’s four TV channels from India will become available in Germany for the first time using HbbTV following a deal with Mediapool.