Sony is integrating direct access to German TV platform HD+ into all Google TV models from 2021, with the implementation to be completed in the coming months.
rlaxx TV launches on Amazon Fire TV and Android TV
European AVOD service rlaxx TV is now also available on Amazon’s Fire TV devices and smart TV operating system Android TV in the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
Sony launches Apple TV app on smart TVs
Sony customers can now access the Apple TV app on select Sony smart TVs to watch Apple+, Apple TV channels, new and popular movies and personalised and curated recommendations.
Samsung leads global TV streaming device population
The global population of TV and video streaming devices has now exceeded 1.1 billion, according to the latest analysis from Strategy Analytics’ TV Streaming Platforms service.
Netflix publishes list of recommended TVs
Netflix has just published its annual list of TVs that provide the best performance and are the easiest to use for Netflix (and, ultimately, other streaming services).
Mediaset said to buy Sony’s DTT channels in Italy
Mediaset is reported to be very close to an agreement for the purchase of channels 45 and 55 from Sony Pictures Television.
Sony in talks to sell Italian DTT channels
Sony is in talks to sell its two Italian digital terrestrial channels Pop (kids) and Cine Sony.
Brexit: Sony moves from Britain to the Netherlands
Sony is planning to merge its European business into its Dutch arm to soften the impact of a no-deal Brexit, according to Financieele Dagblad.
‘Buy Now’ button comes to Sony smart TVs
US Technology company Connekt has worked with Sony Electronics to enable T-Commerce on select Sony Smart TVs and Blu-ray Disc Players in the US.
Research: globally more than one billion connected TV devices
Strategy Analytics research reveals that more than one billion Connected TV devices are now in use worldwide.