Google is partnering with TP Vision (Philips), Sharp, Sony, Razer and Asus to to build Android TV into TV sets, set-top boxes and game consoles.
US Supreme Court rules against Aereo
The US Supreme Court ruled Wednesday by a 6-3 vote that Aereo is violating the broadcasters’ copyrights by taking the signals without paying them.
Google said to launch Android set-top box
Google is to unveil a set-top box at its developers conference today, June 25. The company plans to show a box to compete with the Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and […]
ARD to speed up DVB-T2 transition
German public broadcaster ARD wants to accelerate the transition to the new digital terrestrial television (DTT) standard DVB-T2.
HbbTV already supported by 93% of connected TVs
Approximately 93% of the connected televisions for sale support HbbTV and HbbTV services are being deployed by broadcasters throughout Europe, according to the EBU.
BBC Ultra HD trial underway
The BBC has begun its Ultra High Definition (4k) closed trial of World Cup 2014 from DTT transmitters in London, Manchester and Glasgow.
Google Play Movies comes to 21 more countries
Google Play Movies is now available in 21 new countries, bringing the total to 90 countries.
UPC Hungary launches TV apps served from the cloud
UPC Hungary has launched UPC TV Apps, which brings smart TV functionalities to every television set connected to a UPC HD mediabox.
Zattoo launches OTT app on Google’s Chromecast
Internet TV platform Zattoo has launched an OTT app for Google’s TV stick Chromecast across Europe.
Right holders enforce ban on live World Cup coverage
Around the world, right holders are trying to enforce the rules and regulations regarding live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil.