Open source media centre software XBMC has launched a video-on-demand style user interface to navigate online streaming web sites.
KPN reaches almost 2 million TV homes
44% of all KPN residential customers now have triple play, a figure boosted by the operator’s IPTV offer.
Channel 4 clocks up 10m registered viewers
Half of all 16-24 year olds in the UK have registered with Channel 4’s viewer database.
Malone and Discovery racing for F1 stake
John Malone and Discovery Communications are in talks to acquire a 49% stake in Formula One, according to a New York Post report.
AMC completes Chellomedia deal
AMC Networks has announced the completion of its acquisition of substantially all of Liberty Global’s Chellomedia for €750 million.
2013 smart TV shipments grew 55%
According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global Smart TV shipments grew 55% year-over-year to reach 76 million units in 2013, accounting for 33% of total flat panel TVs […]
Open Cable for combined UPC-Ziggo net?
Henk Kamp, the Dutch minister of Economic Affairs, wants to open up the combined network of UPC and Ziggo to third parties.
Settlement in SES-Eutelsat 28 degree dispute
SES and Eutelsat have concluded a series of agreements that brings to an end the long running legal dispute over the right to operate at 28.5 degrees East.
Belgium to investigate privacy of smart TVs
The Belgian Privacycommissie is investigating aspects of privacy concerning smart TVs and set-top boxes from Telenet and Belgacom TV.
BBC Worldwide plans new channel launches
BBC Worldwide chief executive Tim Davie has announced plans for three new pay-TV channels that will showcase BBC content internationally.