LG said it is planning a firmware update to its smart TVs in order to address issues with data collection of viewing behaviour.
Ofcom investigates spectrum shuffle
A potential reorganization of the bands used for digital terrestrial TV is on the cards as Ofcom seeks to find new capacity for mobile broadband services.
LG Smart TVs spying on viewers
A UK ICT consultant – Hull-based Jason Huntley – found by accident that his LG Smart TV was spying on him and sending extensive information about his TV viewing back […]
SFR launches Google Play set-top box
French operator SFR has started offering customers a new hybrid STB using Android 4.2 combining access to DTT channels and Google Play apps.
Ukraine’s Volia adds more interactivity
Ukraine’s Volia is introducing new interactive functions of its Volia Smart HD STB with new features as time-shift, catch-up, multiscreen and premium VOD.
Samsung dominant smart TV platform in UK
Samsung looks to have won the battle to become the dominant proprietary smart TV platform, with a UK 2013 market share expected to exceed 51%.
Kurth: broadband/OTT alliances show cable strength
Vodafone’s recent takeover of KDG and Virgin Media’s agreement with Netflix are just two examples of the fact that the cable industry is on the winning side, according to Matthias […]
M7 Group eyes Hungarian platform
Luxembourg-based M7 Group is evaluating the potential acquisition of the Hungarian DTH platform Hello HD.
KidsCo set to cease broadcasts
Multi-lingual kids channels KidsCo will close down its operations, the broadcaster has said.
Ofcom acts against Pressley VOD site
The UK regulator Ofcom has taken enforcement action against the “Jessica Pressley” VOD site, using powers under Section 368K of the Communications Act for the first time.