Sky households in Germany will no longer need a cable TV subscription or DTH satellite reception to use Sky Q from August 3, 2021.
Freesat 4K boxes pass DTG and CAI verification scheme
UK DTH platform Freesat has become the latest company to have satellite receivers pass the European-wide assurance scheme for TV and satellite distribution equipment known as the European IRS Certification Scheme (EICS).
Altice USA unveils 4K streaming device
Altice USA has announced the launch of Optimum Stream and Suddenlink Stream, a new 4K streaming device available to the company’s broadband-only customers.
HbbTV releases Targeted Advertising solution for TV sets in set-top box markets
The HbbTV Association has published the second phase of its solution for Targeted Advertising (TA).
Swisscom brings blue TV to Apple TV
Swiss telco Swisscom is making its TV platform blue TV available as an app on Apple TV.
Vodafone GigaTV user interface approved
Bavarian media authority BLM has approved the user interface (UI) of Vodafone Deutschland’s GigaTV Cable Box 2.
Deutsche Telekom to offer Apple TV 4K for MagentaTV
German telco Deutsche Telekom will offer its TV platform MagentaTV in combination with the Apple TV 4K box from July 20, 2021.
Humax updates Aura Android TV 4K Freeview Play Recorder
Humax has announced a significant firmware update (9.21) for its Android TV-based AURA 4K Freeview Play Recorder, adding numerous audio and video performance enhancements, and improvements to the overall user experience.
Vodafone TV 4K Pro debuts in Spain
Vodafone has launched a new “all-in-one” receiver named Vodafone TV 4K Pro in Spain.
Technicolor brings Google Assistant with far-field voice recognition to STBs
Technicolor Connected Home is integrating Google’s far-field voice technology into its latest generation of set-top boxes.