The Dutch public broadcasters have committed to HbbTV, according to Bram Tullemans, senior policy advisor research and development, NPO, with the first pilot broadcasts to start in September. The pubcasters […]
Astra confirms 3D leadership
SES Astra has confirmed its market leadership in 3D television by adding a demo channel from the Spanish operator Digital+ to its line-up. The Luxembourg-based company already distributes six commercial […]
Sony still investigating PSN/Qriocity hack
Sony is still not able to tell its users when the PlayStation network and Qriocity services will be back online, according to Patrick Seybold, senior director, corporate communications social media, […]
Blinkbox checked out by Tesco
Blinkbox, the video-on-demand outfit established by former Channel 4 New Media executive Michael Cormish and Vodafone’s former head of content Adrian Letts, has been acquired by the UK retailer Tesco.
Exclusive: AEPOC says TV manufacturers need to secure content
Television manufacturers that are beginning to take a direct role in the delivery of content need to ensure they are adequately dealing with security issues. In her first media interview […]
Virgin Media to test 1.5 Gbps broadband
Virgin Media has said it will shortly commence the trial of broadband speeds running at 1.5 Gbps, in what will be the world’s fastest cable broadband connection ever tested. The […]
EU to investigate ISP throttling
The European Commission is to ask telecoms regulators to investigate whether internet service providers policies on traffic shaping do so in a way that harms consumers.
Societies to appeal Telenet rights decision
The Belgian copyright societies SACD and SCAM are to appeal against the decison by the Belgian court of first instance in Mechelen over payments made by the cable operator Telenet. […]
EBU sets out connected TV principals
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has adopted a set of Principles for Internet Connected and Hybrid Television. The Geneva-based organisation says that if applied, the principles could deliver lower costs, […]
Telenet wins rights issues on all counts
In a landmark decision, the Belgian court of first instance in Mechelen has ruled that Telenet does not have to pay any additional rights to collecting societies including Agicoa, BAVP, […]