German commercial TV broadcaster Super RTL plans to launch a nationwide radio station for children and families at the end of May 2020.
Alexa integrated into Netgem TV boxes
The Amazon Alexa Video Skill APIs have been integrated into the TV boxes produced by Netgem TV.
waipu.tv enables voice control via Amazon Alexa
The customers of waipu.tv accessing the German internet TV platform via Amazon Fire TV can now use Amazon Alexa as the remote control.
Dutch RTL mulling news updates via smart speakers
Dutch RTL Nieuws is preparing itself for the arrival of smart speakers to bring news updates, sports updates and ‘gossip updates’.
Netgem reveals new product strategy
Netgem has unveiled its new proposition for the UK market, combining free-to-view content with ‘skinny bundles’ and on demand from the public service broadcasters through Freeview Play.
Amazon smart speaker share falls below 50% in first quarter
Amazon’s share of the global smart speaker market dropped below 50% in the first quarter of 2018.
Sony brings in Alexa voice control
Sony has announced it is now possible to control a limited number of its TV sets with Amazon Alexa.
BBC creates audio drama for Google Home and Alexa
BBC R&D has announced plans for an interactive audio drama for Google Home and Amazon Alexa.
EE TV brings in Alexa voice control
EE TV has become the first operator in the UK to support Alexa voice control.