Among US broadband households with a streaming media player, 44% use a Roku player the most versus 26% that use Apple TV the most, according to new research from Parks Associates.
49% of US homes have TV set connected to internet
49% of all US households have at least one television set connected to the internet, according to new consumer research from Leichtman Research Group.
Sony to launch PlayStation TV in Europe
Sony will be launching PlayStation TV in Europe and across the PAL region later this year. PS TV is a new micro console costing €99.
TV Everywhere usage explodes in the US
TV Everywhere viewing grew 246% in the US in past year, according to the Adobe Digital Index (ADI).
Briel on – First look at Chromecast
Google promises easy connection with its new Chromecast dongle. And indeed, it is installed in minutes, if not seconds. Just plug the dongle in a HDMI slot of the TV set, connect the power supply, either to an USB port or directly to the mains with an adapter, and off you go.
Amazon prepares for European launch Fire TV
Amazon is preparing a launch of its new Fire TV streaming set-top box in Europe.
Demand for internet STBs remains strong
14% of US broadband households currently use an internet set-top box such as Roku or Apple TV to access OTT video content on their television.
Tim Cook: “Apple TV no longer a hobby”
Apple sold $1.1 billion of Apple TVs in 2013 and is investing heavily in the next generation of products, CEO Tim Cook said at the company’s annual meeting on Friday.
TV4 Sweden launches on Apple TV
TV4 Sweden has added its TV4 Play service to the Apple TV, bringing 7-day catch-up content, plus additional library material for TV4 Play Premium subscribers.
Apple pulls and re-releases Apple TV update
Apple pulled its latest Apple TV 6.0 update within hours after users started to complain about a variety of problems.