Zattoo will add HbbTV to its latest Android TV Operator Tier certified 4K/UHD set-top box.
TeraVolt to upgrade ZDFmediathek
In a pan-European tender German public broadcaster ZDF has awarded the budget for the further development of its catch-up TV service to TeraVolt.
HbbTV leading TV app platform in Germany
The open HbbTV standard is the leading TV app platform on TV sets in German households, followed by Samsung Tizen and Amazon Fire TV.
DTG releases D-Book 12.5
The DTG has released the latest version of the D-Book, the series of standards that form the basis of the UK terrestrial TV system, and underpinning Freeview, YouView, Freesat, EE TV, BT TV and TalkTalk TV.
EBU begins interoperability work on HbbTV & DVB-I
The EBU has launched a new ‘HbbTV Interoperability group’, designed for member broadcasters to share best-practices around the use of the Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV standard together with the DVB-I spec for linear TV delivery over the internet.
Vestel and Vewd renew multi-year deal
OTT and hybrid TV solutions provider Vewd has renewed its agreement with the TV manufacturer Vestel.
10-year anniversary: HbbTV offers historic footage
The HbbTV Association is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a special website giving an insight into the development of the industry standard connecting TV and the internet.
Industry outraged: Public broadcasters to close research institute IRT
IRT, the joint technology research institute of the public broadcasters of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, is to be shut down.
HbbTV releases Version 2020-2 of the Conformance Test Suite
The HbbTV Association has published a new version of the HbbTV Conformance Test Suite.
Phoenix launches HbbTV service
The Chancellor’s latest press conference, the Bundestag debate on Corona or documentaries: The viewers of German public channel Phoenix can now decide themselves what to watch by clicking on the red button of the remote control.