German public broadcaster ARD’s South-Western regional affiliate SWR has introduced a modernised version of its teletext as an HbbTV-based service.
WELT launches new HbbTV service
German news channel WELT is now making selected content from its catch-up service available to smart TV viewers via the red button on the remote control.
ntv launches new HbbTV app for news and videos
German news channel ntv has launched a new HbbTV app, enabling viewers to access current news and videos directly on their TV screen.
BBC to roll connected TV apps into iPlayer
The BBC is to combine the separate apps it currently runs for BBC News and BBC Sport into the iPlayer.
German smart TV market on the rise
Smart TV sets continue to be highly popular with German consumers.
Antenne Brandenburg launches visual radio via HbbTV
German public broadcaster Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (RBB) will provide its radio station Antenne Brandenburg with a visual radio service from May 6, 2019.
Smart TV sets on the rise in Germany
Smart TV sets are becoming standard equipment in German TV households.
ProSiebenSat.1 expands HbbTV services
German media group ProSiebenSat.1 has realigned the HbbTV portals of its free-to-air TV channels Sat.1, ProSieben, kabel eins, sixx, ProSieben Maxx, Sat.1 Gold and kabel eins Doku.
Sport1 launches new HbbTV service
German commercial sports broadcaster Sport1 has launched a new HbbTV service offering additional content accompanying its TV programmes.
Red Button under threat in £150m BBC savings plan
The BBC says it will explore a ‘phased exist’ from the broadcast Red Button service.