European AVOD service rlaxx TV is now also available on Amazon’s Fire TV devices and smart TV operating system Android TV in the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
Spotfilm Networx launches four channels on rlaxx TV
German media company Spotfilm Networx contributes four channels to the new AVOD platform rlaxx TV.
Sharp launches 8K TV as precursor to new NHK channel
Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp is to introduce a new ultra-high-definition 8K TV to the Japanese market this November.
Hisense and Sharp smart TVs integrate Xumo
CES 2017. Hisense has announced the integration of Xumo into new 2016 and 2017 smart TVs from Hisense and Sharp.
Foxconn to buy Sharp for EUR5 billion
Foxconn’s CEO Terry Gou said the company will acquire Sharp by the end of February for ¥659 billion, according to a source.
Hisense is acquiring Sharp America
The Chinese Hisense Group and Sharp of Japan have announced that Hisense will be purchasing all equity and assets of Sharp’s TV factory in Mexico for $23.7 million with rights to use the Sharp brand name and all its channel resources in both North and South American regions.
Foxxum signs deal for Sharp smart TVs
UMC Slovakia and Foxxum have signed a five years exclusive contract to bring smart TV functions to Sharp TVs.
Better Homes and Gardens streams to smart TVs
WATCH VIDEO. Meredith Corporation will partner with Net2TV Corporation to launch a new streaming on-demand television show for connected television based on the popular Better Homes and Gardens brand.
Sharp reported to leave European TV market
Japanese CE manufacturer Sharp will stop making and selling LCD televisions in Europe according to various reports.
Google announces Android TV partners
Google is partnering with TP Vision (Philips), Sharp, Sony, Razer and Asus to to build Android TV into TV sets, set-top boxes and game consoles.