Video Consumption across Multiple Platforms is a Global Phenomenon
August 14, 2010 by Robert Briel
US-based research company Nielsen recently completed a survey of more than 27,000 online consumers in 55 countries, asking simple questions about how they watch video.
The regular TV set is still the main way people are watching television, but other ways of watching video are now increasingly becoming popular. The research provides some insight into these developments. Globally, 90% of online consumers use their in-home television at least once per month. Read the Story »
Consumers embrace connected TV
July 15, 2010 by Robert Briel
Although the jury is still out on which will be the standard for connected TVs, consumers are embracing connected TV sets and buying them in large numbers. Each of the major consumer electronics firms, Sony, Samsung, LG, Philips and Panasonic, are selling their proprietary version of connected TVs, while at the same time teaming up with broadcasters and other interested parties to push the HbbTV standard – at least in Continental Europe. Read the Story »
Will game consoles connect TV to the web?
November 25, 2009 by Robert Briel
There are many ways to connect the regular TV set to streaming and on-demand video content from the web. One of the more obvious methods is to use a gaming console. Worldwide, there are millions of them around, most with internet access and already plugged in to the TV set. But can these devices make the transition from the teenager’s room to the living room? Read the Story »
Connected TV and 3D headline Berlin show
September 16, 2009 by Robert Briel
The consumer electronics show IFA in Berlin is the last remaining event of its kind in Europe. This year the focus was on the introduction of HD television in the German market, as well as new technologies including 3D HD displays and connected TV sets. Just months after the formation of the HbbTV alliance, the first full working applications of hybrid connected TV sets could be seen in Berlin. Read the Story »
ANT makes its TV connection
July 7, 2009 by Julian Clover
As the movement towards Connected TV gathers pace, one thing is obvious: pay-TV operators will ensure that their offer automatically outstrips anything that the TV manufacturers put forward themselves. Read the Story »
Accedo ready to tap Connected TV
June 24, 2009 by Julian Clover
Michael Lantz is looking forward to five years of change as Connected TV makes its presence felt. The CEO of Accedo Broadband, the Stockholm-based provider of interactive applications and on-demand content believes Yahoo Widgets have become the defacto standard for Widget TV, which with the promise of millions of TVs carrying the technology over the next 12 months will underpin the business. Read the Story »
Macrovision turns on Neon light
June 24, 2009 by Julian Clover
Macrovision has set out its stall for the Connected TV environment. In a Central London briefing, its VP, vertical marketing, Dave Jordan outlined a range of technologies, many of which have been acquired by the company over the past few years. Macrovision is also preparing to rebrand under the name of Rovi from July 16. Read the Story »
Yahoo puts widgets on European stage
June 10, 2009 by Julian Clover
Since they made their debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas earlier this year, everyone seems to be talking about Yahoo’s Widgets, the on screen indicators that can add information about news, business sport and the weather. Read the Story »
Connected TV Update
May 26, 2009 by Robert Briel
The Connected TV – is it hype or a genuine trend? And is online video a threat or an opportunity for platforms? Read the Story »
NDS Showcases path to TV market
May 13, 2009 by Julian Clover
Multiroom DVR, premium content delivered direct to the TV set over the internet without the need for a set-top box and addressable advertising were among the technologies demonstrated by NDS at its Innovation Showcase. Read the Story »
