Industry Updates

Internet STBs In 21% Of US Broadband Homes 21 August 2015

According to a new analysis from TDG, The In-Home CE and Home Networking Ecosystem, 2015, Internet set-top boxes (iSTBs) such as Apple TV and Roku are now present in 21 per cent of US broadband households, up from 13 per … Continue reading

TV’s Most Aggravating Problem Demands a Total Solution 21 August 2015

  Don’t beat yourself up if you’ve never even heard of the deceased. It stems from the fact that Nintendonever really got any market traction when this feature was introduced to its Wii gaming console nearly three years ago. Which … Continue reading

BBC Aims To Make I-Player Very ‘Netflix-like’ 21 August 2015

  The feature update aims to build on BBC’s strategy to make the catch-up service more personal. Among the changes is the expansion of the My Programmes feature. It already works via the iPlayer website, but will now expand to … Continue reading

Focusing On User Experience Is ‘Smart’ For Broadcasters 21 August 2015

  So-called “smart” technology is supposed to make our lives easier by connecting our electronic devices to the Internet and providing an intelligent, easy-to-navigate user interface that allows access to curated, relevant content instantly. In some smart product areas — … Continue reading

Chinese Video Streamers Claim People Willing To Pay For Content 21 August 2015

  China’s Internet users have long been able to watch television shows and movies for free, so online video on demand subscription services have had trouble gaining traction. Earlier this summer, however, there was a sign that the situation might … Continue reading