Samsung to Support Steam
Steam announced that Steam Link will be integrated into Samsung smart TVs, although users will need a Steam controller. Games can then be streamed from the service. No dates or model support were announced.
Inferno Shown on Water
IGPDecaux put on a special presentation in Florence to coincide with the premiere of the latest Dan Brown film, Inferno. Projectors were used to map onto a 3D water screen near the famous Ponte Vecchio. There is a video here.
Fujitsu To Cut DACH Staff
Following the news that it would cut its UK staff (Fujitsu to Cut Jobs in UK), Fujitsu has now said that it will reduce its staff in DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) by 490 staff by March 2019. Discussions are on-going about where the cuts will be made.
VOD Growing to 50%+ in Three Years
Click for higher resolutionGfK said that 16% of the viewing population* have multiple SVOD (subscription video-on-demand) services in their homes, up from 10% three years ago. Those who pay for combinations of Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and other subscription streaming services – are more likely to have kids under 18 in their homes (50%, versus … Read more
Subscribing to multiple VOD services rises over 50% in the U.S. in 3 years
For today’s voracious video viewers, accustomed to on-demand access to pretty much anything, one streaming video service simply may not be enough. New GfK research in the US has found that 16% of the viewing population* have multiple SVOD (subscription video-on-demand) services in their homes, up from 10% three years ago. The new report from … Read more
ARRIS and Charter collaborate on WorldBox 2.0 development
ARRIS International plc and Charter Communications today announced plans for ARRIS to be a key participant in the development of WorldBox 2.0, Charter’s next-generation video platform to be deployed on traditional television sets across Charter’s footprint. ARRIS and Charter also recently entered into a warrant agreement, providing Charter with the opportunity to acquire ordinary shares … Read more
Arris and Charter Working on WorldBox 2.0
Arris is working with Charter Communications to develop the “WorldBox 2.0”, the next generation of STB that Charter plans to use across its full geographic footprint. Details were scarce, but the aim is to improve security and add more processor and graphics power. The companies worked together to acquire ActiveVideo in 2015 (ARRIS, Charter Acquire … Read more
Sony VR Headset Lowers the Entry Price for Gamers
After several reports about the imminent release of the Sony Playstation VR, the VR headset (product code CUH-ZVR1 series) is finally here. It will work with the Playstation 4 as well as upcoming variations of this gaming system. Source: Reuters – Sony VR Headset The headset looks somewhat similar to the earlier Sony 3D Viewer … Read more
Panasonic Tests OLED-Based Transparent TV
In recent years, TV brands have struggled mightily to develop innovative features and advanced capabilities as a means to differentiate their products and capture market share. As might be imagined, many of these features and capabilities are based on the implementation of new technologies. Examples of this include 4K resolution, curved screens, dynamic backlights and … Read more
Survey: Google Pixel Takes a Bite Out of Samsung’s Declining Consumer Base
The fall of the Galaxy Note7 has Samsung’s smartphone customers seeking new brands. Now, 40% of current Samsung consumers say they won’t buy another phone from the brand — that’s a 6% increase since the first week of the phone’s U.S. recall on Sept. 15. Branding Brand, the world’s leading mobile e-commerce platform, conducted its … Read more
Epson Pro Cinema 6040UB with 4K Enhancement Named Best New Home Entertainment Projector at CEDIA 2016
Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide, today announced the Pro Cinema 6040UB was named the Best New Home Entertainment Projector by the prestigious rAVe 2016 Best of CEDIA Awards. The rAVe editorial team considered over 500 CEDIA EXPO exhibitors and selected the Epson® Pro Cinema 6040UB for its premium performance, design, features, and overall … Read more
ADB Releases Independent iTV Research Findings as ‘2016 In-Room Entertainment Preferences Study’
ADB today announced a new White Paper that reveals critical research about what hoteliers and guests deem important in a hotel’s in-room entertainment offerings, specifically relating to the guestroom TV experience. Titled the “2016 In-Room Entertainment Preference Study”, this report reveals eye-opening conclusions, including the fact that hoteliers consider several IRE services to be more … Read more
