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Google Pulls Plug on YouTube Flash Player

by Alan Spencer

In 2012, YouTube introduced a HTML5-based video player to replace its Flash-based video player. This transition has been ongoing for several years, and has caused Sony, among others, to remove the YouTube Flash video …

Tags:HTML5| Large Display Monitor| Smart TV| Vol 24 - Issue 25| YouTube

NPO and YouTube Call Time on Older Smart TVs

by Alan Spencer

Dutch public broadcaster NPO has decided to drop support of its NPO app on smart TVs made before 2014. According to the broadcaster, older smart TVs are not able to support the new functionalities …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Netherlands| Smart TV| Vol 24 - Issue 26

Smart TVs Will Provide Almost Half of US Connected TV Growth

by Yvette Raikes

There will be 321 million devices attached to the internet in the USA which could deliver apps for the TV by 2020, according to NPD, up 31% from 2016. In addition, 81% of these …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Market Data| Mobile Display Monitor| Smart TV| Vol 24 - Issue 24

ALTBalaji Available on Opera TV

by Alan Spencer

ALTBalaji, the Indian digital platform has announced that its content is now availability on Opera TV. This means that all smart TVs, Blu-ray disc players and set-top boxes powered by Opera TV, will provide …

Tags:India| Large Display Monitor| Smart TV| Vol 24 - Issue 24

Facebook Video Extends to Android TV

by Yvette Raikes

Facebook is extending the reach of its video app. Facebook Video will now be available on Sony, Philips and Bang & Olufsen TVs. The Android TV app also has a new games section, which …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| OTT Video| Smart TV| Vol 24 - Issue 22

Intel Sets Compute Card Date and Boosts CPUs at Computex

by Bob Raikes

At Computex, Intel announced the X Series of CPUs that includes a new Core i9 processor, designed for advanced gaming, VR and content creation and extending up to an ‘Extreme Edition’. The chips offer …

Eros Now Can Be Accessed on New Sony Devices

by Yvette Raikes

South Asian entertainment network Eros Now currently has 55 million registered user globally. It is planning to increase its reach by becoming available on Sony’s 2016-17 range of smart TVs and Blu-ray players (197 …

Tags:Blu-ray Players| Large Display Monitor| Smart TV| sony| Vol 24 - Issue 19

Sofia Digital Makes Reference Streaming App for HbbTV

by Bob Raikes

The HbbTV Association has chosen Sofia Digital to implement a reference application and provide sample content for online streaming of DRM protected video to HbbTV enabled televisions and set-top boxes. Sofia Digital is a …

Roku Sees Increased US TV Viewing

by Yvette Raikes

Streaming technology company, Roku, released data compiled for them by consultants Macro ahead of National Streaming Day (20th May). When deciding what to watch, US viewers trusted the opinions of their friends or those …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Roku| Smart TV| Vol 24 - Issue 19

You.i Engine Approved by Samsung for Tizen TV app

by Alan Spencer

Samsung has recognised the You.i Engine video app platform as an approved app development solution for the Tizen TV operating system. Apps for Samsung Tizen TV are generally developed using web technologies like JavaScript …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Smart TV| Tizen| Vol 24 - Issue 19

56% of US Adults own a Streaming Enabled TV

by Alan Spencer

IAB Research has released “The Changing TV Experience: 2017” report and this reveals that 56% of US adults own a streaming-enabled TV, which is (coincidentally) a rise of 56% from 2015. The report also …

LG webOS 3.5 smart TV Platform Certified by Common Criteria

by Alan Spencer

The LG webOS 3.5 smart TV platform has been certified by Common Criteria for its enhanced application security solution version 1.0 software. Security manager, the webOS 3.5 security software module, was tested in accordance …