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IBC 2017 Roundup

by Bob Raikes

ABox42 of Germany was highlighting its range of IoT solutions that exploit its STBs and are organised around very specific use cases e.g. home owner, parent. The company told us that both Deutsche Telekom …

Apple TV App Finally Leaving the US

by Andrew Fenn

Following the announcement of the new UHD-capable Apple TV and the launch of tvOS 11, the company has also unveiled plans to release its previously US-exclusive TV app in other territories, starting later this …

Apple Updates TV Box with UHD & HDR

by Milos Pavlovic

As well as its new phones and smartwatch, Apple announced a new version of its TV streaming box, the Apple TV 4K. Features include support for UltraHD (although Apple calls it 4K) and HDR. …

Tags:Apple| Large Display Monitor| OTT Video| STBs| Vol 24 - Issue 34

Zodiac and ActiveVideo to Provide Joint STB Solution for Cable Bahamas

by Alan Spencer

Zodiac Interactive and ActiveVideo have partnered on a joint solution that they claim will enable pay-TV operators of all sizes to provide next-generation user experiences and new premium services on any installed STB. The …

Tags:Cloud TV| Large Display Monitor| STBs| Vol 24 - Issue 37

IBC Catch Up

by Bob Raikes

The organisers of IBC reported that 57,669 visitors attended the event across the six days of the show and conference, a new record in the 50th event. The event will take place next year …

Next-Gen Amazon Fire TV Specs Revealed

by Andrew Fenn

AFTV News has revealed specifications for three new Amazon Fire TV products, due for release this year. Two editions of the Fire TV capable of outputting Ultra HD resolution and HDR at 60 FPS …

AirTies Updates IPTV STB

by Bob Raikes

AirTies of Turkey has developed a new UltraHD TV STB for IPTV that supports the Android TV operating system, and intended for sale by operators, rather than being a retail product. Technical specs of …

Tags:Android| IPTV| Large Display Monitor| STBs| Vol 24 - Issue 33

Wiztivi Framework Used in Vodafone 4K STB

by Andrew Fenn

Vodafone has chosen Wiztivi’s Framework user interface solution for its new 4K hybrid set-top-box, currently rolling out in Spain and Italy. The new set-top-box can stream live television, as well as providing users with …

Netrange Partners Express Luck

by Yvette Raikes

Netrange has become the exclusive provider of smart TV solutions to Express Luck Europe Electric, part of Shenzhen-based, Express Luck. Express Luck has created a factory in Hungary to be nearer to its European …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Smart TV| STBs| Vol 24 - Issue 33

Freesat Plans Upgraded STB

by Yvette Raikes

Freesat wants to make STBs which will include UltraHD support and multiscreen streaming and is looking for manufacturing partners. The boxes will support HbbTV 2.0.1 applications and are based on an open technical specification …

Telekom Adds UltraHD to its STB

by Bob Raikes

Deutsche Telekom (DT) is releasing a new STB, the MR401, will support UltraHD and will support direct access to Netflix. The Netflix access will be added to the DT Entertain TV offering. Ultra HD …

Apple Clashes with Studios Over UHD Pricing

by Andrew Fenn

Apple is having trouble coming to an agreement with Hollywood studios over Ultra HD content pricing, according to The Wall Street Journal. The forthcoming update to the Apple TV, to be announced at the …

Tags:Apple| Large Display Monitor| STBs| Vol 24 - Issue 32