Scots viewers get STV on Samsung Smart TV
STV viewers can now watch the Scottish channel’s catch up TV service via their Samsung Smart TVs thanks to a newly-launched app.
UK viewers not hooking Smart TV up to internet
UK Smart TV owners lack a ‘conscious desire’ to connect their TVs to the internet, despite a general willingness to access the net via other devices, says a YouGov survey.
Twitter launches TV ad targeting and realtime video
Twitter has launched a new system that will insert targeted ads into viewer’s social network feeds based on programmes currently on live TV and new options for companies to link video clips into sponsored content.
Sony PlayStation Store tests faster video streaming
Sony is testing a faster method of streaming online video for users of its PlayStation store.
Microsoft launches Xbox One
The wait is over – the Xbox One is here and it packs plenty of Smart TV punch.
Watch an Apple iTV concept video
An Apple fan has created his own concept video showing how an Apple iTV might work in tandem with an iOS device like an iPad.
FilmOn to screen archive Premiership games
Internet TV service FilmOn has acquired the rights to classic matches from the Premier League archives.
BBC Trust to recommend merging Red Button and Online services
The BBC Trust may merge the Red Button services with the rest of the BBCs online offering, depending on the outcome of a new consultation.
Google working on media player
Google is developing another new media player device as a possible replacement for the ill-fated Nexus Q, which may have something to do with the Hitchikers Guide To The Galaxy.
TalkTalk pursuing rivals with YouView
TalkTalk has posted its results for the last financial and its YouView TV service has grown to almost 230,000 subscribers.
Windows Phone gets YouTube app, to Google’s annoyance
Windows Phone users now have a proper YouTube app for their mobile platform of choice. Unfortunately, Google has demanded that Microsoft take it down due to terms of service violations.
Google TV gets software boost
Google has announced software upgrades for Google TV and a new release schedule that should keep it up to date alongside other Google products.
Freeview 4G test finds no problems
The tests into the effects of 4G signals on Freeview reception have failed to find any problems.
Sony Bravia X9 4K TVs dated and priced for UK
Sony has released the launch date and pricing for the new Sony Bravia X9 4K range of TVs.
No new Google TV at I/O conference says analyst
Hardware changes mean that Google will not be announcing a Google TV upgrade at tomorrow’s Google I/O event, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
