Archive for the 'Mobile TV' Category
A (virtual) smart home controlled by your thoughts BCIs offer liberating possibilities like faster 'thought typing'. © Presenccia Light switches, TV remote controls and even house keys could become a thing of the past thanks to brain-computer interface (BCI) technology being developed in Europe that lets users perform everyday tasks with thoughts alone.
The technology, which was demonstrated at CeBIT in Hannover in March, provides an innovative way of controlling the interconnected electronic devices that will populate the smart homes of the future, granting increased autonomy to people with physical disabilities as well as pleasing TV channel-surfing ...
Posted on 13th May 2009
Under: Mobile TV, Technology |
LIN TV Corp., a local television and digital media company, today announced an agreement with News Over Wireless (NOW) for the distribution of its market-leading news and video to a growing number of mobile users.
“We are strategically accelerating the expansion of our mobile services, a business that was non-existent two years ago, and now attracts nearly five million impressions a month,” said LIN TV’s Senior Vice President New Media Robb Richter. “NOW’s customized mobile news platform will help further extend our newsrooms, increase brand loyalty and grow additional revenue streams.”
LIN TV is also leveraging NOW’s technology ...
Posted on 30th April 2009
Under: Apple, Mobile TV, Multimedia, Wireless |
Apple® announced that customers have downloaded one billion applications from its revolutionary App Store, the largest applications store in the world. The one billionth app, Bump created by Bump Technologies, was downloaded by Connor Mulcahey, age 13, of Weston, CT. As the grand prize winner of Apple’s one billion app countdown contest, Connor will receive a $10,000 iTunes® gift card, an iPod® touch, a Time Capsule® and a MacBook® Pro.
“The revolutionary App Store has been a phenomenal hit with iPhone and iPod touch users around the world, and we’d like to thank our customers and developers ...
Posted on 29th April 2009
Under: 3G, Apple, MMS, Mobile TV, Video |
"A coalition of TV broadcasters on Monday said they plan to use Seattle, Atlanta and Washington, D.C., as test markets for digital mobile TV services this year."
Posted on 22nd April 2009
Under: Mobile TV |
"For consumers, what sounds like a bit of inconsequential Internet plumbing actually means that a long overhyped notion is a step closer to reality: viewing a video clip or Internet application on a TV or mobile phone."
Posted on 20th April 2009
Under: Internet, Mobile TV, Technology, Video |
National Association of Broadcasters Show -- MobiTV, partnering with Sinclair and PBS revealed a vision for the future of mobile television, mixTV, at the National Association of Broadcasters Show (NAB).
mixTV is a potential business model for Mobile DTV, combining free Mobile DTV content with a subscription based 7-day window of on-demand programming. The mixTV demonstration opens multiple new monetization opportunities for broadcasters, mobile network operators and content providers while providing the most compelling user experience for consumers. MixTV also supports interactivity, audience measurement and dynamic ad insertion via mobile broadcast, or on-demand content over existing wireless ...
Posted on 20th April 2009
Under: Mobile TV, Technology, Video |
Over 66 million consumers across demographic categories are using the Internet while camped out on their sofas watching TV, according to market research firm In-Stat. Based on In-Stat’s recent survey, 33% of all male respondents, across age groups, reported that they are sometimes using a personal computer simultaneously while watching TV. Among some male age groups the behavior was as high as 50%. In contrast, about 25% of female respondents reported using a PC while watching TV.
“Consumer multitasking represents an important emerging opportunity for the TV industry,” says Gerry Kaufhold, In-Stat analyst. “Local TV stations, TV ...
Posted on 20th April 2009
Under: Mobile TV, Technology |
Growth in user spend on mobile entertainment services will slow dramatically over the next two years unless key markets emerge from recession, according to a new report from Juniper Research. In addition, the report argued that slower deployment of content services meant that revenues were likely to be lower than previously forecast even after markets emerged from the downturn.
The Mobile Entertainment report found that, under a worst case scenario of a prolonged global recession, mobile entertainment revenues would increase by nearly $13 billion over the next five years, against a pre-downturn forecast of more than $26 ...
Posted on 7th April 2009
Under: China, Mobile TV, Music |
A consumer behaviour study by Ericsson and CNN has revealed that the international business elite are increasingly accessing the internet while on the move. The growing need for flexible viewing options to fit with changing lifestyle habits means that top executives are increasingly viewing TV content on lap-tops, desktop computers and mobile devices. The survey, carried out amongst CNN's online audience*, also showed that more business leaders than ever are sharing user-generated video content.
# 56% of respondents with mobile internet, access online content whilst on the move for example, via a mobile device or wireless LAN. ...
Posted on 10th March 2009
Under: Ericsson, Mobile TV, Video |
A new report from Juniper Research warns that, while its best case forecasts estimate that the mobile entertainment market will reach nearly $36bn in 2010, revenue growth will be markedly lower if the global recession fails to bottom-out over the next twelve months.
Using a scenario-based approach to assess the impact of the recession on the mobile entertainment industry, the report found that average annual growth over the next two years declines from nearly 19% under the best case scenario to less than 7% in the worst case, with mobile TV, user-generated content and music amongst ...
Posted on 3rd March 2009
Under: Mobile TV, Multimedia, Music |
Recent spikes in both online and mobile video consumption -- driven primarily by hardware and software innovations which make "anywhere, anytime" video viewing possible and practical -- have created an opportunity for service providers to offer an integrated three-screen video service. Though hesitant to speak publicly, most U.S. operators are no doubt eyeing this opportunity -- especially those with expansive facilities who can act from a position of power.
"This is the trifecta of video services," notes Michael Greeson, president and principal analyst at TDG. "Though very few have the assets and acumen to pull it off, ...
Posted on 8th February 2009
Under: Mobile TV, Video |
Loyalty pays. So Sprint is rewarding its most loyal and high-value consumer customers with perks, privileges and discounts that drive higher satisfaction, through the launch of Sprint Premier.
After being automatically enrolled in Sprint Premier, customers receive benefits such as:
* Early Upgrades: After only one year customers can receive our new customer price on a new handset. That's almost a year sooner than other customers. For accounts sharing minutes, the early upgrade applies to the primary line. A new two-year agreement is required.
* “Just Because” Perks: Spontaneous special offers for trips, tickets to shows and sporting events ...
Posted on 3rd February 2009
Under: GPS, Mobile TV, Sprint |
In stark contrast to much of the entertainment and leisure sector, gambling via mobile phones will perform strongly in 2009, led by the UK market, according to research just released.
The Juniper Research report found that total wagers on mobile phones are expected to more than double in 2009 to more than $3.6bn, where as user spending on mobile TV and mobile games will be adversely impacted by the global economic downturn.
According to report author Dr. Windsor Holden, "Gambling is essentially a recession-proof industry, as while there may be marginal reductions in the level of stakes amongst ...
Posted on 3rd December 2008
Under: Mobile TV, Multimedia |
GSA, the Global mobile Suppliers Association, confirms a large rise in the number of HSPA devices introduced onto the market. GSA’s latest HSPA Devices Survey identifies 805 HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) products have now been launched. The number of HSPA devices has virtually doubled in less than 11 months. The number of suppliers increased from 80 to 129 in the same period, i.e. over 61% growth.HSPA devices address all market segments. The GSA survey provides the following breakdown:
* 384 mobile phones and UMPCs
* 120 PC data cards (PCMCIA cards, ExpressCards, chipsets, embedded modules)
* ...
Posted on 9th September 2008
Under: Mobile TV, Wireless |
MobiTV, Inc., the leader in the delivery of rich media mobile content and services, today announced that its managed network for mobile television and radio has surpassed four million subscribers. Since launching its first mobile television service in November 2003, MobiTV has successfully sparked a new market for wireless entertainment services, deploying its Emmy® Award-winning television offerings on more than 15 carrier networks, including Sprint, AT&T Wireless, Alltel, Telus, Rogers and Bell Canada among others."The company continues to accelerate its growth trajectory, adding another million subscribers in the past 10 months," said Charlie Nooney, chairman and CEO, ...
Posted on 4th August 2008
Under: Mobile TV |
Swisscom has launched its mobile television service, Bluewin TV mobile, in Switzerland to become one of the first European providers to offer high-quality television experience to its mobile customers. Working together, Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks enabled this service with their leading-edge mobile TV technology, services and expertise.Bluewin TV mobile was launched on May 13 with quality comparable to that of the customers -- home TV. The service is made available through a network based on the Digital Video Broadcast for Handheld (DVB-H) standard and can be watched on DVB-H-enabled mobile devices. Swisscom provides its customers ...
Posted on 19th May 2008
Under: EDGE, Mobile TV, Nokia, Siemens, Umts |
LG Electronics (LG) and Samsung Electronics (Samsung), which together lead the global digital TV market, announced today that they will propose their jointly developed technology as the North American technology standard for mobile DTV.Samsung and LG held a signing ceremony at Seoul Plaza Hotel in Seoul, Korea, on May 14, 2008. Executives from the two companies attended the event, including Woo Paik, LG's President and CTO, and JongWoo Park, President of Samsung Digital Media Business.
At the ceremony, the two companies agreed to cooperate in order to assure rapid ...
Posted on 14th May 2008
Under: LG, Mobile TV, Samsung |
Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today announced the exclusive availability of the Samsung Access, Samsung's first device to support AT&T Mobile TV, a mobile television service featuring high-quality programming.The sophisticated and sleek Access is a bar-style phone with a slick black finish and large, crisp and clear 2.3" landscape display comparable to DVD quality, ideal for viewing multimedia content, and exceptional television reception without the need for external antenna. AT&T Mobile TV is easily accessible to users with a one-touch button which brings them directly to full-length television content and sporting events from top networks, ...
Posted on 28th March 2008
Under: AT&T, Mobile TV, Samsung |
TELUS announced that it will be the first Canadian carrier to bring the next generation of the cell phone interface to life with the LG VENUS touchscreen phone. The LG Venus is the first in a series of LG Electronics touch screen phones TELUS will bring to Canadians this year. Touch screen user interfaces are typically reserved for high-end entertainment and productivity tools such as Smartphones and personal digital assistants (PDAs) and this marks the first time that Canadians will be able to own a touch screen phone."Today's cell phones are incredibly ...
Posted on 28th March 2008
Under: LG, Mobile TV, Music, Smartphone, Telus |
"As of February 29, the number of subscribers to mobile TV service in Korea is 11 million including 9.69 million to terrestrial DMB and 1.31 million to satellite DMB. If the growth continues at this rate, terrestrial DMB users will pass the 10 million mark in March."
Posted on 24th March 2008
Under: Mobile TV |
