Hardware (DVD, TV, PMP, Set-top Box, …) News

Global TV shipments fell 3% in 2023
Feb 26, 2024 – Counterpoint Research is initiating coverage on Global TV shipments with its Global TV Shipment Tracker, a quarterly report split by region, screen size, resolution, ASP and other features.
News categories: Counterpoint Research, Tom Kang, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide

A3SA releases new DVR content protection specification
Feb 26, 2024 – A new digital video recorder (DVR) specification is now available to licensees of the A3SA content protection technology that is being deployed in the U.S. with the launch of NEXTGEN TV.
News categories: A3SA, Ron Wheeler, ATSC 3, Content Protection, Digital TV, DVR, USA

Kaon and AMT to distribute TiVo STBs in North America
Feb 23, 2024 – Kaon and AMT have announced a deal to distribute TiVo set-top boxes in North America, leveraging Kaon's innovative technology and AMT's robust distribution channels.
News categories: AMT, Kaon, TiVo, Tom McLaughlin, Young Kang, Cable TV, Digital TV, IPTV, North America, Set Top Box

Foxtel reveals pricing and retail partners for Hubbl
Feb 21, 2024 – Foxtel has revealed pricing and retail partners for Hubbl, its entertainment OS and experience, to be available as a small device that plugs into a TV, or in TV form as Hubbl Glass.
News categories: Hubbl, Foxtel, Les Wigan, Dani Simpson, Australia, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart TV, TV OS

Global TV shipments in 2023 down 2.7% YoY at 195 million units
Feb 1, 2024 – TrendForce research indicates that global TV shipments in 2023 were approximately 195 million units - down 2.7% YoY. In the first quarter of 2024 shipments are expected to decrease by 18.9% QoQ.
News categories: TrendForce, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide

TV Sarpi/Ayety selects inext STBs for OK.TV service in Georgia
Feb 20, 2024 – inext has announced that it has been selected by TV Sarpi/Ayety to provide set-top boxes for the telecom operator's OK.TV service in Georgia.
News categories: inext, TV Sarpi, Maksym Schygol, Darya Voloshina, Digital TV, Georgia, IPTV, Set Top Box

Walmart agrees to acquire VIZIO
Feb 20, 2024 – Walmart and VIZIO have entered into an agreement for Walmart to acquire VIZIO for $11.50 per share in cash, equating to a fully diluted equity value of approximately $2.3 billion.
News categories: Walmart, VIZIO, Seth Dallaire, William Wang, Advertising, Digital TV, MandA, Smart TV, USA

Veira to introduce TVs with Tizen OS
Feb 19, 2024 – Veira is to introduce Tizen OS on its latest TV range. The company has been selected by Samsung as a partner for Tizen OS expansion in India.
News categories: Veira Group, Samsung, Ankit Maini, Heeyeong Ahn, Digital TV, India, Smart TV, TV OS

Samsung ranked No. 1 global TV brand for 18th consecutive year
Feb 19, 2024 – Omdia has reported that Samsung achieved a 30.1% share of the global TV market in 2023, reinforcing its status as the industry leader since 2006.
News categories: Samsung, Omdia, SW Yong, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide