Smart TV (Connected TV, Integrated Digital Television, IDTV) News

Connected TVs Forecast to Exceed 123M Units in 2014
Apr 25, 2011 – Nearly 20% of all TVs shipped in 2010 featured connected TV capabilities. According to the DisplaySearch Quarterly TV Design and Features Report, the connected TV category is forecast to grow to over 123 million shipments in 2014 (at a 30% CAGR).
News categories: DisplaySearch, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Streaming

173 Million Wi-Fi Direct-Enabled Devices to Ship in 2011
Apr 20, 2011 – Wi-Fi Direct is expected to have a break out year in 2011. The number of Wi-Fi Direct-enabled devices shipped will reach 173 million, led by desktop PCs, digital TVs, mobile phones, and notebook PCs, says In-Stat.
News categories: In-Stat, Market Research, Mobile, Peripherals / Accessories, Semiconductor, Smart Home, Smart TV

Global 3D TV Shipments to Witness Sharp Growth
Apr 18, 2011 – According to a new research report from RNCOS the 3D TV segment of the consumer electronics industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 84% during 2011-2013.
News categories: RNCOS, Market Research, Metaverse, Set Top Box, Smart TV

Philips and TPV to create strong global Television company
Apr 18, 2011 – Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) has announced that it has entered into a term sheet to transfer its Television business into a joint venture with TPV Technology (0903.HK) as part of a long-term strategic partnership.
News categories: Philips Electronics, TPV Technology, MandA, Smart TV

TVs and Blu-ray Players Drive Total Connected Consumer Electronics Shipments to Over Three Billion by 2016
Apr 15, 2011 – A wide range of home media equipment is now network- or internet-enabled, with the number of connected devices shipped into consumer markets expected to increase steadily at a compound annual growth rate of 21% through 2016, according to ABI Research.
News categories: ABI Research, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Gaming, Market Research, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming

YouView releases final tech spec and confirms device partners
Apr 14, 2011 – YouView has published its final core technical specification and announced further device partners. The specification covers technologies to enable the delivery of broadcast and IP enabled content to a TV set via a broadband connected device.
News categories: YouView, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming, UK

UPC Nederland launches CI+ module
Apr 12, 2011 – Dutch cable TV operator UPC Nederland has announced the availability of a its CI+ module from April 26th. The module, when plugged into a suitable television set, allows access to the the full range of UPC digital channels.
News categories: UPC, Cable TV, CAM, Netherlands, Smart TV

China Video Industry Association Releases Smart TV Standards
Apr 11, 2011 – The China Video Industry Association (CVIA) has released China's first set of online TV multimedia communications standards. The standards define an 'internet-connected TV' as a TV set that provides users with customized Internet applications and services.
News categories: China Video Industry Association, China, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming

BBC iPlayer Launches On Freeview HD Via MHEG-IC Connected TV Technology
Apr 7, 2011 – IMPALA has welcomed the launch of the BBC iPlayer on UK DTT service Freeview HD. The catch-up TV service debut has been made possible by the deployment of the connected TV variant of MHEG - the MHEG Interaction Channel (MHEG-IC).
News categories: IMPALA, Freeview, BBC iPlayer, MHEG-5, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, Terrestrial, UK