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

Espial TV Browser Powers Hitachi Connected TV Experience
Mar 22, 2011 – Espial (TSX:ESP) has announced that Hitachi (Tokyo:6501; NYSE:HIT) is shipping their latest Connected TV models into the Japanese market powered by the Espial TV Browser.
News categories: Espial, Hitachi, Digital TV, Japan, Middleware, Smart TV

HbbTV solution ready to electrify market
Mar 22, 2011 – At the IP&TV World Forum, Opera Software and TARA Systems have announced the availability of a fully-integrated HbbTV solution for connected TVs and set-top boxes (STBs).
News categories: Opera Software, TARA Systems, HbbTV, HbbTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, Video Exchange

SoftAtHome and Vestel Launch First Connected TV for IPTV Operators Worldwide
Mar 22, 2011 – Vestel and SoftAtHome have announced that they have developed the first Connected TV for operators. IPTV operators worldwide can now offer premium IPTV services over a Connected TV. The solution leverages the power of the Renesas EMMA3SL/P chipset.
News categories: SoftAtHome, Vestel, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Smart Home, Smart TV, Video Exchange

The Linux Foundation Announces MeeGo TV Working Group
Mar 22, 2011 – The Linux Foundation has announced the formation of the MeeGo™ Smart TV Working Group. The Working Group is designed to help drive the evolution of MeeGo within the TV ecosystem and provide an open framework for industry creativity and innovation.
News categories: MeeGo, Linux Foundation, Digital TV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Tablet, Video Exchange

Verimatrix Partners With Vestel to Create Versatile Connected TV
Mar 22, 2011 – Verimatrix has announced a partnership with Vestel to create a versatile IP-enabled range of connected TVs. Vestel's range of MB36 IP enabled TV's are available for deployment with embedded Verimatrix ViewRight® client security.
News categories: Verimatrix, Vestel, Content Protection, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming, Video Exchange

More Than A Third of U.S. Homes Will Buy 3DTV in Next Three Years
Mar 21, 2011 – Ownership of 3DTVs will accelerate rapidly over the next three years, according to the latest research from Strategy Analytics. The report predicts that 34 percent of US homes will own a 3D-ready TV by 2014.
News categories: Strategy Analytics, Blu-ray, Camcorder, Digital TV, Europe, Gaming, Market Research, Metaverse, Portable, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Tablet, USA, Video Exchange

Flat TV Markets in Germany: Will 3D Television Sets be a Success?
Mar 18, 2011 – The answer is 'yes'. GfK Retail and Technology recorded a total of 200,000 3D Television Sets sold in 2010. This number is expected to exceed one million TV sets by the end of 2011.
News categories: GfK, Germany, Market Research, Metaverse, Smart TV

Lenovo announces launch of own-brand connected TVs
Mar 17, 2011 – Lenovo has announced that it will launch its own brand of connected televisions by the end of this year. Lenovo also announced a joint venture with Shanghai Media Group (SMG) on mobile internet and digital home products.
News categories: Lenovo, SMG, China, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming

Samsung Leading in Flat-Panel TVs and Nintendo for Gaming in Race for Connected Home Dominance
Mar 16, 2011 – The latest release of ABI Research's 'Connected Home Devices Market Data' shows that for the category of flat-panel TVs (including LCD, LED and plasma) Samsung held the largest market share of almost 20% in the first three quarters of 2010.
News categories: ABI Research, Gaming, Market Research, Smart TV, Streaming