North America Digital TV News

U.S. Mobile Digital TV Expands to 120 Stations
Jan 6, 2012 – The Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC) has announced that a wide array of device manufacturers, service operators and technology companies will feature at the Mobile DTV TechZone during next week's consumer electronics show in Las Vegas.
News categories: Open Mobile Video Coalition, CES2025, Mobile, USA

LG to Introduce Google TV at CES 2012
Jan 5, 2012 – LG Electronics (KSE: 066570) will introduce its highly anticipated Google TV at CES. LG Smart TV with Google TV combines the familiarity of Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android OS with the convenience and comfort of LG's 3D and Smart TV technologies.
News categories: LG Electronics, Google TV, Apps, CES2025, Digital TV, Smart TV, USA

HDTV sets now in over two-thirds of U.S. households
Jan 4, 2012 – Leichtman Research Group (LRG) has found that 69% of households in the United States have at least one high definition television (HDTV) set -- up from 17% in 2006. Over the past five years, 52% of US households adopted HDTV.
News categories: Leichtman Research Group, Digital TV, Market Research, Metaverse, Set Top Box, Smart TV, USA

Siano Debuts RallyTV, Bringing Live In-Vehicle Digital TV Directly to Apple, Android and BlackBerry Smartphones, Tablets, and Laptops
Jan 4, 2012 – Siano has announced the launch of RallyTV, a new platform for the delivery of high-quality, live in-vehicle digital TV for consumers on-the-go. RallyTV enables travelers to enjoy live TV broadcasts directly on their smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
News categories: Siano, Automotive, CES2025, Mobile, Semiconductor, Smartphone, Tablet, USA

MetroPCS Partners with Mobile Content Venture to Bring Live DTV to Mobile Phones via Dyle™ Mobile TV Service
Jan 4, 2012 – MetroPCS (NYSE: PCS) and the Mobile Content Venture (MCV) have announced that they are partnering to enable MetroPCS customers to watch live, local broadcast television on their mobile phones, using ATSC-Mobile technology.
News categories: Mobile Content Venture, MetroPCS, Samsung, CES2025, Digital TV, Mobile, USA

FilmOn.com Brings Network Television to PCs, Smart Phones and Tablets
Jan 2, 2012 – FilmOn Labs has announced that starting in February 2012, the Company will be shipping the FilmOn AIR for free, to all its Yearly US based Subscribers, so they can watch local Network Television on their Computers and Mobile Devices.
News categories: FilmOn, Smartphone, Tablet, Terrestrial, USA

Consumer Electronics Account for 13% of U.S. Residential Energy Consumption
Dec 21, 2011 – The Consumer Electronics Association has released a study showing that despite their popularity in American homes, consumer electronic devices account for a relatively small share - roughly 13% - of the average U.S. home's electricity consumption.
News categories: Consumer Electronics Association, Blu-ray, DVD, Gaming, Market Research, Optical Disc Recorder, Set Top Box, Smart TV, USA

Time Warner Cable's TWC TV™ App Now Available on Android Smartphones
Dec 15, 2011 – Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) has announced the launch of the TWC TV™ app for Android smartphones. The app allows customers to search program listings, browse network schedules, set favorite channels and program their DVR from their smartphone.
News categories: Time Warner Cable, Apps, Cable TV, Smartphone, USA

EXPWAY and Siano team up to support ATSC-M/H and ISDB-Tmm mobile devices
Dec 15, 2011 – EXPWAY and Siano have announced their partnership to deliver top-quality mobile devices. Pairing Siano's mobile ATSC silicon with EXPWAY's middleware enables manufacturers to build their devices faster and to focus on brand-related issues.
News categories: EXPWAY, Siano, CES2025, Digital TV, Japan, Middleware, Mobile, Semiconductor, Smartphone, Tablet, USA