Digital TV News: Sharp

In the US, time spent streaming surged to over 40% in June
Jul 16, 2024 – According to Nielsen’s June 2024 report of The Gauge, time spent streaming in the U.S. soared to 40.3% of total TV usage, the highest share of TV ever reported in The Gauge.
News categories: Nielsen, Broadcast, Cable TV, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

FRANSAT launches new 4K-UHD satellite decoders
Jul 4, 2024 – FRANSAT has launched new 4K-UHD satellite decoders. Bearing the 'FRANSAT UHD' label, the new generation supports the reception of all France's DTT channels up to 4K-UHD without subscription.
News categories: FRANSAT, Digital TV, France, Satellite, Set Top Box

Four new smart TV partners confirmed to offer Freely
Jun 24, 2024 – Everyone TV has announced that Toshiba, Sharp, Panasonic and Metz are all confirmed to offer its new Freely streaming service. Existing partners include Bush and Hisense.
News categories: Everyone TV, Deep Halder, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming, Terrestrial, UK, UX

Four local TV stations in Myrtle Beach-Florence launch NextGen TV
Jun 19, 2024 – TV stations serving the Myrtle Beach-Florence market have began broadcasting with NextGen TV. The launch includes WPDE-TV (ABC), WBTW (CBS), WHMC (ETV and SCETV PBS Kids 24/7) and WWMB (Dabl).
News categories: Bitpath, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Digital TV, USA

ZTE launches soundbar STB powered by Android TV
May 30, 2024 – ZTE (0763.HK/000063.SZ) unveiled a soundbar set-top box (STB) powered by Android TV at BroadcastAsia 2024. The STB also integrates Dolby Atmos immersive audio technology.
News categories: ZTE, Dolby, Android TV, Asia, BroadcastAsia, Digital TV, Set Top Box, UX

Global TV shipments declined 4% YoY in Q1 2024
May 20, 2024 – Global TV shipments declined 4% Y/Y in the first quarter of 2024, according to Counterpoint Research. Weakness was seen in all regions, with declines particularly noticeable in China and Japan.
News categories: Counterpoint Research, DSCC, Sujeong Lim, Calvin Lee, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide

Panasonic offers Fire TV, Google TV and Powered by TiVo
May 14, 2024 – Panasonic has announced its line-up of OLED and LED TVs for 2024, with high-end TVs coming with Fire TV built in. Google TV and Powered by TiVo are also offered on its W70A and W60A LED models.
News categories: Panasonic, Paul Darch, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide

Samsung TV Plus partners with MLB, PGA Tour, F1 and ONE Championship
Apr 30, 2024 – At NewFronts 2024, Samsung Ads unveiled a new lineup of content on Samsung TV Plus, as well as new tools to enable advertisers to leverage AI for enhanced targeting and performance-driven outcomes.
News categories: Samsung, Michael Scott, Salek Brodsky, Cathy Oh, Travis Scott Howe, Advertising, Digital TV, NewFronts, Smart TV, Streaming, TV OS, USA

Five leading TV stations launch NextGen TV in Portland, Maine
Apr 25, 2024 – Five TV stations serving the Portland Maine market have begun broadcasting with NextGen TV. The launch includes WMTW (ABC), WGME-TV (CBS), WPFO (FOX), WMEA-TV (Maine Public) and WCBB (PBS).
News categories: BitPath, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Digital TV, USA