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Roku Licenses TiVo Patents For Future Enhancements

April 12th, 2017 · No Comments · 2160p, 4K Flat Panel, 4K LED LCD, Connected TVs, electronic program guides, Live OTT services, News, Satellite TV, search and recommendation, Second Screen, Streaming Services, UHDTV

Roku just upgraded the firmware in its media player and Roku TV operating system to monitor what users watch on live TV to help make meaningful recommendations for over-the-top (OTT) streaming programs, but a new patent licensing agreement with TiVO revealed Wednesday indicates even more robust capabilities could be the way. TiVo (formerly known […]

Vizio Updates SmartCast Display Platform For Easier Use

January 10th, 2017 · No Comments · 2160p, 4K Flat Panel, 4K LED LCD, Connected TVs, electronic program guides, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News, search and recommendation, Second Screen, Streaming Services, UHDTV

Vizio said Tuesday that it has updated its SmartCast app-based smart video display platform with an expanding library of apps that are easier to see and use. The platform, which uses two devices to operate in many models — the TV and a tablet or smartphone — includes a library of popular apps including: […]

DISH Adds NBA Team Pass As DirecTV Goes OTT

October 25th, 2016 · No Comments · Connected TVs, News, Satellite TV, Satellite UHD 4K TV, Second Screen, Sling Box

It’s been a big week in the satellite TV world, with word that DISH is going after sports enthusiasts with a new team-specific subscription offer for NBA fans, following word that DirecTV is about to launch an over-the-top live-channel streaming service to rival DISH’s Sling TV. DISH revealed Tuesday that it is the first […]

Roku Refreshes Line With 5 Players, Brings HDR

September 26th, 2016 · No Comments · 2160p, 4K Flat Panel, 4K LED LCD, Amazon, Connected TVs, Digital Media Receivers, electronic program guides, HDMI, HDR, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News, search and recommendation, Sling Box, Streaming Services, UHD (4K) Media Players, UHDTV

Roku introduced Monday a revamped lineup of Roku set-top streaming adapters, including the company’s first two models offering support for high dynamic range (HDR) along with 4K Ultra HD streaming. In total, the company is adding five new models, which will be replacing many of the currently available set-top box offerings. Also with the […]

LG Leaks New WebOS 3.0 Details Before CES

December 21st, 2015 · No Comments · 3D UHDTV, 4K Flat Panel, 4K LED LCD, Connected TVs, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News, Streaming Services, Surround Sound, UHDTV

LG revealed Monday that it will be introducing at CES 2016 next month new smart TVs carrying its updated webOS 3.0 operating system. LG is keeping the details of the TVs a secret a little while longer for the show, but it decided to outline a few of the new and improved webOS 3.0 features […]