1. Internet-capable Devices Now Represent 'Interactive' TV

      Explore High Definition Digital (Apr 16 2012)

      Internet-capable Devices Now Represent 'Interactive' TV Some 52 percent of daily minutes spent with tablets, as well as smartphones, are shared with TV viewing, GfK Knowledge Networks reports. The GfK survey results also show that tablet owners spend 42 more minutes daily on the internet than non-owners, and 52 more minutes on all media. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Gary Kim   GfK   Jennifer Russell

    2. 38 Percent of U.S. Homes Have TVs Connected to the Internet

      Explore High Definition Digital (Apr 9 2012)

      38 Percent of U.S. Homes Have TVs Connected to the Internet Some 38 percent of all U.S. households have at least one television set connected to the Internet using a video game system, a Blu-ray player, an Apple TV or Roku set-top box or the TV set itself, up from 30 percent last year (April 2010 to April 2011), and 24 percent two years ago (April 2009 to April 2010) , according to Leichtman Research Group. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Gary Kim   Leichtman Research Group   Jennifer Russell

    3. 'Interactive TV' Remains a Non-Starter

      Explore High Definition Digital (Apr 9 2012)

      'Interactive TV' Remains a Non-Starter Interactive TV has gotten substantial attention from content owners, artists, distributors and advertisers over the last few decades. But there has been little meaningful change in the television experience that is related directly to the linear format. Display resolution and screen form factors have changed. But the product itself is remarkably the same, with the exception of vastly more "networks" and, many would say, the emergence of reality TV. (Read Full Article)

    4. Millions of TVs Will Be Connected to Internet by 2016: Report

      Explore High Definition Digital (Mar 21 2012)

      Millions of TVs Will Be Connected to Internet by 2016: Report Today, many people are watching TV programs on computers connected to Internet, but soon millions of TVs will broadcast the content available on the Internet. A research report prepared by NPD In-Stat says as many as 100 million television sets in America and Europe could be beaming content sourced from the Internet by 2016. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   In-Stat   Amanda Ciccatelli

    5. Cisco Plans to Sell Scientific-Atlanta Division

      Explore High Definition Digital (Feb 22 2012)

      Cisco Plans to Sell Scientific-Atlanta Division With set-top boxes becoming outdated, Internet equipment giant Cisco Systems is planning to sell the Scientific-Atlanta division, which the company acquired some six years ago for about $7 billion. A source recently told The New York Post that the declining set-top box business has prompted the Internet equipment maker to put Scientific-Atlanta on the chopping block. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Microsoft   Cisco   Cisco Systems

    6. Mounting Signs of Readiness for a Shift in Entertainment Video

      Explore High Definition Digital (Feb 21 2012)

      Mounting Signs of Readiness for a Shift in Entertainment Video Market and technology preconditions that generate a shift in end user entertainment video consumption continue to be put into place, as recent activities by Apple, Amazon and Verizon indicate. Verizon is launching a nationwide streaming video service, working with Coinstar, which operates the Redbox DVD rental business. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Apple   Gary Kim   Amazon.com

    7. Digital Signage Package Drives Video Content Experience at Casino Resort

      Explore High Definition Digital (Feb 7 2012)

      Digital Signage Package Drives Video Content Experience at Casino Resort Guests who visit the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort in Suquamish, Washington will now have an opportunity to see visuals of the interiors, thanks to the new extensive digital signage package from JCM Global, a provider of peripheral equipment to the casino gaming industry. (Read Full Article)

    8. Over 60 Percent of Connected TV Households Use TV Apps at Least Once per Week

      Explore High Definition Digital (Jul 26 2011)

      Over 60 Percent of Connected TV Households Use TV Apps at Least Once per Week Over 60 percent of connected TV households use TV apps at least once per week, according to In-Stat. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   In-Stat   Anil Sharma   Rich Steeves

    9. Digital Signage Market Projected to Approach $4.5 Billion in 2016

      Explore High Definition Digital (Jun 1 2011)

      Digital Signage Market Projected to Approach $4.5 Billion in 2016 The digital signage market is showing no sign of slowing down. In fact, a recent study released by ABI Research indicated that the global market for digital signage - which includes displays, media players, software, and installation/maintenance costs - will grow from nearly $1.3 billion in 2010 to almost $4.5 billion in 2016. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   ABI Research   Carrie Schmelkin   Rich Steeves