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Internet-capable Devices Now Represent 'Interactive' TV
Explore High Definition Digital (Apr 16 2012) Applications
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.
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Comment Mentions: Gary Kim GfK Jennifer Russell
38 Percent of U.S. Homes Have TVs Connected to the Internet
Explore High Definition Digital (Apr 9 2012) Applications
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.
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Comment Mentions: Gary Kim Leichtman Research Group Jennifer Russell
'Interactive TV' Remains a Non-Starter
Explore High Definition Digital (Apr 9 2012) Marketing
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.
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Millions of TVs Will Be Connected to Internet by 2016: Report
Explore High Definition Digital (Mar 21 2012) Applications
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.
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Comment Mentions: In-Stat Amanda Ciccatelli
Cisco Plans to Sell Scientific-Atlanta Division
Explore High Definition Digital (Feb 22 2012)
With set-top boxes becoming outdated, Internet equipment giant Cisco Systems is planning to sell the Scientific-Atlanta division, which the company acquired some six years ago for about $7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.
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Comment Mentions: Microsoft Cisco Cisco Systems
Mounting Signs of Readiness for a Shift in Entertainment Video
Explore High Definition Digital (Feb 21 2012) Applications
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.
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Comment Mentions: Apple Gary Kim Amazon.com
Digital Signage Package Drives Video Content Experience at Casino Resort
Explore High Definition Digital (Feb 7 2012) Applications
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.
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Over 60 Percent of Connected TV Households Use TV Apps at Least Once per Week
Explore High Definition Digital (Jul 26 2011) Marketing
Over 60 percent of connected TV households use TV apps at least once per week, according to In-Stat.
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Comment Mentions: In-Stat Anil Sharma Rich Steeves
Digital Signage Market Projected to Approach $4.5 Billion in 2016
Explore High Definition Digital (Jun 1 2011) Marketing
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.
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Comment Mentions: ABI Research Carrie Schmelkin Rich Steeves


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