A growing number of broadcasters have been promoting the use of “second-screen” apps as a way of boosting the enjoyment of their shows, but consumers aren’t buying into them, according to new research from the NPD Group. Second-screen apps unappealing to most viewers, says NPD Group NPD’s Digital Video Outlook Second Screens Report shows that while the vast majority of ... Read More »

We’ve been hearing whispers for months now that Panasonic is set to abandon the plasma TV business as it struggles to realign itself in the face of multi-billion pound loses over the last few years. With the company faltering amid the global recession and the consequent decline in sales of display panel technology, it’s been forced into making some drastic ... Read More »

A senior BBC technology chief has admitted that viewers are becoming “less and less enthusiastic” about 3D TV. Speaking at the recent Future TV summit in London, the BBC’s Andy Quested said that although the broadcaster was one of the keenest proponents of 3D television, audiences had progressively gotten lower each time they televised a new show. 3D TV dead ... Read More »

Microsoft announced the sale of its IPTV business Mediaroom to Swedish firm Ericsson yesterday, marking the end of a decades-long effort by the software giant to put itself at the forefront of the shift towards internet-based television. Ericsson states that it will continue to invest in the Mediaroom platform, which powers more than 21 million set-top boxes around the world. ... Read More »

LG has just added a great new entertainment option for viewers looking to keep younger kids entertained in a way that’s fun and educational. Dubbed the “Avatarbook”, LG’s new child-oriented app promises to deliver hours of entertainment for younger children, and at the same time, afford parents a well-deserved rest. The app allows kids to see themselves, their siblings and ... Read More »