Consumer Electronics
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Feature Optimizes Low-light Streaming Video for Mobile Phones
VisualOn Inc., a video streaming solutions provider, has launched its Adaptive NightVision feature, which enhances its proprietary media platform player by allowing low-light or dark scenes to display more clearly on mobile devices. The feature allows subscribers to select the viewing effects they want directly on their mobile devices. “Something that looks great on a TV in … Continue reading “Feature Optimizes Low-light Streaming Video for Mobile Phones”
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Roku Selling 1 Million Shares for $80+ Million
Streaming media pioneer Roku May 16 announced it is offering 1 million shares of common stock through Morgan Stanley. The offering is expected to generate more than $80 million in funds the Los Gatos, Calif.-based company said it would use for working capital and general corporate purposes. Founder/CEO Anthony Wood May 15 appeared on CNBC’s … Continue reading “Roku Selling 1 Million Shares for $80+ Million”
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Feature Optimizes Low-light Streaming Video for Mobile Phones
VisualOn Inc., a video streaming solutions provider, has launched its Adaptive NightVision feature, which enhances its proprietary media platform player by allowing low-light or dark scenes to display more clearly on mobile devices. The feature allows subscribers to select the viewing effects they want directly on their mobile devices. “Something that looks great on a TV in … Continue reading “Feature Optimizes Low-light Streaming Video for Mobile Phones”
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Roku Selling 1 Million Shares for $80+ Million
Streaming media pioneer Roku May 16 announced it is offering 1 million shares of common stock through Morgan Stanley. The offering is expected to generate more than $80 million in funds the Los Gatos, Calif.-based company said it would use for working capital and general corporate purposes. Founder/CEO Anthony Wood May 15 appeared on CNBC’s … Continue reading “Roku Selling 1 Million Shares for $80+ Million”
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TiVo Splitting into Two Companies
Time-shifting video pioneer TiVo is separating its product and IP licensing businesses into two separate companies. TiVo’s said its board concluded the separating would be the best strategy to maximize shareholder value. The company intends to spin out its DVR-based hardware business to shareholders. Throughout the separation process, the board would seek “strategic” transactions for … Continue reading “TiVo Splitting into Two Companies”
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Roku CEO: We Are the No. 1 Smart TV Operating System in the U.S.
Roku said 33% of all Internet-connected “smart” televisions sold domestically in the first quarter (ended March 31) featured its branded operating system. That’s up from 25% of all TVs sold in 2018. “In less than five years, the Roku TV has gone from a disruptive idea to the market leader,” founder/CEO Anthony Wood said on the … Continue reading “Roku CEO: We Are the No. 1 Smart TV Operating System in the U.S.”
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Report: Video Streamers Covet TV Antenna
It may be a digital world driven by over-the-top video distribution. But as millennials opt away from traditional pay-TV, they are also embracing the old-school TV antenna, according to a new report. Horowitz Research suggests that while TV viewers in the U.S. are experimenting with online TV services such as YouTube TV, Sling TV, DirecTV … Continue reading “Report: Video Streamers Covet TV Antenna”
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Verizon and Google Partner for YouTube TV Access
Faced with no proprietary over-the-top video offerings, Verizon April 23 announced a partnership with Google to bring YouTube TV to Verizon subscribers across all platforms, including Fios TV and pending 5G. YouTube TV is a standalone online TV service that just raised its monthly subscription price to $49.99 from $39.99. “As we pave the path … Continue reading “Verizon and Google Partner for YouTube TV Access”
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Amazon, Google Bowing Apps on Competing Streaming Media Devices
In a first, Amazon and Google April 18 announced the two companies will launch the YouTube app on Amazon Fire TV devices and Fire TV-enabled smart TVs, as well as the Prime Video app to Chromecast and separately-enabled devices. Fire TV, Google Chromecast, Apple TV and Roku dominate the streaming media device market. Prime Video … Continue reading “Amazon, Google Bowing Apps on Competing Streaming Media Devices”
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Roku Enhances User Experience with Software Update
Roku April 9 revealed it is rolling out new software – dubbed OS 9.1 – designed to make user access to video and music content easier. The Los Gatos, Calif.-based streaming media co-pioneer (along with Netflix) search for content genres using text or voice search now features a browsable collection of movies and TV shows. … Continue reading “Roku Enhances User Experience with Software Update”
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IHS Forecasts Strong Global 4K UHD TV Growth
While 4K Ultra HD televisions have become commonplace in the United States at Best Buy, Walmart and Target, among other retailers, global adoption of the new high-definition format is still picking up speed, according to new data from IHS Markit. The London-based research firm cited declining prices for big-screen TV driving wider consumer adoption. Speaking … Continue reading “IHS Forecasts Strong Global 4K UHD TV Growth”
