The global soundbar market more than doubled in size to reach 2.2 million units in 2011, according to a new report from Futuresource Consulting. In 2012 demand for soundbars – a single unit that contains two or more speakers for use with the TV – is expected to grow by 54% to reach 3.4 million units.
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The latest census figures were released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), revealing the highest population of over 65-year-olds since records began.
As usual Friday night was dominated by the soaps, although they weren’t contained to one day this weekend.
The primary apps used by connected TV viewers are catch-up services, YouTube and other video-on-demand portals, according to research from Futuresource Consulting. The findings showed that viewers also engaged with Facebook, Twitter, eBay and Skype.
Aereo, the exclusively New York-based internet television streaming service, has recently been getting the backs up of quite a few major players in the TV industry.
Goals are important in football, but few hold such significance as the one scored by Sergio Aguero for Manchester City in injury time at the Etihad Stadium. He probably didn’t know that this goal came at an ideal time for the chief executive of the Premier League, Richard Scudamore.
With two weeks to go until the London 2012 Olympics begin, the BBC has released its Olympic app for iPhones and Android smartphones.
Catherine Borrel, digital consultant at GfK NOP on why it is so crucial for manufacturers to create positive user experiences in order to claw back Apple’s tablet market share.
Thursday saw soaps pull in the largest audiences of the night for their respective channels, with barely a competitor in sight.
One company looking to make its way onto the podium at the London 2012 Olympic Games is Facebook, which has signed deals with broadcasters in the UK and US to feature exclusive content.
