Online service hacking is a concern for more than three-quarters (77%) of broadband households, according to new research about online hacking concerns from Park Associates. In addition to those concerned about their online service being hacked, Parks Associates reported that…
More than a quarter (27%) of all consumer electronics (CE) purchases were made through an online retailer, according to new consumer electronics purchasing trends research released today by Parks Associates. Brick-and-mortar retailers account for about half of the sales, while…
A new connected TV device forecast from NPD Group calls for installed internet connected TV devices in the U.S. to grow from 210 million at the end of 2017 to 275 million by the end of 2021. The research firm…
We’re pleased to announce that starting today, the Xfinity Stream beta app is now available to download on Samsung Smart TVs, providing Xfinity TV customers with even more choice in how they access their cable subscription on the TV without…
Virtual MVPD provider fuboTV has significantly beefed up its channel line-up by adding key programming from Turner. The addition will impact the streaming provider’s base, premium and Latin programming lineups. FuboTV positions its service as a sports-first live TV streaming…
Consumers and businesses have more than 1 billion connected television devices across the globe, according to an estimate of the connected TV device base from Strategy Analytics. Smart TVs have become widely popular with more than 60 percent of televisions…
Streaming media players are the most frequently used Internet-connected entertainment devices, according to new research from Parks Associates. Streaming media usage data from the market research firm found just over four-in-ten (41%) of streaming media player owners use the devices…
The smart home device market is more than a quarter larger this year than last, according to a smart home device forecast from IDC. In 2018, 549.5 million devices will ship, a 26.8% increase over last year. The leading categories…
Seventy-four percent of U.S. TV households have one or more devices connected to the Internet, according to new smart TV research from Leichtman Research Group. This compares with 65% in 2016, 44% in 2013 and 24% in 2010. The firm…
The digital divide – the difference in access between disadvantaged groups and others, is closing, according to findings from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) recent survey about internet use demographics. The research shows that Internet usage increased among…
It’s been a great decade for streaming media players, according to research from Parks Associates. The firm found that streaming media player penetration has risen from 6% among U.S. broadband households in 2010 to almost 40% at the beginning of…
Amazon and Best Buy are teaming up to sell the next generation of Fire TV Edition televisions to U.S. and Canadian customers. Best Buy will start selling ten 4K and HD Fire TV Edition models from Toshiba and Insignia, beginning…
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