Affichage des articles dont le libellé est SoundBox UHD. Afficher tous les articles
Affichage des articles dont le libellé est SoundBox UHD. Afficher tous les articles

mercredi 24 octobre 2018

Why Freeview Play boxes are still around ?! (better options on the market)

(24 octobre 2018)

"One issue with Amazon Fire, the Nvidia Shield or similar devices is the lack of access to over the air broadcasts, and in some cases such as the Shield, all the catch-up channels.

=> This is why Freeview Play boxes are still around and Netgem appears to have one of the better options on the market."


Netgem has recognised a need to declutter living spaces, especially if you live in a city, they realise most don;t have room for optical cables, HDMI cables and 4 boxes cluttering the room.  By combining an audio speaker and entertainment streaming box in one unit and addition of an Alexa supported voice control system aids minimalist design by reducing cables and excess accessories.

  • Freeview HD tuner.
  • On-demand and all catch-up streaming services from Freeview Play.
  • A dual-tweeter, dual-subwoofer soundbar aaaaand…
  • Amazon Alexa voice commands.
  • Number of boxes required: One
  • Netgem has delivered what modern British consumers demand, with the SoundBox HD delivering 70 Freeview channels. That includes the HD channels of all the main UK broadcasters, alongside all the Freeview Play catch-up programme feeds from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, 5, and UKTV.
Netgem soundbar is intended to be placed on a flat surface in front of a TV rather than being clipped on or mounted. This allows the unit to be moved easily from room to room without any hassle.



In addition, modern viewing habits are catered for with unique one-click streaming of on-demand content from the likes of Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten, Hopster and Hayu, with more on-demand and catch-up services to be rolled out over the coming months. You can also access streaming music services such as Amazon Prime Music.

Source:
http://thesinsamode.com/netgem-soundbox-hd/

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Review: Netgem Soundbox HD is it worth your money?
By Chris Hare - Oct 18, 2018

jeudi 18 octobre 2018

UK UHD TV: new generation of 4K TV service ! (Three UK, Gibtelecom, Netgem)

A new generation of Netgem service (at Three UK & Gibtelecom), 
allowing multi-screen access and 
Ultra High Definition content support 
will be launched before the end of the year 2018 !
 - a nice 2018 Christmas gift ! -


(October, 18th 2018)

"In the UK market, the Group's service offerings continue to broaden and diversify their distribution, particularly with the launch of new partnerships with Gibtelecom (Gibraltar) and the mobile operator Three UK. 

 WUNTU: "A genious SMART TV Deal"

Three has marked 2018 Netgem expansion into the UK market beyond its deployment with EE TV

The new generation of the service (Netgem TV), allowing multi-screen access and Ultra High Definition content support will be launched before the end of the year 2018"




Dispite set top boxes sales well below the levels anticipated by Netgem for 2018, especially in international markets (outside Europe) In the French market, Vitis, a 51% subsidiary of Netgem, continues to grow its turnover rapidly and is now marketing its content to more than 250,000 customers.

Vitis has also finalized a new financing round of € 4 million subscribed at 50/50 by Caisse des Dépôts and Réunicable

The offer also continues to grow with the signatures of Comedy Central (Viacom) and DisneyTEK.


Source:
https://www.netgem.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/PR-Q318-Netgem-UK.pdf



NETGEM TV

lundi 19 février 2018

EE at the cutting edge of technology: smart TV !!!

"Get EE if…
you're at the cutting edge of technology 
and want a smart TV "!!!

Source:
Home Broadband reviews
"BT vs EE broadband - which is best?"

Thursday, February 15, 2018  ByKim Staples


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TO REMENBER: 


"You can now (17 AUGUST 2017), control EE TV set-top boxes with Amazon Alexa voice commands !!!"






(Netgem & EE TV continuous in a solid partnership!)


"Whether it's for phones or Bluetooth speakers, Amazon's march towards squeezing its Alexa voice assistant into every conceivable connected gadget continues apace. The latest device to join its ranks is EE TV, the set-top box from the mobile network giant.
From today, owners of both the EE TV box and a compatible Alexa device, such as the Echo or Echo Dot, will be able to use voice commands sent from the connected speakers to control certain aspects of the TV interface...."

"The move makes the BT-owned outfit the first UK service provider to provide an Amazon Alexa skillset on its set-top boxes."

See also:

jeudi 17 août 2017

Credits for Netgem, on EE TV Amazon Alexa voice control ! (vs Sky Q)

August 17, 2017

Credit should go to its partner Netgem for further differentiating EE TV over rivals. This latest move clearly underlines the importance of software in enhancing a TV service. Undoubtedly EE TV is a great option for consumers who are looking for a good set-top-box with access to a wide range of programming including free-to-air, on demand and a la carte purchases to premium content.”


The move makes the BT-owned outfit the first UK service provider to provide an Amazon Alexa skillset on its set-top boxes.

YouView, the broadcaster-supported platform that is used by BT and TalkTalk for their TV services, also announced in June that it was piloting Alexa voice control for its connected set-top boxes.
“EE continues to push the boundaries with its TV service. Given the fragmented nature of TV services today, we believe that voice will play a pivotal role in finding the programmes consumers want to watch. More importantly the support for Amazon Alexa goes one step further than Sky Q in supporting additional voice features,” said Paolo Pescatore, vice-president, multiplay and media, CCS Insight, commenting on the launch.

NEW: EE TV set-top boxes with Amazon Alexa voice commands (what Sky Soundbox doesn't do)

"You can now (17 AUGUST 2017), control EE TV set-top boxes with Amazon Alexa voice commands !!!"






(Netgem & EE TV continuous in a solid partnership!)

"Whether it's for phones or Bluetooth speakers, Amazon's march towards squeezing its Alexa voice assistant into every conceivable connected gadget continues apace. The latest device to join its ranks is EE TV, the set-top box from the mobile network giant.
From today, owners of both the EE TV box and a compatible Alexa device, such as the Echo or Echo Dot, will be able to use voice commands sent from the connected speakers to control certain aspects of the TV interface...."

"The move makes the BT-owned outfit the first UK service provider to provide an Amazon Alexa skillset on its set-top boxes."

See also:

vendredi 11 août 2017

Sky Soundbox without voice assistant, (not compatible with Amazon Alexa)


At the present momentm (11 AUGUST 2017), Sky is taking pre-registrations for the Sky Soundbox now, just head to the Sky website to find out more.

But Sky Soundbox is without voice assistant, (not compatible with Amazon Alexa), at the momment.

Netgem SOUNDBOX, the first, the original,  leads innovation, with voice assistant, compatible with Amazon Alexa! It was recently  nominated for the SOUNDBOX in the category 'Best Customer Premise Technology' at @CSI_Magazine Awards in #IBC 2017!
Consumer Premises Equipment Innovation of the Year 2017
(at 15 September 2017)

Sky Soundbox costs £799 to non-Sky customers but Sky subscribers get incredible deals. If you are a new or existing Sky Q Multiscreen customer, you can get the Sky Soundbox for £249. All other existing Sky subscribers can nab one for £299.

Netgem SOUNDBOX  combines the Diamond virtual set-top-box software with an enhanced version of a soundbar designed with specialist audio partners. This unique system combines audio and video services within a single application and a single device for all screens and rooms in a home
Netgem’s Telco customers see it as a way to differentiate their offers, increase their income and reduce their capex since the system no longer requires set-top boxes. The consumer gains an innovative solution offering maximum simplicity, limiting the number of devices, applications and remote controls necessary to implement a complete digital entertainment system.

Sources:
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/141737-sky-soundbox-what-is-it-what-can-it-do-and-how-can-i-get-one
https://tmt.knect365.com/content-innovation-awards/2017-shortlist

Read also:
8 amazing things to do with SoundBox by Netgem! 
(Amazon Echo, Alexa...)