Tuesday, September 27, 2016
U.S. Connected Entertainment Device Adoption Grew 11% In 2015
“Consumers continue to accumulate streaming options for homes, including smart TVs, which are on track to surpass connected gaming consoles as the primary streaming tool in the home,” said Barbara Kraus, Director of Research, Parks Associates. “People aren’t buying TVs solely for the smart functionality but within the standard replacement cycle, and those new TVs are likely to be smart. New owners of smart TVs will try out the smart functionality in the new TV and continue to us ...read more
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Roku Streaming Stick Integrates ‘Smart’ Experience into TVs Instantly
“Smart TV manufacturers have struggled to find an application platform that sticks with consumers especially since software is not their area of expertise,” said Kurt Scherf, vice president and principal analyst at Parks Associates. “The Roku Streaming Stick is a game changer for the Smart TV market. It takes the leading streaming platform and integrates into the TV in a way that no one has been able to do before.”
From the article, "Roku Streaming Stick Integrates ‘Smart’ E ...read more