Smart Screen News Headlines

Ever found yourself at the edge of your seat during a soccer game, ready to yell at the TV at a moment’s notice? Then you might be a prime candidate for Vubooo, a new second-scre... More

As Twitter’s inevitable IPO approaches, the company is beginning to put some dollar signs behind its social TV efforts. The Financial Times reports that Twitter has inked a deal ... More

The growth in social TV over the past 18 months has put the topic on the strategic agenda of many in the TV industry, according to the Diffusion Group. The use of social TV applica... More

In what would be an inevitable push for the company building toward a TV-centric future, Twitter is reportedly in talks to add live video to its platform through deals with Viacom ... More

Zeebox has already seen over 5 million downloads and its usage rate is growing steadily. Furthermore, it has or will shortly be introducing a number of new features. According to A... More

Second screen experiences on smartphones are reflecting the "increasingly sophisticated nature" of what viewers expect from their connected TVs, according to Google executive Georg... More

Well aware that today’s TV audiences are regularly engaging with a portable device while watching the main TV, the Canadian broadcaster CBC set out to harness some of their enthu... More

Starz new series, Da Vinci's Demons shows viewers, "the secret history of Leonardo da Vinci's tantalizing life reveals a portrait of a young man tortured by a gift of superhuman ge... More

In an effort to improve ratings, local newscasts are increasingly engaging viewers in a more personal way through social media and allowing their voices to be heard. To facilitate ... More

DirecTV tapped second screen app developer Magic Ruby to launch a second screen companion app for a new original series DirecTV has released, called “Rogue.” Magic Ruby is an a... More

Last week at NAB 2013, KIT digital, Inc., a leading video management software and services company, demonstrated the breadth of their innovative technology capabilities including 2... More

The NCAA, Turner Sports, and CBS Sports made a large bet on NCAA March Madness Live, the jointly-created digital platform that allows tournament followers to watch live games on th... More

Facebook has announced it will be integrating digital entertainment service Rovi Corporation into its platform. The two companies have agreed to form a partnership whereby Rovi’s... More

never.no, the leading Social TV platform for TV producers, today announces its partnership with Mobovivo, the award winning second screen software company that enables media compan... More

The kids are finally in bed, the volume level in the house has dropped to a non-rock concert level, and my wife and I settle into the couch. The HDTV in front of us switches from o... More

Like so many of its technology forefathers, social media has trodden a familiar path on its road to acceptance. Trepidation at first. A little worry mixed with bemused interest. Ke... More

Starz has launched a second-screen application for iPad users designed for the premium network's original series, Da Vinci's Demons. The Citizens of Florence companion app offers a... More

Civolution, the leading provider of technology and solutions for identifying, managing and monetizing content, today announces that its SyncNowR - 2nd Screen solution has been depl... More

The first 3 months of 2013 has been explosive for 2nd Screen.  Apps have improved, new apps have continued to launch, clear evidence of growth in the revenue associated with the ... More

Companion apps are nothing new, but while they can serve up bonus material for a TV show or medal counts for the Olympics, they can't see exactly what you're watching and display r... More