PinnedMatthijs LangendijkState of Smart and Connected TV 2024: A Comprehensive GuideThe start of the year has seen plenty of announcements, deals, and other moves in the world of Smart and Connected TV. New operating…Feb 28Feb 28
Matthijs LangendijkSmall design decisions with a big impactWe might not realise it, but clever design choices are all around us. From the place of certain buttons on our phones to the colours used…3d ago3d ago
Matthijs LangendijkUsing Seasonal Holidays and Events to Engage Your UsersHalloween is upon us! The spooky season, as some might call it. And of course, a few more coming up shortly after that you might be…Oct 29Oct 29
Matthijs LangendijkRoku Dev Summit 2024Not in typical blog-style. Just simple, interesting notes from the Roku Developer Summit 2024.Sep 24Sep 24
Matthijs LangendijkMonetising your free Smart TV applicationAs there are plenty of free Smart TV applications out there, it’s important to figure out the best way to monetise your own. So how do you…Sep 23Sep 23
Matthijs LangendijkHow to become a Smart TV developerTired of developing the same old websites again and again? Or maybe you’re just starting out after uni looking for your calling? With…Aug 192Aug 192
Matthijs LangendijkDeploying and running Lightning 3 apps with Blits on SmartTVLightning 3 and Blits are out with their official v1 releases! Can you imagine it’s been a year since the first introduction? Now, with…Jul 264Jul 264
Matthijs LangendijkLightningjs 3: (almost) a year laterCan you believe it’s been almost a year since Lightningjs version 3 saw the light of day? Back in September 2023, at the RDK Global Summit…Jul 17Jul 17
Matthijs LangendijkThe high level on low latency streamingWith the European Football Championships on in full force, nobody likes hearing their neighbours erupt in a massive celebration, just a few…Jun 21Jun 21
Matthijs LangendijkConscious design: our impact on hyper-individualismPart of a creative’s life is making decisions that impact how apps, websites and online services are used by millions and millions every…May 21May 21