X1
X1 is the name of an operating system developed by Comcast for its line of next-generation video set-top boxes which also carry the X1 brand. The operating system offers access to Comcast’s live pay TV channels alongside third party streaming TV apps (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, etc.) and data services.
Comcast uses X1 for its own hardware and licenses the operating system to third party Internet and cable companies. X1 is also the operating system that powers Comcast’s streaming television box called Flex, which is offered to the company’s Internet-only customers.
Comcast moves into gaming, brings Luna to X1, Xumo Stream Box
Comcast is making a push into gaming by partnering with Amazon to bring that company's gaming platform Luna to its X1 set-top boxes and Xumo Stream Box.
Comcast launches multi-view on Xfinity TV X1 boxes
Comcast's multi-view will allow men's and women's college basketball fans to stay on top of four games at once.
Comcast adds anime-centric Crunchyroll to Xfinity, Xumo devices
Comcast has added anime-centric streaming service Crunchyroll to its Xfinity and Xumo devices.
New features drive Olympic engagement on Comcast’s X1 platform
Comcast said 87 percent of Xfinity TV subscribers with X1 set-top boxes watched Olympic events on NBC, cable networks and Peacock.
Cox integrates Xumo Play channels into Contour guide
Cox Communications has partnered with Xumo Enterprises to integrate 20 FAST channels into the EPG of Contour set-top boxes.
Comcast launching live odds from DraftKings on X1 boxes
Comcast is rolling out a new interactive sports platform and will offer live odds from DraftKings on X1 set-top boxes this month.
Comcast begins offering Xumo-powered channels on X1
Comcast has begun offering around 20 Xumo-powered, ad-supported streaming channels to its traditional video customers via the X1 platform
Comcast to require bank account for autopay discount
Customers will need to link a bank account by July 20 to get $10 off their service. Credit card users will get a reduced discount of $5 per month.
Charter releases Spectrum app for XClass-powered TV sets
Spectrum TV customers can now access their live channels and on-demand programming through Comcast's line of smart television sets.
Comcast considers buying TV manufacturer to bolster XClass, report says
Comcast has approached several television manufacturers about a possible acquisition, according to a report published this week.
Comcast integrates SiriusXM app into X1, Flex platforms
Comcast has integrated SiriusXM Pandora's flagship linear radio service into its X1-powered set-top boxes.
Comcast to release X1-powered Sky Stream box in UK
Comcast will release a standalone Sky Stream device for pay television customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland later this year.