DirecTV, the US television service, and Panasonic, have confirmed a strategic relationship that will bring 3D TV to the largest audience nationwide. Beginning in June 2010, millions of DirecTV HD customers will receive a free software upgrade enabling them to have access to three dedicated 3D channels through their 3D television sets. Panasonic will be […]
MGM, the film studio burdened by about $4 billion in debt, has set a January 15th deadline for potential buyers to say whether they are interested in acquiring the company. About a dozen parties, including film studios and investment groups, signed non-disclosure agreements allowing them to examine MGM's finances, according to reports. MGM put itself […]
Online video portal Dailymotion has announced interactive advertising formats for its broadband TV and IPTV channels. The announcement follows the successful launch of Dailymotion's iPhone app and expands its ad-supported content strategy to all three screens. Based on the success of Web-based formats, the TV advertisements, delivered via a Web ad server, provide an easy […]
Baidu, the leading Chinese language Internet search provider, has confirmed plans to establish a new independent company to provide licensed online video to Chinese Internet users. The new company will work closely with content providers to provide copyrighted premium video content including movies, TV series, sporting events, animation and other varied content to Internet users […]
Dish Network and NeuLion, an end-to-end IPTV service provider of live and on-demand programming delivered via broadband, have announced a multi-year partnership to distribute certain Dish Network international channels using NeuLion’s IPTV service. The partnership with NeuLion enhances Dish Network’s international programming offering by providing consumers without access to satellite TV the ability to enjoy […]
Digital media company DivX has announced the launch of DivX TV, a comprehensive embedded Internet TV platform that provides access to a diverse line-up of online media content streamed directly to any connected device from any manufacturer. Eliminating the need for a PC or a separate, dedicated box under the television, DivX TV represents a […]
Rovi has strengthened its next generation media guide solution for the European market with the inclusion of Internet-based content from 15 individual content providers across Germany, France and the UK. This news follows Rovi's earlier announcement that additional digital content will be available through Rovi's TotalGuide from a number of industry leading content providers in […]
FLO TV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm, and mophie are teaming to create a series of products that will bring live mobile TV to the iPhone and iPod touch platforms. The products, which are expected to begin shipping in the first half of this year, will bring the FLO TV mobile TV service to […]
Microsoft has unveailed Microsoft Mediaroom 2.0 at CES 2010, the next version of the world's most deployed IPTV platform. Mediaroom 2.0 is scheduled to be available for operators to start testing beginning next month. Mediaroom 2.0 can be deployed by operators as their entertainment cloud powering the delivery of a complete television service, including cloud […]
STMicroelectronics, a supplier of set-top-box ICs, has announced details of a new generation of decoder chips that will enable hybrid Internet/broadcast-TV STBs featured to deliver enhanced user experiences and allow consumers to experience broadcast, Internet or personal content on the TV, intuitively and at any time. The STi7108 joins ST's successful STi710x video decoders, and […]