NeuLion, a provider of live and on-demand content to Internet-connected devices, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DivX, a provider of next-generation digital video solutions. As live and on-demand secured streaming of content continues to move to digital platforms, NeuLion and DivX together aim to be a leader in the space from both a […]
Reports suggest that online entertainment streaming service Netflix is taking steps to block Australian ‘subscribers’ who use tools that bypass geolocation restrictions to access the US version of Netflix. Netflix is launching the service in Australia and New Zealand in March, but rights restrictions mean that the content is not likely to be as attractive […]
As CES opens in Las Vegas (January 6th) the organisers say that visitors will see many more 4K/Ultra-HD displays on show, and also expect the year to see some dramatic reductions in the cost of the sets. Richard Doherty, an analyst with the Envisioneering Group, said “You’ll see price points come down much faster than […]
Quickplay, a specialist in powering premium video to any device, has announced support for Android TV, in a showcase at International CES 2015 of Quickplay’s Next Generation Experience Solution. It also confirmed integration of Quickplay Managed Video Service to three major industry partners. The solution provides extensive third-party developer tools as well as an Android […]
WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) has confirmed that the WWE Network will finally launch in the UK and Ireland on January 19th. WWE chairman Vince McMahon made the announcement in a video on the company’s website, stating: “… the WWE Network is coming to the United Kingdom and Ireland, on Monday, January 19th, and this time […]
TV display specialist Seiki has taken the opportunity of CES Unveiled Las Vegas, the official media event of the International CES show, to reveal that it will be the first major TV brand to introduce HD TV models in the UK featuring the new Freeview Connect TV service. Seiki will offer Freeview Connect in its […]
The Islamic Republic of Iran has closed down the local offices of 17 “enemy” television channels, according to the FARS news agency. “Enemies have established 17 satellite channels in the name of Shia (Islam),” said Iran’s Deputy Intelligence Minister Mohammad Pour-Fallah, adding that the Islamic Republic has shut down their offices. This is not the […]
ALi Corporation, a STB chipset solution provider, has announced a hardware-assisted DRM solution integrating Microsoft PlayReady Porting Kit 2.5 on ALi’s M3733 platform. The strategic collaboration between ALi and Microsoft PlayReady delivers a highly secure DRM solution utilising a unique combination of hardware and software security for a revolutionary level of protection not available in […]
To ring in the New Year, Netflix has added all 10 seasons (236 episodes) of popular US sitcom Friends to its VoD service. Friends is available in HD and widescreen through Netflix. To remaster the show, Warner Bros had to rescan all of the episodes in HD from its original 35mm film. The images then […]
A Blink-based TV rendering engine, by Opera Software, will ship on the latest Smart TVs and entertainment devices based on Android L. The Opera Devices SDK (Software Development Kit) 4.x series will launch on Android TVs by long-term Opera Software OEM partner, Sony, with the Opera Devices SDK 3.x series delivered on connected-TV devices using […]