Soon a subset of TiVo users will be able to automatically record a critic's picks of The Chicago Tribune. TiVo announced a partnership with The Tribune that will deliver the recommendations of Maureen Ryan, the TV critic for The Tribune, straight to the TVs of users who sign up for the service. The recommendation service […]

Redback Networks, an Ericsson company that makes video-centric routers, has released results of a nationwide survey in the UK, measuring the popularity of on-demand TV and Internet video. In a survey of 2168 online adults, the Redback sponsored research showed that more than half of UK residents (57 per cent) watch up to 10 hours […]

Sky has overhauled its online VOD service by adding streaming capabilities and rebranding it “Sky Player”. Sky said: “The online service will take on the Sky Player brand in recognition of the public's growing awareness of additional online video 'player' services.” In addition, Sky non-subscribers can now access the same Sky Player interface – Sky […]

In 2007, the cable set top box (STB) market experienced record-setting growth, as both worldwide unit shipments and revenues reached new highs, reports In-Stat. Strong demand for basic digital cable STBs, especially in the Chinese market, coupled with sustained demand for advanced digital cable STBs in the North American market, is fuelling the market growth, […]

Broadcom has revealed the first high definition, personal video recording, set-top box, system-on-a-chip solution for China. The result of the collaboration between Broadcom and Coship, the first commercial high definition STB in China will provide advanced HD viewing, full 1080p support, improved picture quality, PVR functionality and interactive services all in anticipation of the 2008 […]

SRS Labs, provider of surround sound, audio and voice technologies, have formed a new business unit that will specifically focus on providing and developing solutions for STB (Set-Top-Box) applications on a worldwide basis. This is in a close partnership with leading MSOs (Multiple System Operators) and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) worldwide and in continued cooperation […]

After installing TiVo's Desktop Plus PC software, users will be able to subscribe to RSS feeds of their favorite Web shows. Users will also be able to transfer home videos from their computers to their DVRs. “Through the addition of new applications such as Web video, we continue to build toward our goal of making […]

TiVo has announced an agreement with YouTube that will deliver millions of Web videos directly to users' TV screens. “TiVo's strategy is to bridge the gap between Web video and television and make as much content available as possible for our subscribers,” said Tara Maitra, TiVo's vice president and general manager for content services. Just […]

The IP set top box market almost doubled in 2007 reports In-Stat. North America was one of the fastest growing regions, as AT&T ramped up the pace of installations. The impact of these subscribers on the set top market was enhanced due to the fact that most North American subscribers need multiple boxes. “IP set […]

Nielsen will offer a new service that uses cable set-top boxes to shed light on people’s TV-viewing habits. Under the deal with Charter Communications, Nielsen receives information from 320,000 households in Los Angeles and then develops second-by-second data that it can sell to clients like media agencies and advertisers. Nielsen has worked for years with […]