Dish Network is still arguing the merits of its controversial ‘Dish Hopper’ DVR ad-skipping technology before a US appeals court. In particular, network broadcaster Fox is arguing that the technology infringes Fox’s broadcasting copyrights. Last year Fox was denied a preliminary injunction which would have forced Dish Network to disable its ‘Hopper’ service. Three weeks […]
PVR supplier TiVo has won support from another pair of hedge fund investors. The market speculation is that while TiVo is on a financial roll, winning new subscribers and a steady stream of patent litigation battles, the two new backers are hedging their bets and anticipating a buyout from a richer player. The names, billionaire […]
Aston, the benchmark player on the international digital TV market, is taking part in the CSTB exhibition (to be held in Moscow from 29 to 31 January) for the second year in a row. Through its presence at this exhibition, more than ever Aston is asserting its determination to pursue its development in Eastern Europe […]
Consumers are using the built-in features on their HDTV at a high rate, with an increasing number gaining access to Web-enabled content directly through their televisions, according to research by The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). More than one in five US adults owns a smart app-enabled HDTV and almost all (90 per cent) use the […]
A jump in video equipment spending is forecast as operators respond to the need to deliver content to a range of devices, according to market research firm Infonetics Research, who also rank Cisco as number 1in the STB market. Commenting on the firm’s new video report, Video-on-Demand (VoD) and Encoder Equipment and Video Subscribers, Jeff […]
Broadband media technology specialist Arris Group and Google have confirmed that Arris and Motorola Mobility, a Google subsidiary, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Arris will acquire the Motorola Home business from Motorola Mobility, for $2.35 billion in a cash-and-stock transaction approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies. Motorola Mobility’s Home business delivers […]
Digital television and advanced advertising solutions specialist and Kudelski Group company OpenTV has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against online entertainment streaming service Netflix in the US District Court in Delaware. The lawsuit alleges that Netflix is wilfully infringing seven US patents, in particular those covering aspects of over-the-top TV technology, including: the use of […]
TV-loving UK consumers lead the world in using the latest technology to enhance their viewing experience, Ofcom research has revealed. The UK is ahead of other countries such as Japan and the USA for catching up with TV online and is at the forefront of using new technology such as smart TVs and digital video […]
Australia’s Movie-streaming service Quickflix has entered into an agreement with Humax, a producer of personal video recorders, to distribute the Quickflix digital service through IP-connected PVRs, commencing in the first quarter of 2013. Humax PVR users will have access to Quickflix subscription and latest release pay per view streaming of movies and TV shows directly […]
Oregan Networks plans to bolster its platform offering for the current and future MSO deployments, with an “on the go” recording and viewing capability which synchronises home devices with tablets, laptops and smart phones. The company’s domain and expertise has been deeply embedded in the TV centric space, however the new product expands beyond its […]