Blu-ray Disc (BD) News

Samsung and Microsoft Announce Plans to Expand Access to Digital Entertainment
Apr 13, 2010 – Samsung (KSE: 005930.KS) has announced plans to include Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) PlayReady content access and protection technology in devices spanning mobile phones, digital video players, televisions and other device offerings.
News categories: Microsoft, Samsung, Blu-ray, Content Protection, Digital TV, DRM, Mobile, Smart Home, Smart TV

Microsoft Platform Powers Silverlight and IIS Media Experiences Across Multiple Screens
Apr 8, 2010 – Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has announced that it is working with Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM) to deliver reference designs that will provide the Silverlight platform to STBs, connected TVs, Blu-ray Disc players and other CE devices.
News categories: Microsoft, Blu-ray, Content Protection, Digital TV, Media Player, Middleware, NABShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming

Shipments of Network-Enabled Blu-Ray Players/Recorders will approach 80 million units by 2013
Apr 7, 2010 – Price drops of Blu-ray players in North America drove unit shipments to triple in 2009 compared to 2008, reports In-Stat. Worldwide, shipments of Blu-ray players and recorders will grow to nearly 80 million units by 2013.
News categories: In-Stat, Blu-ray, Digital TV, DVD, Market Research, Optical Disc Recorder, Streaming

Wipro Enters Blu-ray Market Through Partnership With Philips
Apr 6, 2010 – Wipro (NYSE: WIT) has announced that the company has signed a partnership agreement with Philips (AEX: PHI; NYSE: PHG) to offer Blu-ray middleware and solution development services around Philips' developed Blu-ray technology.
News categories: Wipro, Philips, Blu-ray, Licensing, Middleware

Funai Selects Widevine to Enable TV on Its Connected Devices
Apr 6, 2010 – Widevine has announced that Funai Electric will incorporate Widevine's adaptive streaming, virtual DVD/Blu-ray-like controls and DRM solution on their Internet connected devices such as HDTVs and Blu-ray players.
News categories: Widevine, Funai, Blu-ray, Digital TV, DRM, Middleware, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

Blu-ray Disc Association Announces Additional Format Enhancements
Apr 2, 2010 – The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has announced two new media specifications that use Blu-ray Disc technology to provide targeted functionality for commercial and consumer applications.
News categories: Blu-ray Disc Association, Blu-ray, Digital TV

CyberLink PowerDVD First PC Software to Receive Blu-ray 3D™ Player Certification
Apr 1, 2010 – CyberLink (5203.TW) has announced that its PowerDVD is the first Blu-ray 3D player software to achieve certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), under the new Blu-ray 3D standard (Profile 5.0).
News categories: CyberLink, Blu-ray Disc Association, Blu-ray, Media Player, Metaverse

Panasonic Full HD 3D Home Entertainment System On Sale At Best Buy Magnolia Stores
Mar 10, 2010 – Panasonic (NYSE:PC; Tokyo:6752) and Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) have announced the consumer purchase and retail availability of Panasonic's Full HD 3D1 home entertainment system certified under the new Blu-ray Disc™ Association (BDA) 3D standard.
News categories: Panasonic, Best Buy, Magnolia, DIRECTV, Blu-ray, Metaverse, Satellite, Smart TV, USA

Samsung HDTV Application Store officially launches
Mar 9, 2010 – Samsung Electronics America has launched Samsung Apps, the first HDTV-based application store where users can download applications from select 2010 Samsung HDTVs, Blu-ray Players and Home Theater systems via its Internet@TV - Content Service.
News categories: Samsung, Blu-ray, Smart TV, Streaming, USA