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Micronas Introduces Scalable H.264 IDTV Platform for Flat-Panel TV Manufacturers
Aug 21, 2008 – Micronas (SWX Swiss Exchange: MASN) has announced an IDTV system solution for flat-panel TVs. The Pegasus IDTV platform supports 100Hz/120Hz motion blur reduction, personal media playback, home networking, and Digital Sound Projector™ options.
News categories: Micronas, ATSC 3, Digital TV, ICs, Middleware, Semiconductor, Smart Home, Smart TV, Terrestrial

Slovakia - Tender opened for two DTT multiplexes
Aug 20, 2008 – The Telecom Office (TU SR) is inviting candidates to tender for licenses to operate two DVB-T multiplexes.
News categories: TÚ SR, Digital TV, Regulation, Slovakia, Terrestrial

DISH Network® Introduces More Affordable Solutions for the Digital Transition
Aug 20, 2008 – DISH Network (Nasdaq: DISH) has announced two low-cost solutions for digital transition - an entry-level digital-to-analog converter box, and satellite Welcome Packs featuring 20 popular channels for less than $10 per month.
News categories: DISH Network, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Satellite, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, USA

Participation By "Over-the-Air" Households in TV Converter Box Coupon Program On Track as Nation Marks Six Months Until DTV Transition Concludes
Aug 18, 2008 – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced that nearly 6.4 million 'over-the-air' TV households have requested about 12 million coupons from the TV Converter Box Coupon Program.
News categories: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, USA

Dominican Republic - Indotel consults on transition from analogue to digital television
Aug 14, 2008 – The Instituto Dominicano de las Telecomunicaciones (Indotel) has launched a public consultation to select the standard for digital terrestrial television, as part of the transition from analogue to digital TV broadcasting in the Dominican Republic.
News categories: Indotel, Digital TV, Dominican Republic, Regulation, Terrestrial

Ofcom releases UK Communications Market annual report
Aug 14, 2008 – According to Ofcom's latest annual report into the UK's £51 billion communications industry, at the end of 2007 nearly 6 million households (23%) had a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) up by 53% in a year.
News categories: Ofcom, Broadband, Cable TV, Digital TV, DVR, IPTV, Market Research, Mobile, Satellite, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, Subscribers, Terrestrial, UK

Siano Raises $17.5M in Round C Funding To Expand its Leadership in Mobile TV Markets
Aug 13, 2008 – Siano Mobile Silicon has announced that is has secured a third round of funding, of US $17.5 million. DFJ Tamir Fishman Ventures (DFJTFV) led the round and was joined by all of the existing investors from previous rounds.
News categories: Siano Mobile, Mobile, Semiconductor, Terrestrial, Venture Capital

UK - DTG updates D-Book
Aug 8, 2008 – The DTG has announced the release of D-Book 5.01. The 'D-Book' sets out the detailed technical standards for digital terrestrial television in the UK.
News categories: DTG, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial, UK

Ocean Blue supports Hong Kong MHEG-5 Profile
Aug 8, 2008 – Ocean Blue has developed support for the Hong Kong MHEG-5 Profile in its middleware for set-top boxes and IDTVs, giving consumer electronics manufacturers a quick route to market.
News categories: Ocean Blue, Digital TV, DTMB, Hong Kong, MHEG-5, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial