Hardware (DVD, TV, PMP, Set-top Box, …) News

MStar integrates NAGRA security for 4K UHD connected TVs
Sep 2, 2015 – NAGRA (SIX:KUD.S) and MStar Semiconductor have announced the integration of NAGRA’s NOCS for TV security and anyCAST CONNECT client, alongside the MStar Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), into MStar’s SoCs for 4K UHD Connected TVs.
News categories: NAGRA, MStar Semi, Maurice van Riek, Wayne Tsai, Content Protection, Digital TV, DRM, IBCShow, Media Player, Semiconductor, Smart TV, Worldwide

HiSilicon integrates Verimatrix security and watermarking for UHD
Sep 2, 2015 – HiSilicon has announced that it has integrated Verimatrix Advanced Security on its Hi3798/Hi3796 family of chipsets. HiSilicon is collaborating with Verimatrix to offer security and watermarking on ultra HD (UHD) and Android set-top boxes.
News categories: HiSilicon, Verimatrix, Qiu Gang, Petr Peterka, Content Protection, Digital TV, IBCShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Watermarking, Worldwide

Cyfrowy Polsat to offer services via ADB's cloud TV platform
Sep 2, 2015 – ADB and Cyfrowy Polsat have announced a collaboration to deliver TV services built on ADB’s ConnectedOS cloud platform using STBs produced by Cyfrowy Polsat. Cyfrowy Polsat will integrate ADB's Connected Solutions and Personal TV software.
News categories: Advanced Digital Broadcast, Cyfrowy Polsat, Peter Balchin, Dariusz Dzialkowski, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBCShow, Middleware, Poland, Set Top Box, Streaming

Vodafone first to offer Netflix on a TV service in Spain
Sep 1, 2015 – Vodafone Spain has announced an agreement that will bring Netflix to a Spanish TV platform for the first time. Using the Netflix app, Vodafone TV homes will be able to watch a broad variety of series, films documentaries and kids titles through their set–top box.
News categories: Netflix, Vodafone, Apps, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Spain, Streaming

ABOX42 debuts Broadcom-based UHD/4K HEVC SmartSTB at IBC
Sep 1, 2015 – ABOX42 will unveil its Broadcom-based M40 Smart STB platform at IBC. The M40 is based on ABOX42's SmartSDK middleware which provides an HTML5 browser-based user interface and support for application environments such as HbbTV.
News categories: ABOX42, Broadcom, Matthias Greve, Stuart Thomson, Digital TV, HTML5, IBCShow, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Worldwide

ALi adds HEVC to set-top box chipset lineup
Sep 1, 2015 – ALi has unveiled a family of SoC solutions that integrate High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) for hybrid cable, satellite, terrestrial and IP set-top boxes. ALi’s SoCs provide operators a solution for migration to HEVC.
News categories: ALi Corp, Tony Chang, Digital TV, IBCShow, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Worldwide

MStar integrates Verimatrix VideoMark forensic watermarking for UHD
Sep 1, 2015 – MStar Semiconductor has announced that it has integrated Verimatrix VideoMark forensic watermarking into its UHD set-top box SoCs. MStar’s STB SoCs are now compliant with the MovieLabs Specification for Enhanced Content Protection.
News categories: MStar Semi, Wayne Tsai, Petr Peterka, Content Protection, Digital TV, IBCShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Watermarking, Worldwide

LG adds DIRECTV as content partner for webOS TVs
Sep 1, 2015 – LG has announced expanded U.S. content partners for its webOS Smart TV platform, including access to streaming Full HD and 4K content from DIRECTV without the need of extra boxes for DIRECTV subscribers.
News categories: LG Electronics, DIRECTV, David VanderWaal, Digital TV, Middleware, Satellite, Smart TV, USA

Proximus releases SwipeBox for sharing photos and videos on the TV screen
Aug 28, 2015 – Proximus has announced the launch of its SwipeBox, a device for 'swiping' photos, videos and music to the TV screen via a smartphone or tablet. The SwipeBox box is connected between the Proximus TV decoder and the TV set over HDMI.
News categories: Proximus, Apps, Belgium, Digital TV, Mobile, Set Top Box, Smart Home