Smart Home (connected home, home networking) News

CreNova selects ANT platform for HbbTV
Jan 21, 2010 – ANT (LSE AIM: ANTP) has announced that CreNova Technology will build its new range of hybrid set-top boxes on the ANT Galio HbbTV Platform.
News categories: ANT plc, CreNova Technology, Digital TV, HbbTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Streaming

Web-Enabled Devices Bring Internet Video and Applications to the TV
Jan 19, 2010 – Over-the-top (OTT) video services are increasingly offering compelling alternatives to traditional TV viewing. Web-enabled devices, which are a necessity to access these services, are now proliferating across device categories.
News categories: In-Stat, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Gaming, Market Research, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming

HomeGrid Forum and G.hn Gain Momentum and Set Performance Benchmarks
Jan 18, 2010 – At CES 2010, the HomeGrid Forum showed the first G.hn semiconductors capable of delivering the performance and quality of service necessary for high-definition video and video conferencing.
News categories: HomeGrid Forum, DS2, CES2025, Semiconductor, Smart Home

Rovi Showcases Early Version of Media Guide and Solutions Portfolio
Jan 7, 2010 – At CES, Rovi Corporation (Nasdaq:ROVI) will unveil an early version of its highly-advanced media guide that unifies access to broadcast, premium, Internet-based and personal content.
News categories: Rovi Corp, CES2025, Middleware, Smart Home, Streaming

Synerchip Introduces World's First DiiVA™ Interface-Based ICs at CES
Jan 7, 2010 – Synerchip has announced that it is sampling the world's first transmitter and receiver ICs compliant with the Digital Interactive Interface for Video & Audio™ (DiiVA)™ Specification.
News categories: Synerchip, DiiVA, Blu-ray, CES2025, Digital TV, Gaming, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV

First DiiVA Prototypes Debut at CES
Jan 7, 2010 – The Digital Interactive Interface for Video & Audio™ (DiiVA™) consortium has announced that Sony has joined as a Promoter and Nikon and Toshiba as Contributors. The world's first DiiVA-enabled prototypes will be unveiled at the 2010 International CES.
News categories: DiiVA, Blu-ray, CES2025, Digital TV, Middleware, Smart Home, Smart TV

Monsoon Multimedia Introduces Convergence Device with 4 Major Video Technologies
Jan 7, 2010 – Monsoon Multimedia has announced Volcano, its home video convergence device. Volcano incorporates time shifting, place shifting, internet video, and new functionalities that support streaming and recording video to smartphones, all in one box.
News categories: Monsoon Multimedia, CES2025, DVR, Mobile, Placeshifting, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Streaming

Widevine to Provide Rovi With Digital Entertainment Content Streaming Solutions
Jan 7, 2010 – Widevine® has announced that it will be collaborating with Rovi Corporation to make Widevine's adaptive streaming, interactive DVD/Blu-ray features and DRM technologies available in CE devices powered by Rovi's TotalGuide™.
News categories: Widevine, Rovi Corp, Content Protection, DRM, Middleware, Smart Home, Streaming

DLNA to Introduce Software Certification Program
Jan 7, 2010 – The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) has announced the development of a certification program for consumer software. DLNA Certified® products adhere to DLNA Interoperability Guidelines and have met stringent interoperability tests.
News categories: Digital Living Network Alliance, CES2025, Middleware, Smart Home