Smart Home (connected home, home networking) News

Intel Approves High Definition Digital Content Protection Over OWLink's DLI Fiber Optic Links for Encrypted High Definition Video Transmissions
Jan 16, 2008 – OWLink Technology has announced that Digital Content Protection (DCP) LLC has approved a new specification for transmitting high definition digital content protected (HDCP) video signals over OWLink's DLI Fiber Optic Links in today's cutting edge digital home entertainment systems.
News categories: OWLink, Digital Content Protection (DCP), Content Protection, Digital TV, Smart Home

Apple Introduces New Apple TV Software & Lowers Price to $229
Jan 15, 2008 – Apple® has unveiled all new software for Apple TV® that allows movie fans to rent movies on the iTunes® Store directly from their widescreen TV, and lowered the price of Apple TV to just $229.
News categories: Apple TV, Broadband, Digital TV, DVR, Set Top Box, Show, Smart Home, Streaming, USA

Moxi maker cuts staff by half, loses CEO
Jan 15, 2008 – The Kirkland, Wash.-based company has revealed significant changes, including the cancellation of two previously announced product lines, the Multi-Room HD DMR and the Moxi Home Cinema Edition DMR.
News categories: Digeo, Cable TV, Digital TV, DVR, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Streaming, USA

Entropic Communications Technology Utilized by DIRECTV to Cost Effectively Deliver High-Definition Programming
Jan 8, 2008 – Entropic Communications (Nasdaq: ENTR) has announced that DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV) has incorporated Entropic's Channel Stacking Switch technology in DIRECTV's MFH2 deployments to multi-residence homes.
News categories: Entropic Communications, DIRECTV, CES2025, Digital TV, LNB, Satellite, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, USA

HomePlug Powerline Alliance Demonstrates New Innovations at CES 2008 as HomePlug Global Shipments Now Exceed 15 Million Products
Jan 8, 2008 – The HomePlug® Powerline Alliance has announced that, surpassing initial estimates, HomePlug member companies have now shipped over 15 million Powerline communications (PLC) devices worldwide, more than doubling the number of shipments since 2006.
News categories: HomePlug Powerline Alliance, CES2025, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart Home

RMI's Alchemy Processor Selected for iRiver's Newly Announced WinCE 5.0-Based P10 Personal Media Player
Jan 8, 2008 – RMI Corporation™ has announced that Reigncom (iRiver) has chosen the RMI Alchemy™ Au1250 Processor for its recently announced iRiver P10 Personal Media Player with Touch-Screen.
News categories: RMI Corp, Reigncom, CES2025, Digital TV, DVR, Mobile, Semiconductor, Smart Home, Tablet

CopperGate Communications Announces Highest Speed Home Networking Solution over Coax and Phone Wires
Jan 7, 2008 – At CES, CopperGate Communications announced its CopperStream™ CG3210, the highest speed solution for networking entertainment data over existing coax and telephone wires.
News categories: CopperGate, CES2025, Digital TV, IPTV, Semiconductor, Smart Home

SiConnect Demonstrates Multi-Application Powerline Home Networking at CES
Jan 7, 2008 – At this week's 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, SiConnect will be demonstrating a range of home networking products based on its POEM powerline communications technology.
News categories: SiConnect, CES2025, Semiconductor, Smart Home

Entropic Communications and Oxford Semi Demonstrate HANA over MoCA Entertainment Network at CES
Jan 7, 2008 – Entropic Communications (Nasdaq: ENTR) has announced a joint demonstration with Oxford Semiconductor at CES showcasing a HANA (High Definition Audio Video Network Alliance) over MoCA (Multimedia Over Coax Alliance) entertainment network.
News categories: Entropic Communications, Oxford Semiconductor, CES2025, Digital TV, Semiconductor, Smart Home