Streaming (Over-the-top, OTT, P2P, PC-TV, Internet TV, online video, IP Video) News

Qualcomm Atheros Announces Skifta Engine for Networking Device Manufacturers
Jun 5, 2012 – Qualcomm Atheros (NASDAQ: QCOM) has announced the launch of its Skifta™ Engine application, offering OEMs software that can either be preloaded or added on to devices for media shifting to and from DLNA and UPnP devices inside and outside the home.
News categories: Atheros, Apps, Gaming, Media Player, Router, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Smartphone, Streaming

Sigma Designs Launches Feature-Rich SoC for Mainstream Media Players
Jun 5, 2012 – Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM) has announced the release of its SMP8674 media processor. The SMP8674 can be configured to address multiple markets including hybrid IPTV Set-Top Boxes, OTT streaming players and WiDi and Wi-Fi display receivers.
News categories: Sigma Designs, Digital TV, ICs, IPTV, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Streaming

Sigma Designs Launches Processor for Intelligent Media Devices
Jun 5, 2012 – Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM) has announced the introduction of its SMP8672 media processor, a new platform delivering advanced features and lower power for connected media players, IPTV and hybrid Set-Top Boxes (STBs).
News categories: Sigma Designs, Digital TV, ICs, IPTV, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Streaming

Film Fresh Launches Film Store for Android Tablets
May 31, 2012 – Film Fresh has announced the launch of its film store application in the Android market for tablets running on Android 4.0. The Film Fresh tablet store adds to a growing presence online and on Blu-ray players, connected TVs, and set-top boxes.
News categories: Film Fresh, Apps, Streaming, Tablet, USA

LOVEFiLM Launches High Definition Streaming
May 31, 2012 – LOVEFiLM (NASDAQ:AMZN) has announced the launch of high-definition (HD) streaming in the UK and Germany. The HD functionality allows members of LOVEFiLM to stream films and TV series on demand and for no extra charge in resolutions up to 1080p.
News categories: LOVEFiLM, Digital TV, Germany, Streaming, UK

Malaysia's Astro launches 'Astro On-The-Go' for iPad
May 30, 2012 – Astro On-The-Go is initially available to Astro customers as a free preview on the iPad. The commercial roll out starts on 1 September 2012. During this phase, Astro On-The-Go will be extended to Android devices.
News categories: Astro, Malaysia, Smartphone, Streaming, Tablet, TV Everywhere

ACCESS demonstrates how to drive multiscreen consumer engagement at ANGA Cable 2012
May 29, 2012 – ACCESS CO. has announced that it will be returning to ANGA Cable to demonstrate its multiscreen solutions in conjunction with four of its partners - Fortis, Kaon Media, Ocean Blue and Vestel.
News categories: ACCESS CO., ANGA COM, HbbTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming

BBC iPlayer Performance Pack Jan-Apr 2012
May 29, 2012 – BBC iPlayer has seen a very strong and stable performance throughout the beginning of 2012. Total requests between January and April have averaged around 190 million per month, up +24% on the same period last year.
News categories: BBC iPlayer, Market Research, Streaming, UK

FilmOn.TV Launches First Multi Channel Live TV App for Facebook
May 24, 2012 – FilmOn.TV has announced that with its FilmOn.TV app, 'FilmOn Live TV', you can chat with friends and share live TV in HD at the same time, all on Facebook. FilmOnFacebook.com streams 150 HD live television channels straight to your Facebook.
News categories: FilmOn, Digital TV, Media Player, Social TV, Streaming