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

Internet-Delivered Video Growth Continues to Drive Physical DVDs into Double-Digit Decline
Dec 13, 2010 – To replace retail DVD revenue losses, the online digital paid video download and streaming segment is expected to show high revenue growth. Annual revenue is forecast to grow from $2.3 billion to $6.3 billion within five years, says In-Stat.
News categories: In-Stat, Blu-ray, Digital TV, DVD, Market Research, Streaming, USA

Silicon Image Expands DTV Port Processor Portfolio With MHL Technology
Dec 13, 2010 – Silicon Image (NASDAQ:SIMG) has announced the expansion of its growing MHL™ (Mobile High-Definition Link) product portfolio with the addition of the SiI9387A MHL-enabled HDTV port processor.
News categories: Silicon Image, Digital TV, ICs, Mobile, Semiconductor, Smart Home, Smart TV

CEA Seeks Industry Participation in CEA-2014 Standard
Dec 13, 2010 – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) seeks participation in a Certification Consortium to further market acceptance, interoperability and education surrounding use of the CEA-2014 (Web4CE) standard.
News categories: Consumer Electronics Association, Middleware, Mobile, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Tablet

Dialog Semic enables 3D experience for Smartphones and Tablet PCs with 2D to 3D video conversion IC
Dec 13, 2010 – Dialog Semiconductor (FWB:DLG) has announced the DA8223, the world's first real time 2D to 3D video conversion chip for portable devices. The chip integrates a parallax barrier screen driver that lets users view 3D content without the need for glasses.
News categories: Dialog Semi, Digital TV, ICs, Metaverse, Mobile, Portable, Semiconductor, Tablet

DivX TV™ Launches on LG Consumer Electronics
Dec 8, 2010 – DivX (Nasdaq: SNIC) has announced the launch of DivX TV™, the company's comprehensive entertainment service that enables retailers and consumer electronics manufacturers to bring a broad range of web-based content to home and mobile electronics.
News categories: DivX, LG Electronics, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Mobile Phones with HDMI Ports to Ship in the Millions in 2010
Dec 7, 2010 – For the first time, the number of mobile phones with HDMI ports will ship in excess of a million units in 2010, says In-Stat. Meanwhile, HDMI has become pervasive in the consumer electronics, accounting for over 350 million devices shipping in 2010.
News categories: In-Stat, Automotive, Blu-ray, DVD, Gaming, Market Research, Mobile, Optical Disc Recorder, Peripherals / Accessories, Semiconductor, Smart Home, Smart TV, Tablet

Altech Multimedia Partners With Wyplay On TV-Centric Software
Dec 6, 2010 – WYPLAY and Altech Multimedia (JSE: ALT) have unveiled their collaboration to integrate Wyplay's STB Client software. The solution is targeted at operators and broadcasters looking to provide a mixture of linear, non-linear, and OTT content to their customers.
News categories: Wyplay, Altech, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming

Widevine To Be Acquired by Google
Dec 3, 2010 – Widevine has announced that it has agreed to be acquired by Google (NASDAQ:GOOG).
News categories: Google Inc, Widevine, Conditional Access, Content Protection, Digital TV, DRM, IPTV, Streaming

IMS Research Sees Entertainment Devices Go Over-the-Top
Dec 2, 2010 – IMS Research expects the global market for OTT boxes to stagnate in 2011 and 2012 due to competition from other connected devices, and then the market is forecast to slowly decrease to 5 million units shipping in 2015.
News categories: IMS Research, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Gaming, Market Research, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming