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

Open Hybrid TV on show at KOBA 2010 Show
Jun 16, 2010 – Korea's Open Hybrid TV (OHTV) system has been shown for the first time at KOBA 2010 in Seoul. OHTV, which is similar in concept to HbbTV, is being developed by Samsung and LG in conjunction with three local broadcasters - KBS, SBS, and MBC.
News categories: Content Distribution, HbbTV, Korea, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Streaming

Mobile TV Services Set for Accelerated Adoption After 2012
Jun 16, 2010 – Several factors have hindered the widespread deployment and adoption of mobile cellular and broadcast TV services to date. However the market inhibitors are being addressed and worldwide adoption will accelerate starting in 2012 through 2015.
News categories: ABI Research, Digital TV, Market Research, Mobile

Nintendo Introduces Glasses-Free 3D Gaming
Jun 15, 2010 – At the E3 Expo, Nintendo (Tokyo:7974) gave the world the first look at a portable system that lets people view games in 3D, without the need for special glasses.
News categories: Nintendo, Gaming, Metaverse

Boxee to Team with Sonic Solutions on Premium Content Streaming
Jun 15, 2010 – Sonic Solutions® (Nasdaq: SNIC) has announced that Boxee will license RoxioNow™ to power premium entertainment storefronts through its Web-to-TV desktop application, as well as upcoming set-top boxes, TVs, and mobile devices running Boxee.
News categories: Sonic Solutions, Boxee, Content Distribution, Media Player, Set Top Box, Streaming, USA

Singapore gears up for the Future of Media
Jun 15, 2010 – Singapore is gearing up to exploit the opportunities in a rapidly-transforming media landscape with initiatives that include the start of a 3D TV trial across multiple platforms and the award of funding to innovative industry projects.
News categories: Media Development Authority, Cable TV, IPTV, Metaverse, Singapore, Streaming, Terrestrial

StarHub Offers Mobile Television Service with SeaChange Multi-Screen Video Solution
Jun 15, 2010 – StarHub (Singapore: CC3) has deployed SeaChange International's (NASDAQ: SEAC) Intelligent Video Platform in support of its mobile TV service. StarHub TV on Mobile offers users the ability to view 24 pay channels on their mobile handsets.
News categories: SeaChange, StarHub, BroadcastAsia, Content Distribution, Mobile, Singapore

Chunghwa Telecom Chooses Envivio to Drive iPhone, 3GPP Mobile TV Service
Jun 15, 2010 – Envivio has announced that N-Type, a systems integrator in Taiwan, is deploying an Envivio Mobile TV Headend that will enhance the capabilities of Taiwan's largest telecommunications company, Chunghwa Telecom (TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT).
News categories: Envivio, Chunghwa Telecom, N-Type, 5G, Content Distribution, Mobile, Taiwan

Growing Shipments of Web-enabled CE Devices is Foundation for TV Widgets Market
Jun 15, 2010 – The rapid growth of web-enabled CE devices, which In-Stat projects will reach 83.4 million units by 2014, is the foundation for a vibrant TV Widget Market.
News categories: In-Stat, Blu-ray, Market Research, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

Inverto Digital Labs launches Volksbox
Jun 11, 2010 – Inverto Digital Labs has unveiled the Volksbox, an advanced hybrid satellite receiver compliant with the HD+ specifications and incorporating Nagra Conditional Access, a WiFi interface and a built-in browser for easy access to internet services.
News categories: Inverto, Austria, Conditional Access, Germany, HbbTV, Luxembourg, Middleware, Satellite, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Streaming