Media Player News

Cloakware Introduces DTCP-IP Media Player Solution
Aug 12, 2009 – Cloakware (JSE: NPN) has announced its DTCP-IP Media Player solution, designed to enable cable operators to secure and monetize programming content within the home entertainment network.
News categories: Cloakware, Cable TV, Content Protection, DRM, Media Player, Smart Home

LG to Bring VUDU HD Movie Service to Broadband HDTVs
Jul 29, 2009 – LG Electronics (Seoul: 066570) will be the first to introduce broadband HDTVs with the instant-access high-definition (HD) movie service from VUDU. VUDU on-demand movies will be available on LG's TVs with 'NetCast Entertainment Access,' beginning next month.
News categories: VUDU, LG Electronics, Digital TV, Media Player, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

BBC Trust publishes additional information on Project Canvas
Jul 24, 2009 – The BBC Trust, following the first period of public consultation, has asked the BBC Executive to provide more information on the proposals. The Trust has published the Executive's response and the timetable for the remainder of the process.
News categories: BBC Trust, Project Canvas, Digital TV, IPTV, Media Player, Middleware, Regulation, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, Terrestrial, UK

Sonic and Widevine Team to Put Hollywood Hits on USB Flash Media Drives
Jul 23, 2009 – Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC) and Widevine have announced they are enabling the delivery of premium movies on USB flash memory devices. The CinemaNow USB Movie Drives™ will include a media player to enable PC playback of movie content offline.
News categories: Widevine, Sonic Solutions, Digital TV, Media Player, Peripherals / Accessories, Streaming

Fujisoft Teams with Sonic Solutions to Deliver Hollywood Hits to Wii Game Console
Jun 25, 2009 – Sonic Solutions® (Nasdaq: SNIC) has announced that it is partnering with Fujisoft to deliver premium entertainment to the Nintendo Wii game console via Fujisoft's 'Minna no Theater Wii' video-on-demand service in Japan.
News categories: Sonic Solutions, Fujisoft, Paramount Pictures, Digital TV, Gaming, Japan, Media Player, Streaming

Sonic Solutions Selects Widevine for Video Optimization and DRM
Jun 8, 2009 – Widevine® and Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC) have announced that Widevine adaptive streaming, interactive DVD/Blu-ray features and DRM will help facilitate Roxio® CinemaNow® digital entertainment on broadband-enabled consumer electronics.
News categories: Widevine, Sonic Solutions, Blu-ray, Content Protection, Digital TV, DRM, DVR, Gaming, Media Player, Smart TV, Streaming, Tablet, USA

Sonic and LG Electronics Provide Instant Access to Hollywood Hits
Jun 5, 2009 – Consumers can now digitally stream movies from Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC) - including new releases from major Hollywood studios - on Blu-ray Disc players from LG Electronics (KSE: 066570.KS), the companies have announced.
News categories: Sonic Solutions, LG Electronics, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Media Player, Streaming, USA

Nexstreaming and RMI Team up to Deliver CMMB Mobile TV
Jun 4, 2009 – RMI Corporation and Nexstreaming have announced that they have successfully combined and optimized their technologies to enable first-in-class devices supporting mobile TV services over China Mobile Multimedia Broadcasting (CMMB) network.
News categories: RMI Corp, Nexstreaming, China, Media Player, Middleware, Mobile, Semiconductor

CyberLink Unveils High-Definition 3D Movie Playback on PCs at Computex
Jun 2, 2009 – CyberLink (5203.TW) is showcasing for the first time its high definition 3D movie playback technology using PowerDVD at Computex 2009. 3D cinemas will soon come to a PC near you.
News categories: CyberLink, Digital TV, Media Player, Metaverse, Streaming