Middleware and Operating System (OS) News

Veebeam Implements Technology From ST and Wyplay to Bring the Internet to Every HDTV
Sep 30, 2010 – Veebeam has announced that it had selected silicon from STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) and digital media renderer software from Wyplay for its 1080p HD media player that streams anything from your laptop to your TV.
News categories: Veebeam, STMicroelectronics, Wyplay, Digital TV, Europe, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, UK, USA

CableLabs® Joins with SCTE to Demo 'Tools' at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo® SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2010
Sep 29, 2010 – CableLabs® will join with the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) to host a booth featuring a number of operational tools and support software at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo® in New Orleans October 20-22.
News categories: CableLabs, SCTE, Cable TV, CableTecExpo, Gateway, Middleware, USA

Inview Technology sign licensing agreements to supply NEELiX platform to silicon vendors
Sep 29, 2010 – Inview Technology has announced that license agreements have been signed with a number of silicon vendors enabling the integration of its NEELiX platform. NEELiX incorporates a fully integrated EPG, media browser and personal schedule tool.
News categories: Inview, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV

Nokia Siemens Networks and KPN extend service contract for iTV
Sep 16, 2010 – Nokia Siemens Networks is providing KPN (Amsterdam: KPN) with a complete iTV solution including Nokia Siemens Networks' Ubiquity Multiscreen TV Platform client which will enable faster development of new TV streaming based applications.
News categories: Nokia Siemens Networks, KPN, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, Netherlands, Set Top Box, Streaming

UK's Project Canvas becomes YouView
Sep 16, 2010 – YouView has been revealed as the brand that will bring a new free-to-air internet-connected TV service to UK homes next year. The seven partners behind Project Canvas have announced the formation of YouView TV Ltd.
News categories: YouView, Digital TV, DVR, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Streaming, UK

Opera supports Toshiba's HbbTV success in Europe
Sep 16, 2010 – Opera Software has announced that the Opera browser will be on Toshiba's (Tokyo:6502) latest HbbTVs in Europe, the REGZA VL and WV series. Users in the United Kingdom have the added benefit of having access to the BBC iPlayer on their televisions.
News categories: Opera Software, Toshiba, Digital TV, Europe, HbbTV, Middleware, Smart TV, Streaming, UK

McObject's Embedded Database Expands Marketing Reach of Loewe Opta's Digital Televisions
Sep 15, 2010 – McObject has announced that Loewe Opta has released new digital television models with electronic programming guide (EPG) software based on eXtremeDB Fusion, ensuring fast access to schedules, programs and other data.
News categories: McObject, Loewe Opta, Middleware, Smart TV

Yahoo! Connected TV Enhances TV Viewing Experience for Millions of Toshiba Consumers
Sep 15, 2010 – Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) and Toshiba (Tokyo:6502) have announced that Yahoo! Connected TV is now available on several new models of Toshiba 46"-55" HDTVs, including the WX800 Cinema Series® 3D LED.
News categories: Yahoo!, Toshiba, Middleware, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

Amino showcases leading-edge MeeGo development work in Intel Developer Forum keynote
Sep 14, 2010 – Amino Communications (AIM: AMO) has highlighted its leading- edge development work with the MeeGo project and the Intel® Atom™ processor CE4100 in a keynote speech at Intel Developers Forum.
News categories: Amino, Intel Corp, IPTV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Streaming