Middleware and Operating System (OS) 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

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

Bluestreak Technology Selected by Bouygues Telecom to Power Bbox IPTV Interface and Widget Framework
Jun 15, 2010 – Bluestreak Technology has announced that French network operator, Bouygues Telecom, has selected the company's MachBlue™ platform to power the next-generation interface for Bouygues Telecom's popular Bbox IPTV.
News categories: Bluestreak, Bouygues Telecom, Digital TV, France, IPTV, Media Player, Middleware, Set Top Box

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

MultiChoice selects Pace to develop second-generation HD PVR
Jun 9, 2010 – South Africa-based pay TV operator, Multichoice (JSE: NPN)(LSE:NPSN), has chosen Pace plc (LSE:PIC), its existing HD technology partner, to develop a second generation high definition (HD) personal video recorder (PVR).
News categories: Pace plc, MultiChoice, Conditional Access, Digital TV, DVR, Middleware, Satellite, Set Top Box, South Africa

Vestel Standardizes on ACCESS NetFront™ Series DLNA and HbbTV Browser
Jun 8, 2010 – ACCESS CO. and Vestel Electronics have announced that Vestel has selected ACCESS NetFront™ Browser, NetFront™ Living Connect and recently announced HbbTV Plug-in package for its entire range of connected digital TVs and set-top boxes.
News categories: ACCESS CO, Vestel, Digital TV, HbbTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming

DIRECTV launches Whole-Home DVR service
Jun 7, 2010 – DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is giving customers a virtual HD DVR in any room of the home with the launch of its new DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service, which is currently available to DIRECTV customers nationwide.
News categories: DIRECTV, Digital TV, DVR, Middleware, Satellite, Set Top Box, Smart Home, USA

Digital TV Labs Appointed As First Test House For Freeview Australia EPG Product
Jun 3, 2010 – Digital TV Labs has become the first test facility to be approved by Freeview Australia as it launches its Freeview EPG product. The product includes an MHEG-based EPG, PVR functionality and support for the hybrid MHEG Interaction Channel.
News categories: Digital TV Labs, Freeview Australia, Australia, MHEG-5, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial

SiS Launches Internet iTV Platform based on Google Android 2.0
Jun 1, 2010 – Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) has unveiled a new internet-video HDTV processor, SiS365 iTV supporting the web-browsing and variously customized widgets based on Google Android 2.0 OS.
News categories: Silicon Integrated Systems, Digital TV, ICs, Middleware, Semiconductor, Streaming