Tablet / PMP (Portable Media Player) News

May 3 Launch for Mobile Digital TV Consumer Showcase in Washington, D.C.
Apr 12, 2010 – Viewers will be able to watch local digital TV broadcasts on a variety of mobile devices, including cell phones, netbooks, portable media players, and a unique adapter that can send Mobile DTV to laptops, iPhones, and iPads.
News categories: OMVC, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middleware, Mobile, Peripherals / Accessories, Semiconductor, Tablet, USA

Siano Launches Ultra Low Cost CMMB Mobile TV Chip with Enhanced Features
Mar 1, 2010 – Siano Mobile Silicon has announced the launch of the newest product in its CMMB TV receiver chip family - the SMS1184. The SMS1184 addresses the 'Qingcai' - the mobile TV service provided by CBC - China's Broadcast Corporation.
News categories: Siano Mobile Silicon, Digital TV, ICs, Mobile, Peripherals / Accessories, Portable, Semiconductor, Tablet

Sony 'dash' Personal Internet Viewer to Feature Movies and TV Episodes Streamed from Netflix
Feb 16, 2010 – Sony (Tokyo: 6758; NYSE: SNE) has announced that its dash™ personal Internet viewer will feature a dedicated application for Netflix (Nasdaq:NFLX), allowing Netflix members to instantly watch thousands of movies and TV episodes directly on the unit.
News categories: Sony Electronics, Digital TV, Smart Home, Streaming, Tablet, USA

Sonic Solutions and DivX Bring Strategic Partnership to Mobile Devices
Feb 15, 2010 – Sonic Solutions® (Nasdaq: SNIC) and DivX (Nasdaq: DIVX) have announced at Mobile World Congress an expanded partnership to enable the digital distribution of an extensive catalogue of premium titles on DivX Certified® mobile devices.
News categories: DivX, Sonic Solutions, Middleware, Mobile, MWC24, Streaming, Tablet

MIPS Technologies and Mavrix Technology Collaborate on Mobile SoC Development
Feb 10, 2010 – MIPS Technologies (Nasdaq:MIPS) and Mavrix Technology, a company developing SoCs for the Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) and portable multimedia markets, have announced that they are working together to develop a MIPS-Based™ applications processor.
News categories: MIPS Technologies, Mavrix, Digital TV, Mobile, MWC24, Portable, Semiconductor, Silicon IP, Tablet

NEC Electronics Introduces EMMA Mobile™ EV SoCs for Full HD Portable Audio-Visual Devices
Feb 10, 2010 – NEC Electronics (TSE:6723) has announced the availability of new systems-on-chip (SoCs) in the EMMA Mobile™ series. The EMMA Mobile/EV SoCs are optimized for the portable device market including portable multimedia players and mobile tablets.
News categories: NEC Electronics, Digital TV, ICs, Mobile, MWC24, Portable, Semiconductor, Tablet

DivX and Sonic Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership to Enable Digital Video Distribution
Dec 16, 2009 – Sonic Solutions (Nasdaq:SNIC) and DivX (Nasdaq:DIVX) have announced a partnership to enable the digital distribution of movies to DivX Certified® CE devices. Sonic Solutions will make movies available for download in the DivX® format.
News categories: DivX, Sonic Solutions, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Gaming, Media Player, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, Tablet, USA

Wi-Fi Becomes the Multimedia Interface of Choice for Consumer Entertainment Devices
Dec 15, 2009 – Wi-Fi has taken the entertainment device market by storm, with cameras, gaming devices (handheld and consoles), and personal media players (PMPs) incorporating the technology within the past few years, reports In-Stat.
News categories: In-Stat, Gaming, Market Research, Smart Home, Tablet

Sungale Unveils Its First IP TV -- Kula
Dec 12, 2009 – Sungale has announced the latest of its 2010 product line up, the new Kula IPTV. The Kula is an ultra portable Wi-Fi enabled IPTV device that allows users to access a large number of live streaming television programs from all over the world.
News categories: Sungale, CES2025, Smart Home, Streaming, Tablet, USA