Portable (Tablet, PMP, camcorder, …) News

DIVA AG Selects Widevine to Expand Service to New Platforms
Nov 16, 2010 – Widevine has announced that DIVA AG will utilize Widevine's video optimization and DRM platform to enable the delivery of DIVA AG's content to mobile devices including Android phones, iPhones, iPads, and specific connected TV sets.
News categories: Widevine, DIVA AG, Content Distribution, Content Protection, DRM, Mobile, Portable, Streaming

Silicon Image Introduces MHL™-Enabled Intellectual Property Cores
Nov 8, 2010 – Silicon Image (NASDAQ: SIMG) has announced the availability of intellectual property (IP) cores that support the MHL™ standard. MHL is a mobile HD interface standard optimized for connecting portable devices to HD TVs and displays.
News categories: Silicon Image, Mobile High-Definition Link, Mobile, Portable, Semiconductor, Silicon IP, Smart Home, Smart TV

Worldwide Mobile TV Tuner Market Value to Exceed $400 Million by 2014
Nov 2, 2010 – Digital mobile TV services are ramping up throughout Asia, as well as Latin America. In the US, new ATSC mobile DTV services are launching. As a result, In-Stat expects the worldwide market value of mobile TV tuners to exceed $400 million by 2014.
News categories: In-Stat, Digital TV, Market Research, Mobile, Portable, Semiconductor

INFO-TV-FM to work with Vedia on DVB-H devices for Poland
Oct 7, 2010 – Vedia has announced that it is working with INFO-TV-FM to produce a consumer terminal for INFO-TV-FM's forthcoming DVB-H mobile TV service. The terminal will be a combined TV receiver, portable audio/video player and e-book/e-newspaper reader.
News categories: INFO-TV-FM, Vedia, Digital TV, Mobile, Poland, Portable, Tablet

Silicon Image Unveils First MHL™ Products
Oct 4, 2010 – Silicon Image (NASDAQ: SIMG) has announced the availability of its first products that include support for the new MHL™ (Mobile High-Definition Link) standard - an MHL transmitter, an MHL-to-HDMI bridge and an MHL-enabled HDTV port processor.
News categories: Silicon Image, Mobile High-Definition Link, Blu-ray, Digital TV, ICs, Mobile, Portable, Semiconductor, Smart Home, Smart TV, Tablet

Wireless HD Video-Enabled HDTV's: Playing in a Neighborhood Near You
Sep 20, 2010 – There are significant price and performance issues that need to be overcome before device manufacturers fully adopt wireless HD technology. However, manufacturers are already offering models boasting Wireless HD, says In-Stat.
News categories: In-Stat, Blu-ray, Camcorder, Market Research, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV

Irdeto Partners with Bluestreak Technology, APRICO Solutions and Axel Springer at IBC 2010 to Demonstrate a New Interactive Social TV Experience
Sep 10, 2010 – At IBC 2010, Irdeto (JSE: NPN) will partner with Bluestreak Technology, APRICO Solutions and Axel Springer Digital TV Guide to demonstrate a new interactive Social TV experience that unites televisions with connected devices.
News categories: Irdeto, Bluestreak, APRICO, Axel Springer, IBCShow, Media Player, Middleware, Portable, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Social TV

Solaris Mobile Announces 2nd Generation Mobile Pocket Gateway Device
Sep 8, 2010 – Solaris Mobile has announced the development of its 2nd Generation Mobile Pocket Gateway device allowing the reception of services in S-Band on smart phones.
News categories: Solaris Mobile, Elektrobit, Europe, Gateway, IBCShow, Mobile, Portable

Sony Announces 'Video On Demand powered by Qriocity™' Extending Into Europe
Sep 1, 2010 – Sony Online Services (SOLS) is now called Qriocity™. Qriocity is a network service platform that connects many Sony (Tokyo: 6758; NYSE: SNE) network-enabled devices and allows consumers to enjoy high quality entertainment across multiple devices.
News categories: Sony Corp, Qriocity, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Gaming, IFABerlin, Portable, Smart TV, Streaming