Software (Media Players, Middleware, Browsers, Stacks, …) News

DISH Introduces Commercial-Free TV With 'Auto Hop'
May 10, 2012 – DISH (NASDAQ: DISH) has announced an 'Auto Hop' capability for its Hopper whole-home HD DVR system which allows customers to skip all commercials for most recorded primetime HD programs shown on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC when viewed the day after airing.
News categories: DISH Network, Digital TV, DVR, Middleware, Satellite, Set Top Box, USA

Zero Growth in Overall TV Shipments in 2012; 3D TV Shipments to Soar 90%
May 9, 2012 – TV shipments to developed markets, especially Western Europe and Japan, are expected to be down 11% Y/Y in 2012, offseting the forecasted 8% Y/Y growth in emerging markets, according to DisplaySearch.
News categories: DisplaySearch, Digital TV, Market Research, Metaverse, Smart TV

SeaChange Innovates Cable's Deployed Set-Top Boxes with Nitro Now™ Subscriber Experience
May 8, 2012 – With the goal of improving the consumer experience on all video-enabled devices, SeaChange International (NASDAQ: SEAC), has released its Nitro Now™ subscriber experience set-top software. It will be demonstrated at The Cable Show 2012.
News categories: SeaChange, Cable TV, Middleware, Set Top Box

Alticast 'Windmill' interactive ecosystem for TV operators at The Cable Show
May 7, 2012 – Alticast has announced that they will present 'Windmill™,' their complete product eco-system based on the company's next generation service delivery platform, at The Cable Show in Boston, May 21-23.
News categories: Alticast, Videon Central, Middleware

TechnoTrend Görler Launches User Interface for Oper­ator Advertising and Customer Service at ANGA Cable
May 3, 2012 – TechnoTrend Görler (TTG) is to show its new middleware and user interface at ANGA Cable in Cologne. The in-house development allows customisation of the user interface using company logos, advertising and customer service pages.
News categories: TechnoTrend, ANGA COM, Middleware, Set Top Box

LG Introduces Streaming Multimedia Cloud for all Three Screens
Apr 30, 2012 – LG (KSE: 066570) has announced the beta opening of its LG Cloud service with the aim of providing seamless connectivity and streaming access to all digital content across Android smartphones, PCs and smart TVs, without a separate set-top box.
News categories: LG Electronics, Apps, Smart TV, Smartphone, Streaming

BeeSmart middleware compliant with Amino STBs
Apr 24, 2012 – BeeSmart has announced that its middleware is compliant with the IPTV/OTT set-top box range of Amino (AIM: AMO). The middleware combines a fast user interface, an intelligent content recommendation system, VoIP on TV and OTT support.
News categories: BeeSmart, Amino, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming

LG launches second generation 3D smartphone in Europe
Apr 23, 2012 – LG (KSE: 066570) has announced the roll-out in Europe of its glasses-free 3D-capable Optimus 3D Max. The second-generation 3D smartphone boasts an enhanced chipset and more enticing 3D entertainment features in a slimmer and lighter body.
News categories: LG Electronics, Europe, Metaverse, Smartphone

IN Media Announces Tablet PCs and IP Set Top Box on Android 2.3
Apr 23, 2012 – IN Media (IMDC.OB) has announced that they have begun to ship Android-based Tablet PCs with telephony capabilities using CDMA and GSM SIM cards, and an IP Set Top box that brings web content to large screen TVs transforming a TV into Smart TV.
News categories: IN Media Corp, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming, Tablet