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MStar launches Android 4.0 smart TV SoC
Apr 19, 2012 – MStar Semiconductor has unveiled a smart TV System-on-chip (SoC) with Android 4.0 embedded, for the China market. The SoC is equipped with a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1080p high definition decoding, and MStar proprietary set-top-box technologies.
News categories: MStar Semi, Android TV, China, Digital TV, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

CodecSys expands OTT Solution by Partnering with aioTV's OTT Video Platform
Apr 18, 2012 – Broadcast International (OTCBB: BCST.OB) and aioTV have announced an alliance. The agreement calls for joint services to be offered to mutual customers and partners who deliver next-generation OTT content.
News categories: Broadcast International, aioTV, Middleware, NABShow, Smartphone, Streaming, Tablet

ACCESS Extends HTML5 Browser to Support HbbTV Standard
Apr 17, 2012 – ACCESS has announced that its NetFront™ Browser NX 2.0 DTV Profile has been extended to support the HbbTV standard. NetFront Browser NX 2.0 DTV Profile is a WebKit-based HTML5 browser that features efficient memory usage, high stability and high portability.
News categories: ACCESS CO., HbbTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV

Minerva Unveils First Complete Broadband TV Solution
Apr 17, 2012 – Minerva Networks has revealed a complete pay television solution deployable over broadband networks. Built on Minerva iTVFusion 5, the new Broadband TV (BBTV) service combines linear and on-demand video content over a service provider's data network.
News categories: Minerva, Conditional Access, Content Distribution, Content Protection, DRM, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming

Japanese 'NOTTV' Mobile TV Powered by Expway Mobile Broadcast Middleware and NTT Data MSE Embedded Development Services
Apr 17, 2012 – NTT DATA MSE and Expway have announced that their solution powers the NOTTV mobile TV service in Japan. The solution is being integrated in tens of Android mobile devices this year and is expected to be in 50 million devices over the next 5 years.
News categories: Expway, NTT DATA MSE, NOTTV, Digital TV, Japan, Middleware, Mobile, NABShow

TV set shipments decreased in 2011, and it hasn't reached bottom yet
Apr 16, 2012 – IMS Research estimates indicate that worldwide TV set unit shipments during 2011 were 0.4 percent lower than in 2010, and the forecast indicates that the TV set market will experience another dip in shipments during 2012.
News categories: IMS Research, Digital TV, Market Research, Metaverse, Smart TV

Dune HD Teams with BeeSmart to Integrate Advanced Interactive IPTV Services into its Media Player Line-up
Apr 16, 2012 – Dune HD and BeeSmart have announced a partnership to bring BeeSmart-based Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and over-the-top (OTT) services to Dune HD media players. Customer availability is expected in the first half of 2012.
News categories: Dune HD, BeeSmart, IPTV, Middleware, NABShow, Set Top Box

Dune HD Signs Agreement with Nordija to Bring Advanced Interactive TV Services to its Media Player Line-up
Apr 16, 2012 – At the NAB Show 2012, Dune HD announced a partnership with Nordija to add its interactive TV to the Dune HD product line. The first Dune HD media players with Nordija's capabilities are expected to launch within the first half of this year.
News categories: Dune HD, Nordija, IPTV, Middleware, NABShow, Set Top Box

KIT digital Unveils Social TV Solution at NAB 2012
Apr 16, 2012 – KIT digital (NASDAQ: KITD) has unveiled its new social TV solution, the KIT Social Program Guide (KIT SPG). KIT SPG integrates users' social networks with their service provider's EPG, allowing viewers to enjoy a full range of social TV functions.
News categories: KIT digital, NABShow, Social TV