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Sling Media Ports SlingLoaded™ Technology to ViXS® XCode® Network Media Processors
Jan 9, 2012 – ViXS Systems has announced that Sling Media (NASDAQ: SATS) has ported its Slingbox technology to the ViXS XCode network media processor. This partnership makes the Slingbox Software Development Kit (SbSDK) available on XCode media processors.
News categories: ViXS Systems, Sling Media, Digital TV, Middleware, Placeshifting, Semiconductor, Smart Home

INTEK Digital selects Opera to deliver better Web on world first Android-based hybrid set-top boxes
Jan 9, 2012 – Opera Software and INTEK Digital have announced that the two companies will work together. Opera Software will provide licenses for the Opera Devices SDK on its Android-based Hybrid set-top box (STB) including HbbTV.
News categories: Opera Software, INTEK Digital, CES2025, Digital TV, HbbTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming

BSkyB Customers to Enjoy 'Augmented TV' Through zeebox Partnership
Jan 9, 2012 – BSkyB (LSE:BSY) has entered into a strategic partnership with zeebox. Launching in the first half of 2012, Sky and zeebox will offer a companion app experience for Sky customers which offers unique 'augmented' TV viewing features.
News categories: BSkyB, zeebox, Apps, Ireland, Satellite, Smartphone, Tablet, UK

Mobile500 Alliance Demonstrates End-to-End Solution for Monetizing Mobile DTV at CES®
Jan 9, 2012 – The Mobile500 Alliance has unveiled an end-to-end solution that will enable its member broadcasters to build new revenue streams through Mobile DTV. The solution is to be made available to member companies after beta launch and evaluation in Seattle.
News categories: Mobile500 Alliance, CES2025, Content Distribution, Middleware, Mobile, Semiconductor, USA

Lenovo K91 -- the World's First Smart TV to Run Android 4.0 OS
Jan 9, 2012 – Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) (PINK SHEETS: LNVGY) has unveiled its 'Personal Cloud' vision, marking the transformation of the company from a 'personal computer' manufacturer to a 'personal cloud solution' provider.
News categories: Lenovo, CES2025, China, Digital TV, Middleware, Smart TV

eyeSight Presents Gesture Recognition and Hand-Tracking Technology Tailored to Set-Top-Boxes
Jan 6, 2012 – eyeSight Mobile Technologies has released a Gesture Recognition software-based solution designed particularly for the Set-Top-Box (STB) market. The solution will be presented at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Association (CES) show.
News categories: eyeSight Mobile, CES2025, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box

LG to Introduce Google TV at CES 2012
Jan 5, 2012 – LG Electronics (KSE: 066570) will introduce its highly anticipated Google TV at CES. LG Smart TV with Google TV combines the familiarity of Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android OS with the convenience and comfort of LG's 3D and Smart TV technologies.
News categories: LG Electronics, Google TV, Apps, CES2025, Digital TV, Smart TV, USA

RVU Alliance Announces Major Update to RVU Specification
Jan 5, 2012 – The RVU Alliance has announced a major upgrade to the RVU protocol standard. The RVU 2.0 specification is under development and will be released in early 2012.
News categories: RVU Alliance, Digital TV, Gateway, Home Server, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV

ACCESS™MyTV OTT Multiscreen Video Platform Launches at CES
Jan 5, 2012 – ACCESS CO. has announced that it will launch its social video monetization platform ACCESS™MyTV at CES. ACCESSMyTV is an open, multi-screen platform for connected devices, which allows for the monetization of free and premium web content, games and apps.
News categories: ACCESS CO., Apps, CES2025, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Smartphone, Streaming, Tablet