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

SENSIO Licenses Its 3D Technology to Top Semiconductor Manufacturer for CE Applications
Oct 4, 2010 – SENSIO® Technologies (TSX VENTURE:SIO) has announced that a global leader in semiconductors is integrating SENSIO® 3D technology into its products to offer its customers premium-quality 3D capability.
News categories: SENSIO, Licensing, Metaverse, Semiconductor, Silicon IP

Toshiba Unveils World First 3D LCD TVs without Dedicated Glasses
Oct 4, 2010 – Toshiba (TOKYO: 6502) has unveiled the world's first LCD TVs that offer comprehensive 3D capabilities without any need for dedicated glasses. The new 'Glasses-less 3D REGZA GL1' series offers two models with screen sizes of 20-inches and 12-inches.
News categories: Toshiba, Digital TV, Japan, Metaverse, Smart TV

Free adds 4 channels and 2 VOD services in 3D
Sep 30, 2010 – Iliad has announced the introduction of 4 new channels and 2 new video on demand services (VOD) exclusive to its 'Free' IPTV offer and broadcast in 3D. Free is the first in France to broadcast genuine 3D channels.
News categories: Iliad, Digital TV, France, IPTV, Metaverse

Veebeam Implements Technology From ST and Wyplay to Bring the Internet to Every HDTV
Sep 30, 2010 – Veebeam has announced that it had selected silicon from STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) and digital media renderer software from Wyplay for its 1080p HD media player that streams anything from your laptop to your TV.
News categories: Veebeam, STMicroelectronics, Wyplay, Digital TV, Europe, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, UK, USA

CableLabs® Joins with SCTE to Demo 'Tools' at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo® SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2010
Sep 29, 2010 – CableLabs® will join with the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) to host a booth featuring a number of operational tools and support software at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo® in New Orleans October 20-22.
News categories: CableLabs, SCTE, Cable TV, CableTecExpo, Gateway, Middleware, USA

Inview Technology sign licensing agreements to supply NEELiX platform to silicon vendors
Sep 29, 2010 – Inview Technology has announced that license agreements have been signed with a number of silicon vendors enabling the integration of its NEELiX platform. NEELiX incorporates a fully integrated EPG, media browser and personal schedule tool.
News categories: Inview, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV

Virgin Media brings 3D TV to UK living rooms
Sep 28, 2010 – Virgin Media (NASDAQ:VMED, LSE:VMED) has announced the launch of 3D Movies On Demand - the first digital TV service to bring cutting edge 3D straight to UK TV screens - for all Virgin Media TV customers, with a 3D-ready set top box, TV and glasses.
News categories: Virgin Media, Cable TV, Digital TV, DVR, Metaverse, Set Top Box, UK

Sony SMP-N100: BRAVIA Internet Video and Content Streaming Throughout the House
Sep 27, 2010 – BRAVIA Internet Video is a feature of Sony TVs. Now Sony (Tokyo: 6758; NYSE: SNE) opens it up to any room with its SMP-N100, a Network Media Player also offering Wi-Fi connection to a home network, and DLNA compatibility to stream a wide range of audio and video content.
News categories: Sony Corp, Apps, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Streaming

Allegro DVT introduces its H.264 SVC and H.264 MVC Compliance Test Suites
Sep 21, 2010 – Allegro DVT has announced the availability of its H.264 SVC Scalable High Profile at Level 4.2 and H.264 MVC Stereo High Profile at Level 4.1 compliance test suites.
News categories: Allegro DVT, Media Player, Semiconductor