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

26,000 3D TVs sold to date in Germany
Aug 5, 2010 – According to a survey commissioned by BITKOM, the number of 3D-capable TVs sold in Germany since their launch in March has reached 26,000, with 16 million Germans, or 1 in 6 of the population, saying that they want to buy a 3D TV.
News categories: BITKOM, Germany, Market Research, Metaverse, Smart TV

Sonic Solutions and Widevine Team to Expand Mobile Movie Access
Aug 5, 2010 – Sonic Solutions® (Nasdaq: SNIC) and Widevine have announced that they are collaborating to provide retailers the opportunity to offer movie services on a broad array of mobile devices and smart phones from a range of manufacturers.
News categories: Sonic Solutions, Widevine, Content Protection, DRM, Media Player, Mobile, Portable, Streaming

DISH Network Introduces World's First DVR Scheduler App Optimized for the Apple iPad
Aug 5, 2010 – DISH Network (Nasdaq: DISH) has announced DISH Remote Access. DISH Remote Access is the first and only app from a TV service provider specifically designed for the iPad that allows users to control their televisions and manage their programming remotely.
News categories: DISH Network, DVR, Middleware, Portable, Satellite, Set Top Box, USA

TELUS customers first in North America to use their Xbox 360 as digital television box
Aug 4, 2010 – TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) are bringing a North American premiere to Canadian homes, enabling the Xbox 360 to directly access TELUS' Optik TV service.
News categories: TELUS, Microsoft, Darren Entwistle, Greg Barber, Canada, Digital TV, DVR, Gaming, IPTV, Middleware

MHEG Community Welcomes RTÉ's Selection Of MHEG For Irish DTT
Aug 4, 2010 – IMPALA, the International MHEG Promotion Alliance, has welcomed the news that Ireland's public broadcaster RTÉ has selected MHEG as the interactive middleware for the rollout of its national DTT service.
News categories: IMPALA, RTÉ, Ireland, MHEG-5, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial

ACCESS Brings Seamless Digital Living to IBC 2010
Aug 3, 2010 – ACCESS CO. has announced its attendance at IBC 2010. ACCESS will showcase TV browser and DLNA-based solutions that enable its customers to provide the consumer with seamless connectivity across all devices, including the TV and the set-top box.
News categories: ACCESS CO., IBCShow, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming

Tru2way® Home Networking Event Demonstrates DVR Content Sharing Between STBs and DLNA Devices
Aug 3, 2010 – A CableLabs® interop has demonstrated sharing of premium DVR content among multiple tru2way® set-top boxes and DLNA Certified® devices, such as connected TVs, game consoles, PCs and mobile devices, over a home network in a secure manner.
News categories: CableLabs, Cable TV, DVR, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, USA

Ocean Blue demonstrates innovative middleware solutions at IBC 2010
Aug 3, 2010 – Ocean Blue Software will be showcasing its latest innovations in digital TV middleware at this year's IBC, including some new and exciting developments!
News categories: Ocean Blue Software, IBCShow, Middleware

DivX Continues to Build Global Momentum in Digital TVs with New Skyworth Partnership
Aug 2, 2010 – DivX (Nasdaq: DIVX) and Skyworth (Hong Kong: 0751) have announced a new partnership in which Skyworth will integrate DivX® technology into its line of 2010 digital TVs (DTVs).
News categories: DivX, Skyworth, Media Player, Smart TV