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

Sky Deutschland announces 3D-ready HD PVR; iPad/iPhone apps
May 4, 2010 – Sky Deutschland (XETRA: SKYD.DE) is starting a new innovation initiative. Sky subscribers can look forward to Sky+, the first fully integrated HDTV digital video recorder/receiver, tailored for Sky programming, which will come to the market in May.
News categories: Sky Deutschland, ANGA COM, Apps, Austria, Digital TV, DVR, Germany, Metaverse, Satellite, Set Top Box, Streaming, Tablet

Widevine Video Optimization and DRM for DISH Network TV Everywhere™ Service
May 3, 2010 – Widevine has announced it has been selected by DISH Network (NASDAQ:DISH) to provide adaptive streaming, virtual DVD-like 'trick play' and digital rights management (DRM) for the pay-TV provider's TV Everywhere™ service.
News categories: Widevine, DISH Network, Digital TV, DRM, Middleware, Satellite, Streaming, USA

Deutsche Telekom to show opening match of 2010 world ice hockey championships in 3D
Apr 30, 2010 – Deutsche Telekom (Frankfurt: DTE)(NYSE:DT), in cooperation with Constantin Media, PLAZAMEDIA and SPORT1, will present the opening match of the 2010 ice hockey world championships in 3D on Friday May 7.
News categories: Deutsche Telekom, Germany, IPTV, Metaverse

Dreampark Brings state of the art User Interface to Operators at ANGA Cable
Apr 29, 2010 – Dreampark will be showing the latest version of the Dreamgallery™ Middleware and Portal Generator at ANGA Cable 2010, taking place May 4-6 in Cologne, Germany.
News categories: Dreampark, ANGA COM, IPTV, Middleware

Positive first results for Surewest Advanced Digital TV
Apr 29, 2010 – SureWest Communications (Nasdaq: SURW) has announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. In late January, SureWest launched the new Advanced Digital TV (ADTV) powered by Microsoft Mediaroom platform throughout the Sacramento market.
News categories: SureWest, IPTV, Middleware, Results, Subscribers, USA

Fluendo and Metrological team up to deliver over-the-top video content
Apr 28, 2010 – Fluendo has announce that Metrological will integrate Fluendo's multimedia plug-in technology into its Metroconnect Operating System to ensure that TV viewers are able to enjoy OTT video on Metrological's Mediaconnect TV platform.
News categories: Metrological, Fluendo, Media Player, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming

Sonic Announces 'Total 3D' Initiative
Apr 28, 2010 – Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC) has announced a broad program to support the arrival of 3D in the home -- with new professional and consumer solutions for the creation, publishing, and playback of 3D digital video content.
News categories: Sonic Solutions, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Media Player, Metaverse, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming

ACCESS and Cabot Announce Platform-Independent HbbTV Plug-In Package
Apr 28, 2010 – ACCESS Co. and Cabot Communications have announced that they have jointly developed an HbbTV (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV) solution that can be plugged into any digital TV or set-top box platform.
News categories: ACCESS Co., Cabot, Digital TV, HbbTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming

3D TV shipments to witness phenomenal growth estimated at 10 million units in 2011
Apr 28, 2010 – According to WitsView, in 2011 3D TV shipments will likely witness phenomenal growth, with sales estimated at 10 million units. Furthermore, 3D TV market penetration is estimated to be close to 10% in 2012, and 20% in 2015.
News categories: WitsView, Digital TV, Market Research, Metaverse, Smart TV