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

Irdeto to Deliver Secure Content Worldwide Using Adobe Flash Access 2.0
Apr 14, 2010 – Irdeto (JSE: NPN) has announced an alliance with Adobe Systems (Nasdaq: ADBE) to support Adobe® Flash® Access 2.0 content protection technology for the secure delivery of premium content to audiences around the globe.
News categories: Irdeto, Adobe Systems, Content Protection, Media Player, NABShow, Streaming

Sky Player Continues Online Expansion with Humax Deal
Apr 14, 2010 – The BSkyB (LSE:BSY) online TV service is soon to launch across Humax's new range of IP-enabled digital boxes for Freeview HD. This includes the already launched Humax HD-FOX T2, and an HD digital TV recorder planned for the coming months.
News categories: BSkyB, Humax, Digital TV, DVR, Media Player, Satellite, Set Top Box, Streaming, Terrestrial, UK

LG Electronics Demonstrates World's First ATSC Non-Real-Time 3D TV Broadcast
Apr 13, 2010 – LG Electronics (KSE: 066570.KS) is making the first public demonstration of the Non-Real-Time (NRT) technologies contemplated in ATSC 2.0. The world's first broadcast of NRT 3D TV takes place at the 2010 NAB convention in Las Vegas.
News categories: LG Electronics, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Korea, Metaverse, NABShow, Smart TV, Streaming, Terrestrial, USA

Nagravision and SkyLife Partner to Create 3D Experience for Home Viewers
Apr 13, 2010 – Nagravision (SIX:KUD.S) and SkyLife hav announced that the companies are expanding their relationship to collaborate on 3D television. Nagravision and SkyLife will create a state-of-the art 3D experience for home viewers.
News categories: Nagravision, SkyLife, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Korea, Metaverse, NABShow, Satellite

Bharti Airtel Launches DVR Service with NDS XTV Technology
Apr 13, 2010 – NDS has announced that Airtel digital TV- the DTH service from Bharti Airtel, one of Asia's leading integrated telecom services providers, has launched NDS XTV™ technology for its integrated DVR service.
News categories: NDS Group, Airtel, Digital TV, DVR, India, Middleware, Satellite, Set Top Box

Starling: new social TV platform to revolutionize TV viewing
Apr 13, 2010 – Starling, a new social TV platform, launches its first version today. Designed for mobile devices, tablet computers and the web, it provides viewers with a platform to chat, play, and interact - around a show, and with each other.
News categories: Starling, Digital TV, Mobile, Social TV, Streaming

May 3 Launch for Mobile Digital TV Consumer Showcase in Washington, D.C.
Apr 12, 2010 – Viewers will be able to watch local digital TV broadcasts on a variety of mobile devices, including cell phones, netbooks, portable media players, and a unique adapter that can send Mobile DTV to laptops, iPhones, and iPads.
News categories: OMVC, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middleware, Mobile, Peripherals / Accessories, Semiconductor, Tablet, USA

Motorola Introduces 3DTV Set-tops for Cable
Apr 12, 2010 – Motorola (NYSE: MOT) has announced software enhancements for its DCX line of set-tops that represents a breakthrough in 3D video processing, providing consumers with an exceptional and seamless 3D TV experience in their home.
News categories: Motorola, Cable TV, Digital TV, Metaverse, NABShow, Set Top Box

Mobile TV Gets Social: Axel Technologies Fuugo™ Comes to Android
Apr 12, 2010 – Axel Technologies introduces Fuugo™ to the NAB 2010 audience in Las Vegas this week. Since its launch in February, Fuugo™ has been updated with ATSC-M/H and Android capabilities making it more suitable for the US market.
News categories: Axel Technologies, Middleware, Mobile, NABShow, Social TV, USA