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

Amino unveils power of IP technology
Aug 31, 2007 – Amino will be hosting an array of demonstrations showing the latest innovations in Internet TV and IPTV at IBC in Amsterdam, Holland.
News categories: DVR, IBCShow, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming

D-Link and DivX Sign Agreement to Release First DivX Connected Device
Aug 31, 2007 – The evolution of the digital home is set to make a significant step forward with the D-Link DSM-330 DivX Connected™ HD Media Player, the world's first DivX Connected consumer electronics device.
News categories: DivX, D-Link, Digital TV, France, Germany, IFABerlin, Media Player, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Streaming, UK

Alticast Demonstrates AltiCaptor Blu-ray Disc Java Solution on Broadcom's Single-Chip BCM7440 Platform
Aug 30, 2007 – Alticast has announced that it will be demonstrating its AltiCaptor Blu-ray Disc Java (BDJ) solution at the IFA consumer electronics tradeshow in Berlin, Germany, from August 31st through September 5th.
News categories: Blu-ray, Digital TV, DVD, IFABerlin, Middleware, Semiconductor

NDS Unveils Initiatives to Reduce Carbon Emissions, Demonstrating its Commitment to the Environment
Aug 30, 2007 – NDS has announced a host of initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and helping digital TV subscribers reduce their energy consumption. The cornerstone of the NDS environmental strategy is its R&D efforts to reduce the power consumption of set-top boxes (STBs) and digital video recorders (DVRs).
News categories: NDS, Digital TV, DVR, IBCShow, Middleware, Set Top Box, Software

Accedo and DivX Partner to Offer Gaming Services on the DivX Connected Platform
Aug 30, 2007 – Accedo Broadband and DivX, Inc. have announced that Accedo's diverse selection of TV gaming services will be integrated into the DivX Connected platform.
News categories: Digital TV, Gaming, IFABerlin, IPTV, Media Player, Middleware

New ZDFmediathek at the IFA in Berlin
Aug 30, 2007 – Large picture, modern design and user-friendly control: ZDF is presenting its revamped Mediathek online video player at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin.
News categories: ZDF, Germany, IFABerlin, Media Player, Streaming

LG Electronics Launches its First DivX Certified Digital Television
Aug 30, 2007 – DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ: DIVX) and LG Electronics, Inc. (LG) have announced the launch of DivX®-certified Time Machine TV Series both in Plasma and LCD models.
News categories: Digital TV, IFABerlin, Media Player, Smart TV

Sunplus Presents World's First DVD SoC Solution SPHE8203A with DivX HD Playability at IFA2007
Aug 30, 2007 – Sunplus Technology (TSE:2401) (LSE:SUPD) has launched its new generation DVD player platform - SPHE8203A, which is the world's first SoC solution to support DivX high definition content playback. Sunplus will demonstrate SPHE8203A and its reference design at IFA 2007 (Stand 116, Hall 26) during Aug. 31-Sep. 5.
News categories: Digital TV, DVD, ICs, IFABerlin, Media Player, Semiconductor

Opera to provide browser technology for Sony's new BRAVIA Internet Video Link
Aug 30, 2007 – Opera Software has announced that Sony Electronics has selected the Opera browser for Sony's new BRAVIA Internet Video Link, a module that attaches to the back of new Bravia televisions to access select free Internet video content.
News categories: Digital TV, Middleware, North America, Smart TV, Software, Streaming