Digital TV News: Yahoo

Toshiba to Unveil Leading Edge Technologies at CES 2011
Jan 5, 2011 – Toshiba (TOKYO:6502) has invited visitors to CES 2011 to experience the company's latest advances in digital technologies and new products and services, including 3D TV without the need for dedicated glasses.
News categories: Toshiba, CES2024, Metaverse, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming

Parks Associates forecasts sales of Internet-connectable TV devices soaring to 350 million by 2015
Jan 4, 2011 – Consumer desire for on-demand and online video content will motivate sales of Internet-connectable TV devices to nearly 350 million units worldwide by 2015, setting the stage for intense competition in app development, Parks Associates reports.
News categories: Parks Associates, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Gaming, Market Research, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming

Yahoo! Connected TV Enhances TV Viewing Experience for Millions of Toshiba Consumers
Sep 15, 2010 – Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) and Toshiba (Tokyo:6502) have announced that Yahoo! Connected TV is now available on several new models of Toshiba 46"-55" HDTVs, including the WX800 Cinema Series® 3D LED.
News categories: Yahoo!, Toshiba, Middleware, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

Verimatrix Announces Support of Microsoft PlayReady DRM for VCAS 3.0 MultiRights Solution
Sep 13, 2010 – Verimatrix has announced that it has licensed Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) PlayReady Server technology in order to provide integrated MultiRights™ support for devices that support Microsoft PlayReady digital rights management (DRM).
News categories: Verimatrix, PlayReady, Content Protection, DRM, IBC2023, Streaming

Yahoo! and Vestel Group Partner to Deliver Yahoo! Connected TV Across Europe
Sep 3, 2010 – Yahoo! (NASDAQ:YHOO) and Vestel (Istanbul: VESTL) have announced that consumers across Europe will soon be able to easily access thousands of content sources, movies, TV shows, social networks, videos, and other kinds of Internet content through Yahoo! Connected TV.
News categories: Yahoo!, Vestel, Smart TV, Streaming

Lowest Cost, Lowest Power RVU Offered by Sigma Designs
Sep 1, 2010 – Sigma Designs (Nasdaq:SIGM) has announced the immediate availability of RVU®-compatible client software for its high-performance, low-cost media processing chipsets and reference designs.
News categories: Sigma Designs, JetHead Development, RVU Alliance, IBC2023, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home

VIZIO and HULU Team Up to Bring Web-Based Entertainment Direct to the TV
Jun 29, 2010 – VIZIO has announced the addition of Hulu Plus™ to its VIZIO INTERNET APPS™ (VIA) platform. Hulu Plus is the first ad-supported subscription service to offer current season runs of hit TV programs from ABC, FOX and NBC, in HD, for only $9.99 a month.
News categories: Hulu, VIZIO, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

TV Widgets/Apps Key to Monetizing OTT Video
Apr 20, 2010 – Most consumer electronics (CE) device manufacturers are introducing software platforms that support widgets--also called TV applications, reports In-Stat. This sets the stage for a burgeoning new market.
News categories: In-Stat, Digital TV, Market Research, Middleware, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

MIPS Technologies Leverages Yahoo! TV Widgets for MIPS-Based™ DTV Platforms
Jan 7, 2010 – MIPS (Nasdaq:MIPS) has announced integration of the Yahoo! (Nasdaq:YHOO) Widget Engine for MIPS-Based™ digital home devices. MIPS will develop an reference platform running the Yahoo! Widget Engine for digital TV and set-top box applications.
News categories: MIPS Technologies, Yahoo!, CES2024, Digital TV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Silicon IP, Smart TV, Streaming