Digital TV News: Currys
Rovi Enters Agreement With Dixons for Rovi Entertainment Store Implementation in the UK
Feb 28, 2012 – Rovi Corporation (Nasdaq:ROVI) has announced that Dixons (LSE:DXNS) has licensed the Rovi Entertainment Store to power a new over-the-top movie service - KNOWHOW Movies™ - in the UK.
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Rovi Corp, Dixons, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Media Player, MWC24, Streaming, UK
Oregan widens distribution with Dixons Retail's Logik Smart TV
Nov 21, 2011 – Oregan Networks has announced that it now supplies its web services platform for Logik, one of Dixons Retail's portfolio of exclusive brands in the UK.
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Oregan Networks, Dixons, Middleware, Smart TV, Streaming, UK
Samsung Takes 3D TV into the UK Home
May 18, 2010 – Samsung (Seoul: 005930) has announced the sale of the first 3D televisions in the UK. The 3D TV is available stand alone or as a 3D package bundle, complete with a Samsung 3D Blu-ray player and two pairs of Samsung Active Shutter 3D glasses.
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Samsung, Metaverse, Smart TV, UK
IP Vision and Netgem Unveil HD Hybrid Freeview+ STB
Mar 23, 2010 – IP Vision and Netgem will showcase their High-Definition Freeview+ Hybrid DTT set top box (STB) at the IPTV World Forum. The FetchTV SmartBox 8320HD will be shown on IP Vision's Stand and features Netgem's latest DVB-T2 hardware reference design.
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IP Vision, Netgem, Digital TV, DVB-T2, DVR, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming, Terrestrial, UK, Video Exchange
Freesat nears 400,000 sales mark after first year
May 7, 2009 – The UK's Freesat subscription-free digital satellite TV service has celebrated its first birthday. Sales are on track to reach 400,000 units.
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Freesat, Digital TV, DVR, Market Research, Satellite, Set Top Box, UK
UK - Freesat launches today
May 6, 2008 – Freesat, the new, free, digital satellite television service has launched. Freesat is a joint venture between the BBC and ITV.
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Freesat, BBC, ITV, Digital TV, Satellite, Set Top Box, Smart TV, UK
BT Vision now available to self install
Nov 8, 2007 – BT Vision is now available for customers to self install for a one-off connection fee of just £30 - making it even better value for people looking to enjoy Freeview and a vast range of film, sport, music and television programming on-demand, with no compulsory subscription.
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BT Vision, Comtrend, Broadband, IPTV, Smart Home, Terrestrial, UK
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