Entertainment Merchants Association Eyes Online Video Repository
The Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA) announced that it intends to launch an online video repository in the first half of 2017.
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Via Launches MPEG xHE-AAC Patent Licensing Program
Via Licensing Corporation announced that it has launched its patent licensing program for the MPEG Extended High-Efficiency Advanced Audio Coding (xHE-AAC) audio format.
HEVC Advance Patent Pool Welcomes Sky
HEVC Advance announced that Sky plc has signed on to its HEVC/H.265 patent licensing program.
ATSC 3.0 Physical Layer Standard Approved
The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) announced that the Physical Layer transmission system for ATSC 3.0 next-generation television broadcasting has been approved as a final standard.
Opera TV Launches Over-the-Top Certification Program
Opera TV announced that it has launched a certification program for Over-the-Top (OTT) video apps and connected TV devices.
Stingray Digital Responds to Music Choice Lawsuit
Stingray Digital Group announced that it has filed an answer and counterclaim to a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Music Choice.
Sony and Intel Bring 4K Ultra HD Movies to PCs
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment announced that its 4K Ultra HD movie streaming service will be available in Q1 2017 on computers employing 7th Gen Intel Core processors.
Sony DADC Rolls Out Ven.ue Unlimited
Sony DADC New Media Solutions announced its new Ven.ue Unlimited managed cloud-based distribution service.
Digital Video Purchases and Rentals Few and Far Between
GfK announced its latest research suggests that, rather than purchasing digital copies of individual video titles, most consumers prefer watching them online or through subscription services.
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Movies Hit VUDU
Dolby Laboratories announced that movies from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment employing Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are now available on VUDU.
DEG Releases Q2 2016 Home Entertainment Report
DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group announced that it has released its second quarter 2016 home entertainment report for the United States.