Remote Control Overload Spoils the Mood

Logitech announced that a new study it commissioned suggests that many consumers suffer from remote control overload and show a clear interest in technologies that make home entertainment simple again.

DVD6C Settles Royalty Dispute with QOL

The DVD6C Licensing Group (DVD6C) announced that its authorized licensor, Toshiba Corporation, has reached a settlement of its arbitration claim for unpaid royalties allegedly due from Quantum Optical Laboratories S.A.S. (QOL) (France) under the DVD6C patent license.

Microsoft Zune Expands Internationally

Microsoft Corp. announced the further international expansion of Zune, its digital entertainment service. According to the statement, this fall, Zune will expand its music and video footprint and bring the free Zune software, Zune Marketplace online store, Zune Pass music subscription service and enhanced features on Zune.net to new markets on Windows-based PCs, Windows Phone …

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Rovi Expands TotalGuide in Europe

Rovi Corporation (formerly Macrovision) announced that it has established new relationships with more than 19 European content providers, growing the number of services eligible to deliver their content through TotalGuide in Europe to more than 34 providers.

Panasonic France Unveils Blu-ray Disc Recorders

Panasonic Corporation announced two new DIGA Blu-ray Disc recorders for the French market, the DMR-BW880 and DMR-BW780 (successors to the DMR-BW850 and DMR-BW750).