Orange to Employ DTS on IPTV Service
DTS, Inc. announced an agreement with Orange Group, for the use of DTS technology on Orange’s IPTV service.
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Technicolor Updates Set-top Boxes for Bouygues Telecom
Technicolor and Bouygues Telecom announced the development of a new TV user interface for Bouygues Telecom Bbox customers and new software for the Technicolor DBI 8500 set-top boxes used by Bouygues.
MPEG-4 MVC Delivers 3D Over Internet and Satellite
Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications announced that at IBC, researchers will showcase how 3D movies can be transmitted via Internet and digital television (satellite, cable, etc.) by employing MPEG-4 Multiview Video Coding (MVC). According to the statement, it is also possible to maintain the compatibility of MVC-coded 3D movies with older televisions and set-top boxes (STB) …
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Panasonic Activates Twitter on VIERA CAST Plasma HDTVs
Panasonic announced that it has activated Twitter on its VIERA CAST enabled HDTVs. According to the statement, Twitter will also be available on VIERA CAST-enabled Blu-ray Disc (BD) Players at a later date. The addition of Twitter, a real-time global information network, was announced in January 2010 at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Hybrid Web-to-TV Set Top Boxes Gaining Popularity
In-Stat announced that the hybrid Web-to-TV Set Top Box (STB) market will reach $1.3 billion (US) worldwide by 2014.
GenosTV Seeks Beta Testers for Virtual Cable TV Service
GenosTV announced that it is seeking beta testers for its next generation cable television service According to the statement, GenosTV plans to deliver its television service to any Internet-connected device, including the latest generation of Internet-connected televisions and wireless Blu-ray Disc (BD) players.
Singapore Takes 3D TV Out for a Spin
The Media Development Authority of Singapore announced that Singapore has launched a Stereoscopic 3D TV trial. According to the statement, the one-year trial kicked off June 15, 2010 on terrestrial TV, cable TV and Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) in partnership with MediaCorp, Starhub and SingTel and involved the 3D recording of the National Day Parade. …
Sigma Designs Reorganizes
Sigma Designs announced a major reorganization of the company. According to the statement, this reorganization includes the launch of two strategic business groups – the Media Processor Business Group and the Home Connectivity Business Group – as well as a Worldwide Sales Group.
Plasma HDTV Entering 2010 Stronger Than Ever
The Plasma Display Coalition announced that plasma television is entering 2010 stronger than ever. According to the statement, LG Electronics and Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company are planning more than 30 new models that offer a wide variety of new technologies and entertainment features, highlighted by ultra-thin designs and 3D capability as well as enhanced Internet …
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