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Cable VOD Now Possible on Blu-Ray Players

keith — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:52:41 +0000

Clearleap, a web based TV technology platform, and Related Content Database, Inc. (RCDb) today announced a joint solution that will give pay TV operators the ability to deliver their full VOD libraries to any subscriber with an internet connected Blu-Ray player. The joint solution was unveiled for the first time at the CableLabs Summer . . . → Read More: Cable VOD Now Possible on Blu-Ray Players

ESPN Wants Discreet Left/Right 3DTV for Affiliates

keith — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:20:27 +0000

Frame compatible 3DTV is the technology of choice for delivering 3DTV content to customer homes today, whether over satellite, cable or IPTV, because it is effectively an HDTV signal that can therefore use existing infrastructure and set-top boxes. ESPN is currently using discrete left- and right-eye HD signals from its event locations to its . . . → Read More: ESPN Wants Discreet Left/Right 3DTV for Affiliates

Cable and Satellite Companies Planning on Using Tablets

keith — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:18:52 +0000

Most major cable and satellite providers in the U.S. (Comcast, Verizon, Time Warner, Dish Network, DirecTV, etc.) have various plans to enable their customers to enjoy their content on iPads and Android tablets.

Singapore Launches Home 3DTV Trials

keith — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:51:01 +0000

Singapore launched its one year home 3DTV trials on terrestrial TV, cable TV, and IPTV.

Last Hope for Retail Set-top Boxes?

keith — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:20:29 +0000

For 14 years, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has tried and failed to establish a retail market for set-top boxes. Now, it’s trying again. Regardless of the eventual outcome, the FCC’s latest proposal highlights some significant technology changes that will likely impact the market for chips used in TVs, STBs, gateways and a . . . → Read More: Last Hope for Retail Set-top Boxes?