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Project Canvas Launching in September?

keith — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:35:46 +0000

The open Internet-connected TV platform Project Canvas could be ready to engage with content and service providers as soon as September. If it comes to fruition, Project Canvas should be available to all ISPs that want it, offering a range of on-demand services through broadband Internet and a television set. All content will be . . . → Read More: Project Canvas Launching in September?

Panasonic Launches Skype Video Calling on Select HDTVs

keith — Tue, 18 May 2010 23:12:45 +0000

Panasonic has finally activated the Skype video application on all of its 2010 VIERA Cast-enabled TVs (including the VT25, VT20, G25, and G20 Series), enabling easy video calls for consumers.

HbbTV Retail Success in Germany

keith — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:54:44 +0000

The sale of hybrid TVs equipped with HbbTV has turned out to be a major retail success in Germany, according to the latest figures from research firm GfK. Speaking at the ANGA Cable conference, Gerhard Schaas, chairman of the German TV-Platform, said that 546,000 connected TV sets have been sold during 2009. The figure . . . → Read More: HbbTV Retail Success in Germany

It’s All About Personalization

keith — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:58:18 +0000

Lately, I’ve been posting about various CE devices (such as HDTVs and Blu-ray players) incorporating various on-line streaming features. So what is really the trend here?

The end game for CE devices (3DTVs, HDTVs, Blu-ray players, media players, etc.) and cable/IPTV set-top boxes is to support personalization. Consumers want to be able to quickly . . . → Read More: It’s All About Personalization

Buy Once, Play Anywhere

keith — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:47:09 +0000

Two efforts are underway to enable consumers to pay one price for permanent access to a movie or TV show across a wide variety of digital formats, such mobile phones, cable services, PCs, Blu-ray players, networked HDTVs, and other devices capable of playing back digital films. Both schemes could also extend the life of . . . → Read More: Buy Once, Play Anywhere