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Akimbo lands Cisco, AT&T as investors

June 26, 2006 Provider of set-top boxes, video-on-demand attracts funding from two companies with big IPTV ambitions. TAGS: Akimbo Systems, Cisco Systems Inc., AT&T Corp., set-top box, IP television, set-top, Scientific-Atlanta Inc., VoD, programming, investment, digital media, acquisition, Linksys, IP, TV, video

MovieBeam video service launches nationwide

February 14, 2006 With financial backing by Disney, Cisco and Intel, over-the-air service goes beyond traditional video on demand, for a price. TAGS: Disney Corp., set-top box, VoD, set-top, video service, Cisco Systems Inc., film, movies, on-demand, cable company, movie, TV, Intel, video

Netflix to do digital downloads?

June 20, 2006 Variety report says company is planning service to let customers avoid snail mail. But Netflix says not so fast. TAGS: NetFlix Inc., set-top box, movies, set-top, spokesman, TV, movie, DVD, download

Clearer picture for IPTV tech?

June 18, 2007 Microsoft has tuned up its software for service providers, but consumers shouldn't expect much in the near future.Photos: Is IPTV software ready for prime time?IPTV chugs along TAGS: IP television, Swisscom AG, telecommunications company, set-top box, Mountain View, telephone company, set-top, telecommunications, Microsoft Xbox, TV, Microsoft Corp., AT&T Corp., video, photograph

Cablevision to fight ruling blocking networked DVR

April 10, 2007 Argues its new service letting subscribers remotely store movies and shows is no different copyright-wise than other DVR products. TAGS: Cablevision Systems Corp., DVR, copyright law, cable company, set-top, set-top box, Time Warner Inc., programming, movies, TV, server

Apple aiming for TV breakthrough

March 12, 2007 Tech companies haven't had much success in the living room. Can the iPod maker do any better with its Apple TV? TAGS: Apple TV, living room, set-top, set-top box, Apple Computer, Macworld, TV, IEEE 802.11n, entertainment, movies, HDMI, Apple iTunes, Apple Macintosh, video, PC

Digital TV switch set for early 2009

December 21, 2005 Senate votes to end over-the-air analog TV in move to free up radio spectrum for broadband links. TAGS: spectrum, deadline, household, set-top, set-top box, digital television, TV, broadband

MLB aims brushback pitch at Slingbox

June 1, 2007 Sling Media says there's nothing illegal about its set-top box, but baseball's honchos want it out of the game. TAGS: Slingbox, MLB, Sling Media, set-top box, set-top, subscriber, CEO, owner, TV, satellite

Video rental chain buys MovieBeam

March 8, 2007 Sale of on-demand set-top box service to Movie Gallery, at $10 million, is well below last year's investment of $48.5 million. TAGS: chain, on-demand, movie, set-top, set-top box, Disney Corp., video

Cisco backs DRM start-up

April 19, 2006 Company contributes to $16 million investment in Widevine, which designs technology to prevent digital-video theft. TAGS: Widevine Technologies, Cisco Systems Inc., TELUS Corp., broadcaster, set-top, set-top box, digital media, digital video, digital-rights management, IP, TV, video

Philips device could force TV viewers to watch ads

April 19, 2006 So long, TiVo? Invention would prevent channel switching during commercials or fast-forwarding past ads on a DVR. TAGS: Philips Electronics N.V., viewer, patent, invention, freeze, broadcaster, DVR, channel, set-top box, set-top, TV

CES 2007: Media players

January 10, 2007 Music, games, video, movies: CES brings you countless ways to enjoy your entertainment. TAGS: Sling Media, Consumer Electronics Show, HD-DVD, Blu-ray, set-top box, CBS Broadcasting Inc., set-top, blog, DVD, video, TV, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp.

Cisco goes for video

November 18, 2005 Cisco announced it will pay $6.9 billion cash for Scientific-Atlanta to get into the video market. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., John Chambers, Scientific-Atlanta Inc., cable company, acquisition, telephony, set-top box, equipment, set-top, video, TV, Linksys, CEO

Intel, Microsoft join forces for entertainment PCs

January 5, 2006 The companies decide that giving users access to their desired programs is best achieved with a united front. TAGS: Don MacDonald, Entertainment PC, living room, Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, set-top box, Intel, TV Tuner, satellite, PC, Microsoft Corp., brand, TV, Apple Computer, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Gates: Curtain call for crystal ball

January 7, 2008 In what could be his final CES keynote for a while, Gates shows off gadgets and touts deal with NBC to jointly run Olympic site. Photos: Gates' last call? Video: Gates' keynote at CES TAGS: Bill Gates, Consumer Electronics Show, keynote, IP television, gadget, set-top box, speech, vision, Microsoft Corp., GPS, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, TV, video, Microsoft Windows

Next-generation Wi-Fi tech to deliver IPTV

May 30, 2006 TV set-top makers plan to use Airgo's latest wireless technology to distribute video over Wi-Fi links throughout the home. TAGS: Airgo Networks, IP television, MIMO, wireless technology, STMicroelectronics, set-top, Wi-Fi, set-top box, IP, Ethernet, TV, video

Apple TV: Whence the profits?

June 7, 2007 Analysts' price breakdown of device indicates Apple may be focused more on iTunes profits than unit sales of the set-top box. TAGS: iSuppli Corp., Apple TV, Apple Computer, retail price, profit, cartridge, Apple Intel Mac Mini, manufacturing, printer, set-top box, set-top, Apple iTunes, TV, Apple Macintosh

The digital home: Still a handyman's special?

May 9, 2007 Someday soon, it'll be easy to stream video to every room and every device. For now, it's still a labor of love.Bringing wireless connections home TAGS: Digital Home, consumer electronics, living room, High-speed Internet, set-top box, Apple TV, set-top, digital video, digital-rights management, Apple Computer, electronics, TV, service provider, entertainment, recorder, U.S.

AT&T turns cell phones into TV remotes

March 6, 2007 Homezone customers can now view TV listings and schedule or delete recordings on their DVRs via wireless handsets. TAGS: AT&T Corp., DVR, subscriber, IP television, wireless service, handset, video recorder, set-top box, digital video, set-top, mobility, portal, cell phone, cable company, TV, satellite
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