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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, TV, Ethernet, video

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, set-top, IP television, Scientific-Atlanta Inc., VoD, programming, investment, digital media, acquisition, Linksys, IP, TV, video

The second coming of the V-Chip

April 17, 2006 The controversial 1990s sex- and violence-blocking tech ended up largely ignored. Will a version for digital TV tuners fare better? TAGS: television company, violence, digital television, broadcaster, set-top box, TV, parent, set-top, children, podcast

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 box, set-top, digital media, digital video, digital-rights management, IP, TV, video

Motorola links DVRs to phones for content transfer

April 6, 2006 Latest technology is part of the company's in-the-home media network, released earlier this week at CTIA. TAGS: DVR, Motorola Inc., rights-management, set-top box, household, set-top, CTIA, cable company, service provider, mobile phone, cell phone, TV

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, retail price, Apple Computer, profit, cartridge, Apple Intel Mac Mini, manufacturing, printer, set-top box, set-top, Apple iTunes, TV, Apple Macintosh

Showtime reaches for the EchoStar subscribers

February 16, 2007 Interactive channel offers previews, on-demand ordering, digital recording for Dish Network subscribers. Nonsubscribers get teasers. TAGS: Showtime Networks, EchoStar Communications Corp., subscriber, set-top box, Dish Network, on-demand, set-top, online game, channel, TV

Video stars in Cisco's earnings boost

February 7, 2007 Cisco Systems' profits jump 40 percent as cable and phone companies upgraded networks to carry more video services. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., Scientific-Atlanta Inc., John Chambers, cable company, set-top box, set-top, equipment, video, TV

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, Cisco Systems Inc., video service, film, movies, on-demand, cable company, movie, TV, Intel, video

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

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, telecommunications, set-top, Microsoft Xbox, TV, Microsoft Corp., AT&T Corp., video, photograph

Commentary: Verizon's DVR offers a new view of TV

August 15, 2006 New multiroom service issues a challenge to cable companies and means consumers can expect more from providers of TV, broadband. TAGS: Verizon Communications, DVR, operator, Cox Communications Inc., broadband, commentary, VoD, set-top box, set-top, TV, view, Comcast Corp., cable company, Motorola Inc., photograph, PC

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, set-top box, telephony, set-top, equipment, Linksys, TV, video, CEO

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, set-top box, High-speed Internet, Apple TV, set-top, digital video, digital-rights management, Apple Computer, electronics, TV, service provider, recorder, entertainment, 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, handset, wireless service, video recorder, set-top box, digital video, set-top, portal, cell phone, mobility, cable company, TV, satellite

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, set-top, CBS Broadcasting Inc., DVD, blog, Apple Computer, TV, video, Microsoft Corp.

Intel's Viiv low on holiday shopping lists

December 14, 2006 It's the most wonderful time of the year for the PC industry, but a major piece of Intel's home entertainment strategy remains out in the cold. TAGS: Intel Viiv, home entertainment, satellite company, Intel, set-top box, on-demand, PC company, set-top, entertainment, Intel Centrino, TV Tuner, DVR, TV, satellite, PC, Microsoft Corp.

AMD debuts its Live media-center products

May 31, 2006 Advanced Micro Devices' Live PC and Live Entertainment Suite among products challenging Intel in digital entertainment arena. TAGS: AMD Live, chip company, AMD, Intel Viiv, entertainment, OEM, set-top, PC company, Intel, TV, brand, notebook computer, PC, HP

Intel's Viiv-talking pitch for PCs

April 6, 2006 Future digital home is supposedly called Viiv--but you wouldn't know it from first Viiv PCs. TAGS: Intel Viiv, Digital Home, digital media, pitch, Intel, set-top box, dual-core processor, set-top, Intel Centrino, brand, vision, PC, TV, router, Dell, video
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