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Vigoole to integrate SiConnect powerline connectivity into audio products

December 6, 2007 – SiConnect, a UK developer of home networking technology, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Vigoole, a Hong Kong-headquartered firm that develops a range of audio products including loudspeakers, to integrate its powerline-based connectivity into the latter’s products.

TiVo adds photo sharing capability for all TiVo DVRs

December 5, 2007 – TiVo has announced that it has formed partnerships with two online photo services, Photobucket and Picasa Web Albums, to enable TiVo subscribers to access their own photos for viewing on their TV and also those shared by family and friends.

European broadband usage up 12% in 2007

December 5, 2007 – Broadband usage in Europe has increased 12% since 2006 to reach a 42% penetration rate, according to a new official survey.

BT Vision launches targeted advertisement trial with movie downloads

December 5, 2007 – BT Vision, the IPTV service offered by UK incumbent telco BT, has announced the trial launch of a new service that offers customers free film rentals via its BT Vision Download Store in return for watching targeted advertisements.

NEC unveils home networking solution Lui

December 5, 2007 – NEC has released details of its new home networking solution, called Life with Ubiquitous Integrated Solutions (Lui), which will be demonstrated at the iEXPO networking show in Japan running this week.

Microsoft launches UK Video on Demand store for Xbox 360

December 4, 2007 – Microsoft has announced the launch of a Video on Demand store in the UK as part of the autumn dashboard update for its Xbox 360 games console.

Texas Instruments unveils single-chip, real-time HD video transcoding solution with DaVinci technology

December 4, 2007 – Texas Instruments (TI) has unveiled a new DaVinci technology digital media processor for video transcoding in media gateways, multi-point control units, digital media adaptors, video security digital video recorders (DVRs) and IP set-top boxes (STBs).

UK Internet users rate film downloads as service most desired from next-gen broadband

December 4, 2007 – UK Internet users rate the ability to download DVD-quality films quickly as the service most desired from next-generation broadband services, according to a survey conducted by consumer advice website Broadbandchoices.co.uk.

Irdeto acquires US firm Cloakware for $72.5mn

December 4, 2007 – Content security firm Irdeto has announced the acquisition of Cloakware, a privately held US software company, for $72.5mn.

Telia Stofa selects Motorola hybrid set-top boxes for cable/IP video service in Denmark

December 3, 2007 – Motorola has announced that Danish cable operator Telia Stofa has selected its hybrid cable/IP set-top box (STB) for the launch of the latter’s cable/IP video service.

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