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Connected consumers in US “hesitant” to use digital media adaptors, says study

November 28, 2007 – US consumers with broadband connections are “hesitant” to use digital media adaptors to connect their PC to their stereo or TV, preferring RCA or similar cables, according to a new study from Parks Associates.

Orange developing home media server and PVR called “Home Library”

November 28, 2007 – Orange is developing a home media server and personal video recorder (PVR) called the Home Library, which will connect to a Livebox or ADSL broadband router and will offer users full access to stored files via a mobile phone.

TiVo to be become available in Canada before Christmas holidays

November 28, 2007 – TiVo has announced that its Series2 DT digital video recorder (DVR) will be available in Canadian stores for the first time, in time for this Christmas.

Consumer demand for free online content on the rise as home networks increase in popularity, says survey

November 27, 2007 – Consumers are demanding more online audiovisual content as the number of people with home networks increases, but are still reluctant to pay for it, according to new research from business law firm Olswang.

Microsoft announces social networking features for Xbox Live dashboard update

November 27, 2007 – Microsoft has announced that it will be adding new social networking features to the forthcoming update for the Xbox Live dashboard.

Cable industry develops switched digital video adaptor for use with third party DVRs

November 27, 2007 – The US cable industry has developed a switched digital video (SDV) adaptor to enable third party consumer electronics devices, such as Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) including TiVo Series 3 HD DVRs and TiVo HD DVRs, to directly access all digital cable channels, including SDV channels.

Conexant certifies DCS analogue copy protection technology on video decoders designed for STBs, PVRs

November 26, 2007 – Conexant, a US developer of semiconductors for broadband communications and digital home products, has announced that it has certified Dwight Cavendish Systems’ (DCS) analogue copy protection technology on its CX2427X and CX2450X MPEG video decoder families.

Triple-play provider Alice launches TV on PC service in France

November 26, 2007 – Triple-play provider Alice, a subsidiary of Telecom Italia, has launched a new service in France delivering TV channels to the PCs of its broadband customers.

Ichip Technologies develops combo computer to deliver Internet entertainment

November 26, 2007 – Indian firm Ichip Technologies has developed a device called the @Box that connects to the television and enables the delivery of Internet-based entertainment such as IPTV and Internet calls, at a cheaper price point than conventional PCs.

ipTV News magazine is now available online and interactive!

November 23, 2007 – ipTV News magazine, the recently launched print companion to sister website ipTV News, is now available online and interactive, with a wealth of compelling features including videos and full searching capability.

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