Number of US homes with DVRs more than doubles in a year, says Nielsen

October 19, 2007 – The number of US households with a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) more than doubled during the 2006-07 television year, according to new figures from research firm Nielsen.

Pay TV wants the best of the Web

Internet TV and user-generated content threaten to diminish the control Pay TV operators enjoy in the video entertainment market. But as John Moulding reports, the television industry is ready to fight back.

DS2 develops 400 Mbps powerline technology

October 19, 2007 – Spanish firm DS2 has announced that it has developed 400 Mbps powerline technology, which it expects to enable the development of new high-definition capable multimedia applications, such as multi-channel HD-IPTV delivery or multi-room Personal Video Recording.

Pace Micro Technology says it is on course to meet 2007 estimates

October 19, 2007 – UK firm Pace Micro Technology has said that it is on track to meet its recently hiked targets for the shortened 2007 financial year, adding that it is confident it will meet estimates for 2008.

Shipments of networked entertainment device to exceed core home network hardware by 2012

October 18, 2007 – Shipments of network-enabled consumer electronics and media devices will exceed those of home gateways, routers, network adaptors and home network storage products by 2012, according to ABI Research.

Sony working to distribute video and music via PlayStation Network

October 18, 2007 – Sony is working to enable its PlayStation 3 games console to download entertainment such as music and films and transform it into a multimedia device capable of networking with other Sony hardware, CEO Sir Howard Stringer has said in an interview with The Financial Times.

UPnP and DLNA shipments to reach cumulative 2.7bn by 2012

October 18, 2007 – Cumulative shipments of devices with Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) and Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) connectivity will reach 2.7bn by 2012, according to Mike Wolf, Research Director of Digital Home matters for ABI Research.

Consumer connectivity to shape evolution of digital entertainment market, says Canalys

October 18, 2007 – Consumer Internet usage is having a "huge impact" on the evolution of the digital entertainment market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), according a new report by UK analysis firm Canalys.

Sky presents five limited edition Sky HD designer boxes

October 18, 2007 – Sky has commissioned five exclusive designs for its Sky HD satellite boxes, calling the range the Sky HD Designer Collection.

Motorola announces low-cost Netopia 2210 ADSL2+ Gateway

October 17, 2007 – Motorola has launched the Netopia 2210 ADSL2/2+ Gateway, a new cost-effective unit to enable Internet access for single-PC residential subscribers.