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Amedia Networks reports $2.6mn loss for Q2

August 16, 2007 – Amedia Networks, a US supplier of media gateways, has posted a net loss of $2.6mn for the second quarter of 2007, compared to a net loss of $4.5mn for the same period of the previous year.

Freecom introduces Network MediaPlayer

August 16, 2007 – Dutch firm Freecom has introduced a new device called the Network MediaPlayer, which hooks up to a wireless home network and can stream video, music and photos to the living room TV, including high-definition content.

EZChip wins deals with Cisco and Juniper Networks

August 15, 2007 – Semiconductor firm EZChip has officially stated that it has won contracts with Cisco and Juniper Networks, and in doing so has become the first network processor startup to win deals with the two big router companies.

Symantec and Intel team up to develop security on microchips

August 15, 2007 – Intel and Symantec are jointly developing security products that could be built into tiny computer microprocessors, according to the Vice President of Symantec, Rowan Trollope.

MultiChoice South Africa selects OpenTV high-definition PVR and push video on demand solutions

August 15, 2007 – OpenTV, a US solutions provider for the delivery of advanced digital television, has been selected by satellite television operator MultiChoice South Africa (MCSA) as a key partner for the rollout of advanced digital television services on their digital satellite TV (DStv) platform.

Xbox 360 Ultimate planned?

August 14, 2007 – Rumours have emerged that Microsoft is planning to launch a new version of its Xbox 360 games console with a much larger hard drive and extra features, which would make the machine much more capable as a broadband-connected PVR-type device.

UK ISPs warn of rising broadband costs due to popularity of web video services

August 14, 2007 – The huge growth in popularity of online video services could well lead to increases in the cost of broadband for consumers in the UK, according to Internet service providers (ISPs) in the country.

Coventive K.K. licenses Espial’s Evo Client for set-top boxes

August 14, 2007 – Espial Group, a provider of IPTV middleware and applications, has announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with Taiwanese set-top box manufacturer Coventive K.K. for its Evo Client platform.

LG Electronics receives Freeview Playback certification

August 13, 2007 – LG Electronics has become the first consumer electronics manufacturer to receive Group 2 Freeview Playback certification for its new televisions.

Consumer electronics devices to shift to 802.11n Wi-Fi standard, says study

August 13, 2007 – The rapid shift to the new 802.11n Wi-Fi standard will include consumer electronics as well as routers and gateways in coming years, according to a new study by ABI Research.

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