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Entropic completes acquisition of RF Magic

July 3, 2007 - Entropic Communications, a US technology solution provider for connected home entertainment, has completed its acquisition of RF Magic, also based in California and a fabless developer of broadband radio frequency systems-on-a-chip, for undisclosed terms.

FCC grants set-top box waivers for Verizon and company

July 3, 2007 - The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved last-minute waivers for Verizon Communications and a few other cable operators, reprieving them from a mandate requiring all new set-top boxes to have removable security from 1 July.

Netgear obtains certification for Wireless-N routers

July 3, 2007 - Netgear, a US manufacturer of networking products for homes and small businesses, has obtained Wi-Fi Certified status for its Wireless-N routers from industry association the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Virgin Media approached by Carlyle private equity group

July 2, 2007 - Virgin Media, the UK’s largest cable TV company, has received an offer from Carlyle Group, one of the world’s leading private equity groups, after similar approaches by other private equity firms.

T-Mobile launches Hotspot @Home service in US

July 2, 2007 - T-Mobile has successfully launched its Hotspot @Home service in the US, which combines cellular and Wi-Fi technology for cheaper calls and better reception.

CableLabs developing new version of OpenCable to increase MSO offerings

July 2, 2007 – Research and development consortium Cable Television Laboratories (CableLabs) and its members have reportedly started work on a new version of the OpenCable platform, according to news portal Cable Digital News.

Comcast approves TiVo software for digital video recorders

July 2, 2007 - Digital video recording software firm TiVo has announced that US cable operator Comcast has approved its software for inclusion in its digital video recorders (DVRs).

Westell and 4HomeMedia to launch multi-service residential gateway for the connected home

June 29, 2007 - Westell Technologies, a US broadband access equipment provider, has announced that it is teaming up with 4HomeMedia, a US provider of software and services platforms, to launch a multi-service residential gateway.

Pace Micro Technology joins HDMI forces with Simplay Labs

June 29, 2007 - Pace Micro Technology, a UK-based set-top box manufacturer, is teaming up with US testing technology specialist Simplay Labs, LLC, to maximise High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) and High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) performance of its products.

iSuppli lowers semiconductor chip revenue forecast to 6%, remains above other forecasts

June 29, 2007 - Market research company iSuppli has reduced its revenue forecasts for semi-conductor chips in 2007 to 6%, above its April projection of 8.1%, but still sees prospects as stronger than predicted by other market analysts.

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