AT&T completes rollout of Total Whole DVR

November 13, 2008 - AT&T has completed the rollout of Total Home DVR functionality for its 'U-verse TV' IPTV service, and reports that the feature is now available in each of the 69 markets where U-verse is available.

Shipments of CE devices with web browsers to top 214mn in 2013

November 13, 2008 - The number of web browsers embedded in consumer electronics devices such as digital TVs, game consoles and set-top boxes will grow from 60mn in 2008 to 214mn in 2013, according to ABI Research, which attributes the growth to a rise in IP-enabled consumer electronics products which is fueling increased demand for browsers and web-based user interfaces in these devices.

Silicon Mountain debuts HDTV with integrated PC and Blu-ray player

November 11, 2008 - US firm Silicon Mountain has introduced its new 'Allio' range of high-definition LCD TVs featuring an integrated PC and Blu-ray/DVD player.

Sky to offer premium content online as standalone subscription service

November 10, 2008 - Sky has revealed plans to expand its online service to allow people to pay for and watch its premium content via the Internet, even if they do not subscribe to the satellite service, and will open up the service "in the next few months".

Huggers: iPlayer should be international

November 7, 2008 - The BBC's Director of Future Media and Technology, Erik Huggers, has said that the company has big plans for its hugely popular iPlayer service, which may well see it opened to users globally.

Nearly 700mn wireless home AV connectivity products to ship in 2013

November 6, 2008 - Shipments of four classes of wireless audio and video connectivity products for the home will increase from 150mn this year to nearly 700mn by the end of 2013, according to a new study from ABI Research.

Consumers worldwide getting better broadband deals, says Point Topic