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SeaChange, TiVo extend Cardio to Cisco networks
August 16, 2012 3:33 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsSeaChange International and TiVo’s video-on-demand (VOD) system, originally released to work on Motorola-based networks, is now also available for Cisco-based networks. SeaChange and TiVo have also added some new features to the system, called Cardio. Separately, TiVo’s new Premiere 4 incorporates four digital tuners to record up to four programs simultaneously.
Memory Lane - Switching signals
August 16, 2012 2:07 am | by Stewart Schley, media and technology writer | Articles | Comments“Switching is easy, oh it’s essential. And you know, when you flick it, you can start a new episode.”
Capital Currents - Skipping commercials
August 16, 2012 12:59 am | by Jeffrey Krauss, president of Telecommunications and Technology Policy | Articles | CommentsSeveral news items recently made me think about the technology involved with skipping commercials.
S3 Group joins Comcast RDK party
August 15, 2012 3:26 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsS3 Group announced that it has licensed the Comcast Reference Design Kit (RDK) and will now provide its professional services to help integrate the RDK onto various set-top box platforms.
Google axes 4,000 Motorola jobs
August 13, 2012 3:31 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsThe bloodletting has begun at Motorola Mobility, as Google said it plans to cut 4,000 jobs in an attempt to reenergize Motorola’s bottom line.
GreenPeak hooks up ZigBee connectivity for home automation
August 9, 2012 12:08 pm | by Mike Robuck | Products | CommentsRF semiconductor vendor GreenPeak Technologies is rolling out new radio chips to support a range of ZigBee networking technologies that will enable more home automation services.
IMJ naps top honors in CableLabs’ Innovation Showcase
August 7, 2012 3:11 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsIMJ Corp. emerged as the winner of an informal poll during CableLabs’ Innovation Showcase event that was part of the Summer Conference in Keystone, Colo.
Broadcom takes wraps off of full-band diagnostic tools
August 6, 2012 2:48 pm | by Mike Robuck | Products | CommentsBroadcom will be showing its full suite of remote monitoring and diagnostic tools at the CableLabs Summer Conference in Keystone, Colo.
Former Comcast exec Craddock joins SeaChange’s board; Goldfarb departs
August 6, 2012 2:46 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsSeaChange International announced that former Comcast engineering executive Steve Craddock has joined its board of directors.
AT&T Mobile Share plans coming Aug. 23
August 6, 2012 2:44 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsCustomers will be able to sign up for a Mobile Share plan at any AT&T retail store or by calling AT&T.
New Products - August 2012
August 3, 2012 12:02 pm | by CED Magazine | Products | CommentsClearleap now has available its ClearPlay Authentication service, GLDS has introduced an authorization service for TV Everywhere, GreenPeak Technologies announced the general availability of its GP510 communication controller chip, Tektronix has upgraded its Medius centralized management server for QoE, and PPC is providing a new mobile app that provides its customers with 24/7 access to step-by-step installation instructions and videos.
Time Warner Cable’s Q2 marked by seasonal disconnects
August 2, 2012 2:28 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsThe MSO promises to start distributing IP-based gateways and set-tops beginning later this year.
Evolution, Rovi join forces on adding feature-rich guide to DTAs
August 2, 2012 2:20 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsDigital transport adapter vendor Evolution Digital is working in tandem with Rovi on adding the latter’s electronic programming guide into its SD and HD DTAs.
Google licenses Rovi patents for fiber TV
August 2, 2012 2:19 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsGoogle and Rovi have signed a patent license agreement spanning several years for use in Google's long-awaited fiber pay-TV service.
Sony's loss grows; it cuts earnings forecast
August 2, 2012 2:00 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSony's red ink worsened in the April-June quarter and it lowered its full-year earnings forecast as it battles a strong yen and declining sales of liquid-crystal display TVs and video game machines.
