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Set-top box
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Liberty Global to create single advanced set-top for all Europe
Liberty Global is to consolidate its next-generation set-top platforms, including ultimately that of Virgin Media…
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Virgin Media to launch new 4K-ready set-top box
Virgin Media is planning to launch a new set-top box and will introduce new features…
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Obama backs FCC proposal to ‘unlock the box’
US president Barack Obama has backed plans by regulator the FCC to allow software, devices,…
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FCC votes to ‘unlock the box’
US regulator the FCC has approved plans that will allow software, devices, and other solutions…
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NCTA hits back at FCC set-top plans
The National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA) has hit back at FCC plans to “unlock…
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FCC outlines plans to ‘unlock the set-top box’
The FCC has outlined proposals that could allow US pay TV customers to use software,…
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STMicroelectronics to exit set-top business in restructuring move
Chipset manufacturer STMicroelectronics is to exit the set-top box business as part of a cost-cutting…
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Set-top shipments growing but value continues to slide
Set-top shipments for last year are expected to exceed 250 million, buoyed by demand in…
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Liberty Global highlights cloud TV success
UPC Hungary’s rollout of cloud-based TV apps, including YouTube, on legacy set-top boxes has exceeded…
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Technicolor to acquire Cisco set-top business for €550 million
Cisco is to sell its set-top business to Technicolor for €550 million in cash and…
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Set-top market facing five-year decline, says IHS
The pay TV set-top box market contracted for the first time in 12 years last…
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Set-top box market consolidation ‘not over’, says ABI
Set-top box market consolidation in “not over”, despite Arris’ acquisition of Pace earlier this year…
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Vestel to launch Android TVs and set-top boxes
Consumer electronics company Vestel has announced plans to adopt the Android TV platform for its…
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Broadcom unveils multi-gigabit STB design
Set-top box chipset manufacturer Broadcom has unveiled what it claims is the first DOCSIS 3.1…
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Abox42 to debut latest generation smart STB platform
Set-top box maker Abox42 will show for the first time its latest generation M40 smart…
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iWedia to present software for Android, Linux STBs
Switzerland-based iWedia will demo its Teatro-3.0 software solution for connected receivers and its Teatro-3.5 software…
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Safaricom moves into TV space with mobile broadband STB
Kenyan mobile operator Safaricom is moving into the TV market with the launch of a…
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YouView ‘re-engineering’ platform to harness power of the web
YouView can do more to harness the power of the web, according to chief technology…
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AirTies launches combined 4K STB and WiFi access point
AirTies has launched what it claims to be the world’s first Ultra High Definition set-top…
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Foxtel to launch advanced STB next week
Australian pay TV operator Foxtel is set to launch its advanced iQ3 set-top box for…
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Orange to launch new box, will bring TV dongle to France
Orange is to present a new TV and internet box, along with the HDMI dongle…
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South Africa delays analogue switch-off
South Africa’s Department of Communications has said that the country will not meet an agreed…
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GS Group consolidates units to create Russian TV tech leader
Russian technology provider GS Group is consolidating its digital TV software activities under a single…
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Dish becomes first US operator to carry Netflix
Satellite pay TV operator Dish has become the first US service provider to make Netflix…
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GS Group plans 4K set-top launch next year
Russia-based GS Group expects to commercially launch 4K set-top boxes in the country from next…
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STB market revenues hit US$4.8 billion
The global set-top box (STB) market saw revenues climb 4% quarter-over-quarter to reach US$4.8 billion…
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Akado orders new set-tops from Novabase
Russian cable operator Akado has ordered an initial supply of 20,000 HD boxes from Portuguese…
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AirTies and SoftAtHome partner for HEVC set-top box
Set-top box maker AirTies has partnered with software company SoftAtHome to launch a compact, low-priced…
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Abox42 to showcase third generation hybrid STBs
Abox42 is due to unveil its new line of third-generation of hybrid DVB set-top boxes…
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AirTies and Norigin partner on media-casting STB
Set-top box maker AirTies has partnered with multi-screen and OTT services specialist Norigin Media to…