 | News for the cable and broadband industry | January 9, 2008 |
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- Blu-ray scores major victory with Warner Bros. decision
Warner Bros. on Friday became the latest movie studio to select the Blu-ray format over rival HD DVD. "We believe that exclusively distributing in Blu-ray will further the potential for mass market success and ultimately benefit retailers, producers and, most importantly, consumers," a company statement said. TVNewsCheck/Associated Press (free registration)
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- In U.K., Microsoft, BT give more heft to Xbox
The U.K. telecom giant BT Group PLC has formed a joint venture with Microsoft that will allow viewers to watch TV through their Xbox 360 consoles, BT said today. Set for a mid-2008 debut, the service would give consumers who subscribe to BT Vision, the company's digital and IPTV service, the opportunity to play games and order films through the device. The Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires
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- Sony, Skype confirm rumored deal for PSP
Skype users will be able to make free phone calls over Sony's PlayStation Portable platform, under an agreement the companies disclosed today. The deal also allows PSP owners to call fixed-line and cell phones by purchasing credits from Skype. Financial Times (tiered subscription model)
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- Media servers continue to impress
Media servers will likely gain a strong foothold in the consumer market, according to some analysts. The devices allow media to be stored and easily shared throughout households, although some companies have raised questions regarding the legality of sharing encrypted media. Electronic House magazine
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- Splashpower readies SplashPad
Splashpower is gearing up to showcase its wireless-charging technology. The company's universal SplashPad connects to a power source and then delivers direct current to charge any device sitting on it. TMC Internet Telephony
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- The Web in your hands, but bigger than a phone
Several of the world's largest technology companies are trying to build a device to meet the public's perceived demand for an Internet-access gadget that is bigger than a cell phone but not as bulky as a laptop. At 2008 International CES this week, Sony, Intel and Qualcomm are demonstrating a pocket-size Web-enabled device that has a larger screen than a cell phone's and a more powerful processor. But hurdles remain for introducing the gadget commercially, according to this article. The Wall Street Journal
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 | In the U.S., roughly a third of households without a high-definition television are interested in purchasing a new HDTV set in the next six months.
--The Diffusion Group
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