Tag Archives: CableLabs

New Interactive TV And Advertising Platforms Get Trialed

Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 by MegaZone

In the past couple of days I’ve had a couple of press releases cross my (virtual) desk relating to some new interactive TV technologies tied to advertising, which sound like they’re targeting the same market as TiVo’s interactive ad platform. … Continue reading →

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Panasonic Tru2Way TVs Approved By CableLabs

Posted on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 by MegaZone

CableLabs has certified two tru2way-enabled CableCARD HDTVs from Panasonic, paving the way for them to be available to consumers this holiday season. The two models sport 42″ and 50″ HD displays. This is an important turn around from June, when … Continue reading →

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Samsung First To Sign CableLabs New Streamlined Tru2way Agreement

Posted on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 by MegaZone

CableLabs has created a new, streamlined approval process for consumer electronics companies that wish to produce tru2way capable devices for interactive cable services. Part of the new agreement allows CE vendors to ‘self-certify’ tru2way two-way cable products. Formerly CableLabs required … Continue reading →

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Cisco Unveils Their Tuning Resolver

Posted on Friday, April 25, 2008 by MegaZone

Following quickly after Motorola unveiled their MTR700 Tuning Resolver, Cisco has unveiled their tuning resolver as well, the STA1520, which looks like their RTG100 cable box. (Remember, Cisco purchased Scientific Atlanta, and they’re starting to use their own branding on … Continue reading →

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Look Who’s Coming To The Cable Show – Digeo, Sling, And More

Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 by MegaZone

When I spoke with Digeo’s then-COO Greg Gudorf back in January, following their cancellation of nearly all of their previously announced product plans, he told me one of the projects that would be continuing was the Moxi HD DVR for … Continue reading →

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