Microsoft has been granted a patent on a content distribution system that uses cameras built into televisions, PCs, and mobile phones to act as a “consumer detector,” to enforce DRM licensing terms. “A fee can be charged for each viewer of the content for each view,” the patent reads. “Viewers may be uniquely identified and […]
Hard disk drive and storage solutions specialist Seagate Technology has become a member of the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem (DECE) the open, cross-industry consortium of movie studios and technology companies that developed and operate digital content ownership ecosystyem UltraViolet. “Digital distribution beyond DVDs and Blu-ray Discs is not only the way of the future, it […]
US disc and game rental operation Redbox, a wholly owned subsidiary of Coinstar and Warner Bros Home Entertainment have signed a multi-year agreement to bring Warner Bros’ Blu-ray Disc and DVD titles to Redbox kiosks 28 days after their retail release dates. In addition, Redbox announced plans to join the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem (DECE) […]
Following the pre-IBC release of selected findings, Digital TV technology consultancy Farncombe has confirmed the availability of a white paper – The Future of Cardless Broadcast Security. This takes an in-depth looks at the trends in technology and cost models that are driving operator requirements for video security in a rapidly-evolving marketplace. Highlights of the […]
BBC Worldwide Consumer Products has revealed that it will be releasing its first UltraViolet-enabled DVD and Blu-ray titles in the UK in time for Christmas 2012. The four UV-enabled titles; Doctor Who Series 7 Part 1, John Bishop’s new stand-up title Rollercoaster, the new Top Gear special commission and Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild […]
US retailer of content, digital media and educational products Barnes & Noble has become the latest outlet to add video to its product portfolio with the announcement that its NOOK e-reader will première NOOK Video this autumn, with blockbuster movies, classic films and original TV shows from major studios including HBO, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, […]
Following advanced-television.com’s revelation September 10th that Twentieth Century Fox Home was seeking to revive consumers’ interest in the purchase of movies, the company has confirmed the launch of its Digital HD initiative that allows consumers to download or stream their favourite Fox movies on a variety of connected devices. More than 600 Fox films can […]
Amazon has launched it Cloud Player in the UK allowing users to store and access music in the cloud. The new service allows Amazon customers to keep their music library in the cloud. Users can access the Cloud Player from a number of devices including Android, iOS and web browsers on PC or Mac. Music […]
Only a standardised approach to the cloud-delivered service environment will enable a breakthrough in interoperable seamless service integration into devices, warns global networking standards group, the UPnP Forum. This announcement comes during the IBC in Amsterdam, where a focus is being placed on the pioneering applications and technologies that are driving the future of device […]
In a bid to revive consumers’ interest in the purchase of movies, Fox is to give earlier access to films for about $15 each, down from a purchase price that is currently about $20. The initiative will begin later in September with Ridley Scott’s science fiction thriller Prometheus, and Fox plans to offer high-definition versions […]