Reuters – U.S. consumer awareness about the Blu-ray high-definition DVD format is rising, but adoption of the technology still faces challenges, according to data released on Tuesday by research company NPD Group.
Blu-ray Awareness Rising, But Challenges Remain: Study (reuters)
July 19th, 2008In Crowded Field, Web Video Provider Veoh Grabs New Funding (techweb)
July 18th, 2008TechWeb – InformationWeek – Veoh offers a Web platform that allows users to find and watch video content from major studios and TV networks, user-generated clips, and independent productions.
Wal-mart Pushing Sales Of Blu-ray Players (reuters)
July 17th, 2008
Reuters – With the high definition DVD format war settled, Wal-Mart Stores Inc is now aggressively promoting sales of Blu-ray players.
Veoh Networks Lands $30 Million From Intel And Adobe (reuters)
July 16th, 2008Reuters – Online video service Veoh Networks said on Tuesday it had secured an additional $30 million in financing from investors Intel Corp, Adobe Systems Inc and influential media investor Gordon Crawford of Capital Research Global Investors.
At&t Enters Mobile Tv Competition (pc World)
July 15th, 2008PC World – AT&T subscribers in 58 U.S. cities can sign up for their carrier’s new mobile TV service. AT&T Mobile TV is now available in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and 51 other markets. One catch: You need a specially enabled AT&T phone.
Blu-ray Dvd Format May Not Dominate For Years (ap)
July 14th, 2008AP – Blu-ray stomped HD DVD to become the standard format for high-definition movie discs, but years may pass before it can claim victory over the good old DVD.
Satellite Companies Dish, Echostar Sue Tivo (reuters)
July 13th, 2008Reuters – DISH Network Corp and EchoStar Corp said on Friday they had filed a lawsuit against TiVo Inc and asked a Delaware court to find that their new DVR software does not infringe a TiVo patent.