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Microsoft Mediaroom Gets More Power and Gives TV a Reverse Gear

Mediaroom-based services can now add Mediaroom Anytime, enabling TV viewers to enjoy previously aired programs or restart currently airing shows without preplanning or prior DVR recording; new immersive applications complement the Mediaroom TV experience with content and services from the Internet. LAS...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Thu, Jan 8 2009
Filed under: Filed under: Digital Media, IPTV
‘08 Disappointments: Xbox IPTV

2008 was going to be the year of IPTV, and while AT&T and Verizon (actually QAM) have made great strides in the IPTV marketplace, Microsoft hasn’t done much to push what was promised on their end (Note: Microsoft powers AT&Ts IPTV DVRs). Of course the prime example here is the concept of...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Wed, Dec 24 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Xbox, Streaming
Microsoft IPTV Press Releases from IBC2008

Microsoft Mediaroom Unveils Next-Generation Advertising Platform for IPTV Services New adjunct offering enables targeted and measurable advertisement insertion for Mediaroom service providers from one complete platform. AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Sept. 12, 2008 — Microsoft Corp. today unveiled...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Fri, Sep 12 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV
Short Bits: Remind Me, MCEfm, MediaRoom

A few days ago I talked about a new plug-in called Remind Me which pops up reminders in Media Center for user defined events. My main issue with the plug-in was no way to import events from something like Outlook, but as of today you can import from Outlook 2003 and 2007 ! Missing Remote has a nice review...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Sat, May 17 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV
Microsoft at NAB Show 2008

Microsoft Announces New Support for Silverlight by Content Companies Worldwide Today at the NAB Show 2008, Microsoft Corp. announced significant momentum for Microsoft Silverlight resulting from new customers adopting Silverlight to deliver richer, more interactive media experiences on the Web. Building...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Mon, Apr 14 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Digital Media, IPTV, Streaming
Sigma Designs and Microsoft Collaborate on Advanced IPTV System-on-a-Chip for Microsoft Mediaroom

Powerful Sigma Designs SMP8654 Media Processor improves cost/performance range for Microsoft Mediaroom deployments. LAS VEGAS — April 14, 2008 — Sigma Designs (Nasdaq “SIGM”), a leader in digital media processing system-on-a-chips (SoCs) for consumer electronics, and Microsoft Corp. today announced a...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Mon, Apr 14 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Digital Media, IPTV
Microsoft Finally Seeking to Globalize HDTV in Media Center

Microsoft is finally getting set to take HDTV in Media Center outside of the US! Our first hint was a few months ago in a job application where Microsoft stated they were working with European satellite TV providers . This just screamed Sky to me, and with Media Center get H.264 and DVB-S(2) support...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Mon, Apr 7 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, DIRECTV/Dish, Windows 7
CES Wrap-up Part 1

CES just started a few hours ago, but I already feel like it can start being wrapped up. This years show just hasn’t had the pop it needed, and it all started with Microsoft’s lackluster keynote. Unlike pervious years, fancy demos of new products and concepts didn’t take center stage. Instead most of...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Mon, Jan 7 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Xbox, Extenders, Streaming
Microsoft Mediaroom Delivers Connected TV to More Than 1 Million Set-Top Boxes

Microsoft’s service provider customers add two new IPTV subscriber households per minute. LAS VEGAS — Jan. 6, 2008 — Today at 2008 International CES, Microsoft Corp. announced that its Microsoft Mediaroom Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and multimedia platform is delivering video entertainment experiences...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Mon, Jan 7 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Digital Media, IPTV
Microsoft Mediaroom Brings Connected TV to Life

Microsoft’s award-winning Mediaroom IPTV platform introduces exciting new features that connect consumers with their favorite shows and people from any TV in the home. LAS VEGAS — Jan. 6, 2008 — Today at 2008 International CES, Microsoft Corp. announced the availability of DVR Anywhere on the Microsoft...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Mon, Jan 7 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Digital Media, IPTV
BT and Microsoft Announce Partnership to Deliver Entertainment Experience Through Xbox 360

BT Vision IPTV customers will soon be able to receive best in gaming, TV and movies, all through Xbox 360. LAS VEGAS — Jan. 6, 2008 — Microsoft Corp. and telecommunications leader BT announced they are bringing together the next-generation TV service BT Vision with Microsoft’s Xbox 360 games and entertainment...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Mon, Jan 7 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Digital Media, IPTV, Xbox
CES Keynote Roundup

Media Center was basically a no show, not too much of a shock for me. The only real Media Center is that Samsung will be supporting Extender’s in the future. Other than that, Microsoft re-announced that HP will be shipping their MediaSmart HDTVs with Extender’s built-in. Microsoft’s IPTV software (Mediaroom...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Sun, Jan 6 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, Portable Media, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista, Extenders
Bill Gates Looks Ahead at “Next Digital Decade”

Microsoft announces new entertainment partnerships with Disney-ABC Television Group, MGM and NBC Universal. LAS VEGAS — Jan. 6, 2008 — At the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates and Microsoft President of the Entertainment & Devices Division Robbie...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Sun, Jan 6 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, Portable Media, IPTV, Windows Vista, Extenders, Streaming
Short Bits: ESPN on Xbox Live, Reliance goes Mediaroom

ESPN and Microsoft Corp. today announced an agreement that will add high- and standard-definition full-length games, television shows and video game programming to Xbox LIVE, the online games and entertainment network on Xbox 360. Read Full Press Release Reliance Communications Ltd. and Microsoft Corp...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Mon, Nov 5 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Digital Media, IPTV, Xbox, Streaming
Extender Combos with HD DVD/Blu-ray & IPTV Functionality?

v2 Extenders have yet to ship but it looks like Sigma Designs and Microsoft are working to get additional features out in the form of Extenders integrated into HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc Players, as well as IPTV set-top boxes (STB). By now everyone should know that it is very likely the first v2 Extenders...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Sat, Oct 13 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Extenders
Microsoft Mediaroom Wins Stratecast Award for Superior Software Business Strategy

Award recognizes Microsoft Mediaroom for its value to the digital TV ecosystem. REDMOND, Wash. — Oct. 9, 2007 — Microsoft Corp. today announced that its Microsoft ® Mediaroom™ Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and multimedia platform has won Stratecast’s 2007 Award for Superior Software Business Strategy...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Tue, Oct 9 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Digital Media, IPTV
Microsoft at IBC2007 | VC-1 Encoder, New Partners, Mediaroom

First Microsoft VC-1 Encoder Tools Now Available From Leading Solution Providers Today at IBC2007, Microsoft Corp. announced broad industry support for the Microsoft ® VC-1 Encoder software development kit (SDK), a commercial offering first announced at the 2007 National Association of Broadcasters conference...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Thu, Sep 6 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Digital Media, IPTV
Short Bits: Pika, Podcasts, CableCARD, Components Database, More

Eric Anderson has a v2 Extender (Pika) prototype that supports native DivX decode. Good thing that know that someone is currently taking advantage of some of those formats I said that Pika could support . Extenders seem to be officially coming along. Last thing we really need to know, price points! Microsoft...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Fri, Jun 22 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Media Center Show, Extenders, CableCARD
Is This Microsoft's Future Media Platform/Service?

Dave Zatz wants to know what this odd trademark application is about filed by Microsoft in Australia, and frankly so do I. Long Zheng first pointed it, and I have to say that nothing here really makes sense without stretching the imagination pretty far. First of all, Microsoft is trying to trademark...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Wed, May 23 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, Portable Media, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista, Home Server
Consumer Electronics Show Roundup (Part 1)

So much stuff so far at CES that the main page of my blog has already rolled over. Here is a quick rundown of what has happened so far CES Keynote/Microsoft Microsoft Unveils Wave of New Products and Services at CES Short Bits: Bill Gates CES Keynote Microsoft's CES Press Releases Windows Home Server...

Posted to Chris Lanier's Blog by chrisl on Mon, Jan 8 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Media Center, Digital Media, IPTV, Xbox, Windows Vista, HD DVD, Extenders, Media Center PC's, CableCARD, Home Automation, Home Server

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