Major change for Microsoft



Microsoft is to undergo a major corporate restructuring designed to reintegrate the company.

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BBC claims success for digital Wimbledon



The end to the 77-year wait for a British winner in the Gentlemen’s Singles at Wimbledon contributed to a successful fortnight for BBC Sport.

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Magine secures new financing round



Cloud-based TV operator Magine has secured a further round of financing that will enable the company to drive forward the expansion of their recently deployed OTT television delivery service.

Magine founders, Michael Werner, Matthias Hjelmstedt, Erik Wikstrom,Xavier Ritort and Hakan Tranvik have succeeded in raising $19m through an agreement signed with a group of Swedish and international investors.

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Philips reports increased smart TV usage



People who have a smart TV which is connected are increasingly using the apps on their set.

During 2012, some 72% used their smart tv more than 25 times a month, according to research by TPVision, the company licenced to use the Philips brand.

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Catch-up TV holds fifth of UK viewing



A survey by YouView says that catch-up and on demand viewing now accounts for six hours of TV use in the typical week.

The PSB-telco broadband service, celebrating its first birthday this month, says the typical Briton records a total of nine-hours television a week.

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Cyfrowy Polsat opens a window

June 25, 2013 05.30 Europe/London





Poland’s Cyfrowy Polsat is making eight popular encrypted TV channels and 12 radio stations available free of charge to owners of proprietary DVB-T receivers until the end of this month.

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Voyo extends reach



Czech TV Nova’s on demand service Voyo is now available to subscribers using Android devices.

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Apple TV adds Sky News, HBO Go and WatchESPN

June 20, 2013 06.57 Europe/London





Apple has announced that Sky News is now available on Apple TV to users in the US, UK and Ireland.

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Netflix comes to the Netherlands

June 19, 2013 07.10 Europe/London





It’s official – Netflix has announced it will be launching in the Netherlands before the end of the year.

In a press release, Netflix said the service will become available on TV sets, tablets, smart phones, game consoles and computers. The offer will include Hollywood movies, local productions as well as Netflix originals House of Cards and Arrested Development.

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KDG confirms Vodafone approach



Kabel Deutschland has confirmed it has been approached by the British mobile operator Vodafone.

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NOS launches first iPad video app



Dutch public broadcaster NOS has launched its first iPad app with a rich video offering.

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Dutch pubcasters launch streaming live TV

June 11, 2013 08.00 Europe/London





The Dutch public broadcasters have launched a streaming live TV and radio service offering the full bouquet of channels over-the-top on multiple devices.

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Settlement between TiVo and Motorola



UPDATED. A long running patent dispute between TiVo and Motorola (now owned by Google and Arris), Cisco and Time Warner Cable concerning recording technology has been resolved.

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Channel 4 develops single companion app



Channel 4 is launching a dedicated second screen companion app that will work across the broadcaster’s programme portfolio.

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Eutelsat Kabelkiosk launches hybrid DVB and IP Platform



Germany’s head-end-in-the-sky service Eutelsat Kabelkiosk is combining DVB, IP and OTT in a single, hybrid offer for multiple screens.

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