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Verizon petition of FCC indicates early transition to digital transmission |
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August 1, 2007 – Verizon has recently requested the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change the wording of a rule concerning the switch to digital transmission by operators, indicating that it may make the transition within a year.
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Ikanos launches VDSL2 residential gateway processor with MIPS32 24KE core |
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August 1, 2007 – Ikanos Communications, a US developer of Fiber Fast broadband solutions, has launched the Fusiv Vx180 VDSL2 gateway processor, based on the MIPS32 24KE core produced by chip developer MIPS.
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Microsoft to partner with Crestron for next generation of Media Center |
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August 1, 2007 – Microsoft is to partner with US automation company Crestron to develop the next generation of its Media Center operating platform, using embedded chip technology that can be programmed to deliver a range of automation and entertainment capabilities.
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Comcast adds 823,000 digital cable subscribers in Q2, spurred by FCC deadline |
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July 31, 2007 – Comcast added a record 823,000 digital cable subscribers in the second quarter of 2007, in anticipation of the Federal Communications Commission’s July 1 deadline for cable boxes with integrated security.
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Sony starts shipping Vaio TP1 living room PC to US |
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July 31, 2007 – Sony has started shipments of its Vaio TP1, a stylish circular white PC designed specifically for the living room, to the US.
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Entropic files IPO to raise up to $100mn |
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July 30, 2007 – Entropic Communications, a US manufacturer of chips for digital-home equipment, has filed an S-1 form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the first step on the road to an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of shares.
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In-Stat forecasts strong worldwide growth in home networks |
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July 31, 2007 – The worldwide installed base of home networks is to grow by over 35% in 2007, according to market research firm In-Stat.
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Sky joins forces with Sony to offer on-demand video on PSP |
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July 30, 2007 – Satellite broadcaster Sky and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) have announced that they are teaming up to deliver on-demand video content to owners of the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) in the UK and Ireland.
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