One of the more interesting devices to come out of CES will be Simple.TV, combining some of the best capabilities of TiVo DVRs and Sling streaming set-top boxes. The box, which… Read more »
The market for online movie downloads and rentals is getting a bit more crowded this week, as Sears announced it has launched its own video… Read more »
Rovi Corp. declared its intent to acquire Sonic Solutions late Wednesday in a deal worth $720 million. The combined company could have the c… Read more »
Rovi has been trying to reshape itself as a metadata and program guide specialist for the next generation of connected devices, but with little success. But through its planned acquisition of… Read more »
While Redbox confirmed that it would have a digital video offering in 2011, and said it would do so with a partner, it had little to say about the specifics of… Read more »
Sonic Solutions added a new feature to its RoxioNow digital video platform, allowing companies like Blockbuster and Best Buy to deliver videos to mobile devices. By teaming up with Widevine, RoxioNow… Read more »
Redbox is looking to the web to augment its dollar-a-day DVD rental service, according to a report by Bloomberg. The streaming service, which is expected to be announced by October, could… Read more »
Forget Hulu and Netflix. The big over-the-top video players cold turn out to be retailers and TV set-makers. Three months after Wal-Mart acquired Vudu in a bid to create a virtual… Read more »
Boxee is expanding the premium content it has available with a deal that will enable users to purchase feature films. By teaming up with Sonic Solutions, Boxee users could soon have… Read more »
Someone finally cares enough for Divx. Sonic Solutions, the digital media solutions firm and owner of CinemaNow online movie service, has an… Read more »