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Interactive Program Guide
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A look at advanced guides from Cablevision, DirecTV, AT&T, and the future of channel surfing
Cablevision, AT&T and DirecTV are deploying smarter IPGs that rely on technology such as recommendation engines and voice recognition to make it easier for subscribers to find programming they may be interested in.
Cablevision deploys new Optimum Program Guide
Cablevision began deploying its new cloud-based Optimum Program Guide to subscribers in Long Island area on Wednesday.
Rovi signs new wide-ranging licensing deal with Sony
Rovi ( Nasdaq: ROVI ) announced this morning that it has signed a technology and patent licensing agreement with Sony ( NYSE: SNE ) covering components of Rovi's interactive program guide (IPG) and
Rovi rallies on Roxio sale and revenue projections
Shares in top interactive program guide technology vendor Rovi ( Nasdaq: ROVI ) jumped nearly 15 percent Friday after the company said that it would sell its Roxio digital media software and security
Arris may enable voice controls for Moxi guide
ATLANTA - Cable technology vendor Arris ( Nasdaq: ARRS ) may enable voice controls for its Moxi interactive program guide, which would allow cable subscribers to speak commands to their mobile phones,
Rovi grows revenue from IPG deals with cable MSOs, CE manufacturers
Top interactive program guide vendor Rovi Corp. ( Nasdaq: ROVI ) posted strong revenue growth from both cable operators and TV manufacturers deploying its guides, generating $196.5 million in revenue
Comcast testing sports app that delivers 'instant access to all of the games on television'
Comcast ( Nasdaq: CMCSA ) is testing a cloud-based app for its interactive program guide which will give subscribers "instant access to all of the games on television," CEO Brian Roberts said
Verizon lets FiOS subs access voicemail on TV
Verizon ( NYSE: VZ ) FiOS TV subscribers with its upgraded version of its Interactive Media Guide can now access voice mail from their digital phone service through the TV with a few clicks of a remote
New DirecTV guide suggests content to subscribers based on viewing habits
DirecTV ( Nasdaq: DTV ) is launching a new "My DirecTV" feature for its interactive program guide which will recommend TV shows and movies to subscribers based on data about their viewing habits that
BBC tests customized program guide
BBC is testing a new interactive program guide that allows users to create lists of programs they want to watch, rather than displaying all content available to viewers. The Web-based platform also
