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Virgin Media wins a legal case with Gemstar over alleged patent infringement of EPG technology.
Virgin Media is beginning to show off its concept of the new generation of EPG for its set top boxes, with an interface more akin to a PlayStation 3 than a traditional programme guide.
A court has today rejected an appeal by the Rovi-owned Gemstar in a legal battle with Virgin Media over electronic programme guide (EPG) patents. In November 2009, Virgin Media secured victory in ...
Harnessing the Appstage application framework within the 24i Mod Studio streaming platform — which is pre-integrated with Amagi's playout solutions — the project introduced the FAST channels into ...
The system took offence at Will Smith’s 12A-rated film Hancock, calling it Hanc**k, while football fans were invited to watch a match involving A***nal. The automatic checker, which scans for ...
Virgin Media said it will be open for all broadcasters to bid for slots on its EPG, but reserved the right to disqualify adult and other niche channels from high-profile positions.
TalkTV has secured a more prominent slot within the Virgin Media EPG, moving from 627 to 606. It follows rival GB News, which successfully bid for Channel 604, in a recent auction process. Both ...
Virgin Media in the UK has given YouTube its own channel on its TV guide, marking the first time the online platform has been put alongside linear broadcast channels in programme listings.
That's why these channels are always listed at the top of the electronic programme guide (EPG) on Sky, Virgin Media and the like -- though even this rule is considered slightly outdated, with ...
LONDON - Virgin Media plans to start carrying advertising around its video-on demand service and electronic programme guide next year for the first time.