Category Archives: devices

Opera Devices SDK empowers Humax’s Hybrid set-top-box

Oslo, Norway – April 7, 2011 Opera Software today announced a new partnership with Humax, the global set-top-box manufacturer. With this partnership, Opera Software will provide licenses for the Opera Devices SDK (Software Development Tool Kit) on Humax’s Hybrid set-top box (STB) including HbbTV. Opera Devices SDK is a documented API (application programming interface) for […]

HbbTV solution ready to electrify market

Opera Software and TARA Systems technology bring manufacturers more flexibility and cost savings London, UK – March 22, 2011 Today at the IP&TV World Forum, Opera Software and TARA Systems, the independent provider of flexible software solutions for TVs and other devices, announced the availability of a fully-integrated HbbTV solution for connected TVs and set-top […]

Opera’s exciting new TV lineup at IP&TV World Forum

Oslo, Norway and London, UK – March 21, 2011 Grab the nearest couch! At the IP&TV World Forum this week, Opera Software will unveil a new version of its embeddable browser engine for TVs, so, in addition to watching your favorite shows, you can also browse the websites to your favorite shows and a host […]

IMAQLIQ and Opera Software bring latest browsing technology to IPTV

Moscow and Oslo, Norway – February 2, 2011 Today Opera Software announced a collaboration with IMAQLIQ to providethe latest technology to consumers using IPTV. IMAQLIQ, a Russiandeveloper of telecommunications equipment with a broad internationalfootprint, will integrate Opera on its line of devices for interactiveTV. Technology, coupled with strong industry partnerships, makes the OperaDevices Software Development […]

Opera Devices SDK 2.9 expands support for Broadcom’s latest set-top-box chipsets

Oslo, Norway – January 26, 2011 Opera Software today announced that its newly-released Opera Devices SDK 2.9 will have out-of-the-box support on Broadcom’s BCM7420 set-top-box SoC platform. This latest browser has been integrated with Broadcom’s flexible set-top box API (application programming interface), providing a common Opera porting environment across a broad range of cable, satellite […]

Opera chosen by Sony for LCD television and Blu-ray Disc players

Oslo, Norway, and Tokyo, Japan, January 19, 2011 Opera Software today announced to deliver its world-class browser on Sony BRAVIA televisions and Blu-ray Disc (TM) players. Opera aims to deliver more “lean-forward”, interactive components to connected home users by offering Opera’s solution to Sony’s state-of-the-art devices. The Opera Devices Software Developer Kit (SDK) is the […]

Opera and ViXS bring Internet to more consumer devices

Las Vegas, USA – January 7, 2011 Opera Software today announced support for the ViXS platform providing Opera’s world-class browser to more connected home devices. By porting Opera to the ViXS platform, applications built with web technology and standard cloud-based applications can easily be implemented on ViXS-powered devices. Opera delivers a full-featured and fast Internet […]

2011 must-have: Opera for connected TVs

Las Vegas, USA – January 5, 2011 Opera Software is ringing in 2011 with the latest in technology, showcasing Opera technology for TVs and connected devices during the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 in Las Vegas. Opera is leading the Internet TV revolution and will be embedded on millions of connected televisions, set-top boxes […]

Lights, camera, action!

Opera Software and UK broadcaster provide anytime access to favorite TV and radio shows Oslo, Norway – 22 December 2010   Today, Opera Software announced it is now able to offer a BBC iPlayercompatible version of its browser to the consumer electronicsindustry, for use on connected televisions, Blu-ray players andset-top boxes. The broadcaster allows users […]

Opera supports Toshiba’s HbbTV success in Europe

Oslo, Norway and Tokyo, Japan – September, 16, 2010 Opera Software today announced that the Opera browser will be on Toshiba Corporation’s latest HbbTVs in Europe, the REGZA VL and WV series. HbbTV was unveiled last summer in Europe to combine broadband and broadcast technology for a seamless, new entertainment experience. Having strong support for […]