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Toshiba TVs using Rovi DivX Plus Streaming for Knowhow

Rovi has announced the availability of a range of Toshiba DTVs that use Rovi’s cutting-edge DivX Plus Streaming technology.  In the UK, Toshiba DTVs are enabling Dixon’s Retail’s Knowhow Movies service, one of the a number around the globe now supporting Rovi’s advanced adaptive streaming format. “Today, consumers in the UK are able to experience […]

KnowHow Movies extended to new devices

Currys and PC World’s KnowHow Movies on-demand service is being extended to LG Smart TVs as well as via iOS and Android apps. The service will use Rovi’s adaptive streaming format, DivX Plus Streaming, to deliver content to the new devices. “We are pleased with our progress to deliver instant access to premium entertainment on […]

LG gets Knowhow

UK movies on-demand service Knowhow Movies is launching on LGs 2012 range of Smart TVs. The platform, operated by retail group Currys and PC World, will join Lovefilm, Netflix, Blinkbox and Acetrax on LGs TVs. Knowhow Movies launched in February and has deals with studios Warner Bros and Disney. It offers titles including Sherlock Holmes: […]

Currys launches streaming movies service with Disney and WB deals

UK retail chain Currys and PC World is to launch transactional movies on-demand service Knowhow Movies tomorrow. Currys has signed deals with Hollywood studios Disney, Pixar, Warner Bros and Momentum Pictures for a range of new movies in their DVD release window as well as catalogue titles. New releases will be priced at £3.99 (€4.70) […]