SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixelworks,
Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW), a leading provider of innovative video
and display processing solutions, today announced that the
Company's video processing and transcoding technology powers SLING
TV's new AirTV Anywhere home media device, enabling the
delivery of live local high-definition (HD) over-the-air (OTA) TV
channels to popular mobile and streaming media devices. AirTV
Anywhere includes an integrated 1 TB hard drive with full digital
video recorder (DVR) capability for more than 150 hours of
storage.
AirTV Anywhere wirelessly streams and integrates various live
local OTA channels into the SLING TV guide on up to four compatible
streaming devices at once. Unlike alternative approaches, AirTV
Anywhere allows U.S. consumers to enjoy a seamless cable
replacement experience, integrating OTA and SLING
TV content into a single interface.
Built specifically for OTA streaming applications with HD video
quality, AirTV Anywhere allows for flexible antenna placement and
efficient Wi-Fi network management. The system utilizes the
Pixelworks XCode® 5116 processor and advanced video technology
to transcode ATSC signals into IP video streams for a superior
video entertainment experience.
"Too many people continue over-paying for TV because they think
cutting cable is too complicated," said Adam Kucera, Director of Sales, SLING TV. "With
AirTV Anywhere, Americans can unlock the best kept secret in TV —
free local channels that add up to hundreds in annual savings — all
while making the switch to streaming with SLING TV at the best
price."
Optimized for SLING TV, AirTV Anywhere enables consumers to
easily navigate between both OTA and SLING TV channels, plus access
any SLING Cloud DVR recordings alongside local recordings when
connected to a digital antenna, a wireless or wired home network
and used with an iPhone, iPad, Android mobile, Android TV, Amazon
Fire TV, Apple TV or Roku streaming device.
"AirTV Anywhere uniquely provides anytime, anywhere local
TV viewing capabilities not offered by other products or OTT
services," said Ramon Cazares, vice
president of Video and Display Processing, Pixelworks. "Our
continuing collaboration with AirTV has allowed us to deliver this
next-generation device to today's consumers, eliminating the need
to hassle with complicated wiring or multiple antennas
throughout the home."
AirTV Anywhere is now included in the FlexVU™ cord cutter
ecosystem for home entertainment systems.
AirTV L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of DISH DBS
Corporation and provides products and services to simplify the
modern over-the-air (OTA) entertainment experience. AirTV is also
home to the original AirTV Mini and AirTV 2. For more
information, visit www.AirTV.net.
About Pixelworks
Pixelworks provides industry-leading content creation, video
delivery and display processing solutions and technology that
enable highly authentic viewing experiences with superior visual
quality, across all screens – from cinema to smartphone and beyond.
The Company has a 20-year history of delivering image processing
innovation to leading providers of consumer electronics,
professional displays and video streaming services. Pixelworks is
headquartered in San Jose, CA. For
more information, please visit the company's web site at
www.pixelworks.com.
Note: Pixelworks, the Pixelworks logo and XCode are registered
trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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