[Satellite Today – 3-6-08] Australian satellite pay-TV operator Austar has launched personal video recorder (PVR) services in Australia using OpenTV technology, Austar announced March 5.
    The service, dubbed MyStar, is a quad tuner set-top box featuring two satellite tuners and two terrestrial tuners that provide an integrated recording service for Austar subscribers.
    “MyStar revolutionizes the television experience of our customers, with the four tuners enabling them to enjoy all of their local channels directly alongside their Austar channels for the first time,” John Porter, CEO of Austar, said in a statement.