Mediabolic, founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, was a provider of software solutions for connected consumer electronics devices, including televisions and set-top boxes.

Timeline:

1999: Mediabolic is established, focusing on developing software that enables consumer electronics devices to discover, store, and play back Internet-based content.

2007: On January 1, Macrovision Corporation acquires Mediabolic for $43.5 million in cash, aiming to enhance its portfolio with technology that facilitates the transition from physical media to digital content distribution.

Mediabolic's software played a significant role in enabling consumer electronics manufacturers to create devices capable of seamlessly integrating and managing digital media content, contributing to the evolution of connected home entertainment systems.