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TVIA STREAMING MEDIA PROCESSOR PLATFORM ADOPTED BY Ch.1

Home Entertainment Center Enables Interactivity Between Consumers And Content Providers
　　

CES - Las Vegas - January 8, 2000 - In the desire to merge broadcast content and Internet content, set top box, Internet appliance and home entertainment manufacturers want a proven solution that meets the needs of consumers and content providers. Today, Ch.1 announced their integrated, high-resolution Internet and entertainment TV platform available for purchase later this month and designed around the Tvia (NASDAQ: TVIA) CyberPro streaming media processor product family.
　　

The Ch.1 Internet entertainment platform offers content providers the immediate capability to display broadcast and Internet content simultaneously. For example, viewers can simultaneously watch ABC's popular show, "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire", along with their corresponding website through picture-in-portal mode, enabling interactivity between the program and the viewer.
　　

"Tvia's streaming media processor is the key for true home entertainment and interactivity," said Vahe Akay, vice president of marketing, Tvia, Inc. "Tvia streaming media processors allow display the of both broadcast TV and Internet content on today's television sets. Our technology enables the Ch.1 platform to deliver interactive services to the home."
　

Ch.1's platform provides vast content and customization thanks to Tvia's streaming media processor technology. Tvia's CyperPro 5050 enables the following Ch.1 features:

　　-Interactive Channel Guide for Television for automatic or on-demand TV tuning for Picture-in-Portal (PIP), simultaneous access of TV stations' websites and the TV programs via PIP.

　　-Auto Tune - for automatic and on-demand channel tuning; auto recording via HDR or VCR recording device - automatic or on-demand, and 5 days of guide stored locally and updated daily.

　　-Internet Content Portals that provide TV-centric look and feel; multiple Internet category portals; ease of navigation - single click into the most popular categories; personalized portals and easy access to user defined TV stations and web sites.
　　

Tvia Technology
　　

Tvia's combination of software and a dedicated streaming media processor engine reduces strain on the main CPU. Tvia's CyberPro streaming media processors include the CyberPro2010, CyberPro5000 and CyberPro5300 product families. The CyberPro streaming media processors enable Internet enabled devices , broadband set-top boxes and digital televisions to display both television broadcast and Internet content simultaneously with no conversions necessary.
　　

A Tvia streaming media processor enabled Ch.1 to reduce their development time and costs via a flexible streaming media processor engine. Software tools from Tvia also allowed Ch.1 to easily customize the home electronic product for multiple regions, using a single platform.
　　

About Ch.1

　　Ch.1 Inc. is a privately held venture located in Orange County, California. The visionary leader and principal founder of Ch.1 is William Wang, Chairman of DIVA Technologies Inc., a Delaware corporation. Mr. Wang has long been a leader in the convergence technology field and has been instrumental through his work with large systems manufacturers in driving the development and market acceptance of larger screen displays. His advanced product vision led the industry in introducing the first affordable large screen PC/TV displays.

Ch.1 was co-founded by DIVA Technologies and has received initial funding from W. I. Harper of San Francisco, California, an investment banking firm and Avalon, Inc., the investment arm of Ted Waitt, Chairman of Gateway, Inc. For more information call 714.546.9508 or visit www.ch1.com.
　　

About Tvia Inc.
　　

Tvia, Inc designs, develops and markets streaming media processors for Internet enabled devices , set top boxes and digital television. The company has worldwide operations employing more than 150 hardware and software product development engineers. Tvia is changing the way interactive content is displayed in the home and has secured major design wins with OEMs worldwide in all of its three target markets. For more information visit www.tvia.com.
　　

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor". provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including product capabilities; ability to meet shipment timetable; and other risks detailed from time to time in Tvia¡¯s SEC reports, including its Quarterly report on form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2000. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Tvia disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.