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Mediacom reaches retrans accord with Sinclair

January 8, 2010 7:25 am | by Mike Robuck | Comments

Mediacom’s viewers can breathe easier now that the op has reached a retransmission agreement with Sinclair, but the operator’s chairman is lobbying Capitol Hill for changes.

T-Mobile USA to stop selling landline service

January 8, 2010 7:20 am | by The Associated Press | Comments

T-Mobile USA says it will stop selling its home Internet phone service, ending a near two-year attempt to enter the landline market.

Intel’s Otellini offers glimpse of future

January 8, 2010 7:15 am | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | Comments

During his keynote at CES, Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini outlined his company's vision of technology in the future with a series of demos.

Palm Pre, Pixi coming to Verizon Wireless

January 8, 2010 7:10 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | Comments

Palm Inc. said Thursday that two upgraded versions of its Pre and Pixi smartphones will come to Verizon Wireless on Jan. 25.

E-reader boom kindles a variety of new options

January 8, 2010 7:05 am | by Rachel Metz, AP Technology Writer | Comments

When most people think of electronic book readers, Amazon's thin, white Kindle probably springs to mind. But that could soon change.

Broadband Briefs for 1/8/10

January 8, 2010 7:00 am | Comments

Clearwire to launch 1st metropolitan 4G network in Spain . . . ACA advocates for USF access . . . Wi-Fi Direct makes its pitch at CES.

DirecTV promises 3-D channels in June

January 7, 2010 7:55 am | by Brian Santo | Comments

Adding to the 3-D hullabaloo at the Consumer Electronics Show, DirecTV said it will be the first service provider to deliver 3-D TV, with the launch of service in June.

SeaChange spends $12M to buy VividLogic

January 7, 2010 7:50 am | by Mike Robuck | Comments

With cable ops getting serious about IP-delivered video, SeaChange has strengthened its hand with today’s announcement that it will pay at least $12 million for VividLogic.

Moto Mover creates DVR-to-handheld connection

January 7, 2010 7:45 am | by Brian Santo | Comments

Motorola’s Mover, a set-top accessory that enables consumers to put recorded subscription video content on mobile devices, has snagged Comcast’s interest.

Rovi shows supercharged discovery guide

January 7, 2010 7:40 am | by Brian Santo | Comments

Rovi keeps building on its dominating guide position, announcing that nearly 20 new content providers have signed on to provide content through its TotalGuide.

DOJ to review Comcast, NBC deal

January 7, 2010 7:35 am | by Joelle Tessler, AP Technology Writer | Comments

The Justice Department will be the agency to scrutinize Comcast’s plans to buy a controlling stake in NBC's broadcast networks, cable TV channels and movie studios.

Broadcom improves cable modem, DTA chips

January 7, 2010 7:30 am | by Brian Santo | Comments

Broadcom announced two new system-on-a-chip lines, one a new DOCSIS/Euro-DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem SoC, the other for HD DTA cable set-top boxes.

ActiveVideo forges deal with Blockbuster, expands relationship with Tag

January 7, 2010 7:25 am | by Mike Robuck | Comments

ActiveVideo, which provides “cloud”-based services in networks, has a new agreement in place with Blockbuster and an expanded relationship with Tag Networks.

Microsoft bows Mediaroom 2.0 at CES

January 7, 2010 7:20 am | by Mike Robuck | Comments

Microsoft introduced the latest version of its IPTV middleware platform at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

AT & T to add to momentum for phones with Android

January 7, 2010 7:15 am | by Rachel Metz, AP Technology Writer | Comments

AT&T is adding cell phones running Google's Android OS to its lineup, bringing what could be the iPhone's greatest rival into the fold of the device's sole U.S. carrier.