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Qualcomm challenges LCDs through new e-reader
November 28, 2011 2:12 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA new electronics display is poised to challenge power-hungry LCDs after U.S. mobile chip-maker Qualcomm teamed up with a South Korean bookseller to introduce a new e-reader.
Comcast's Augusta GM slides over to Knology
November 23, 2011 1:50 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsComcast's general manager in Augusta, Ga., is set to join rival over-builder Knology as its new general manager in the same market.
In the media: Samsung lining up for Google TV
November 23, 2011 1:46 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsTwo weeks after Logitech declared its experience with Google TV was a $100 million debacle, rumors are swirling that Samsung is about to pick up the Google TV ball and start running with it.
Cisco tops in IP edge market; Huawei posts biggest loss
November 23, 2011 1:45 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsCisco increased its carrier router and switch revenue, while Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei, Juniper Networks and ZTE all posted declines, according to a recent report by Infonetics Research.
NSN to terminate 17,000 employees by 2013
November 23, 2011 1:36 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsNokia Siemens Networks will layoff 17,000 workers in a major strategy shift that will see the company focusing more on mobile broadband and related services.
Charter, James Cable complete deal to swap systems
November 22, 2011 2:05 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsCharter Communications and James Cable have completed their swap of broadband systems in Alabama and Georgia.
Boxee Box adds support for SlingPlayer
November 22, 2011 2:03 pm | by Mike Robuck | Products | CommentsBoxee users will be able to take their content with them on the road now that the Boxee Box supports SlingPlayer.
Netflix seeks to raise at least $400M
November 22, 2011 2:01 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsNetflix raised $400 million Monday as the video subscription service tries to recover from a customer backlash that has battered its stock and tarnished its brand.
Microsoft buys video search start-up
November 22, 2011 1:58 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsMicrosoft said it is going to buy VideoSurf, with the intent of incorporating the start-up's video-based search and discovery technology into its Xbox Live.
Linksys sets up retail sales site in Europe
November 22, 2011 1:54 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsCisco's Linksys operation is adding consumer retail to its website for European markets. The online store will help consumers to research and compare Linksys products and purchase directly for home delivery.
Super committee flop dashes spectrum auction hopes
November 22, 2011 1:53 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsThe "super committee" charged with cutting $1.5 trillion from the federal deficit over the next decade was unable to break its bipartisan gridlock, triggering major cuts to the nation's spending on defense, Medicare and other programs.
Penguin suspends library e-books, citing security
November 22, 2011 1:49 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsOne of the country's largest publishers, Penguin Group, has suspended making e-editions of new books available to libraries and won't allow libraries to loan any e-books for Amazon's Kindle.
CableLabs opens doors on San Fran facility
November 21, 2011 2:27 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsCableLabs employees will be better able to rub elbows with software developers, venture capitalists and other high-tech entities with the opening of its new office in San Francisco.
Comcast goes full-footprint with Dory gateway
November 21, 2011 2:24 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsComcast is preparing wider commercialization of its home gateway that combines an embedded multimedia terminal adapter (EMTA), a cable modem and a Wi-Fi router.
Clearwire slammed as CEO reportedly mulls default
November 18, 2011 4:26 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe stock of wireless broadband network operator Clearwire is plunging after a report quoted its chief executive as saying that the company is weighing whether to make a large debt payment on Dec. 1.
