The difference between the TV and the PC just got smaller. At least that’s Microsoft’s hope after it announced plans to incorporate CableCARD technology in Windows Media Center-based PCs by Christmas. That means MSOs can offer 1-way programming, including HD, for viewing on PCs or other network-connected devices, like the Xbox 360. Microsoft and CableLabs are finalizing approval for digital rights management.

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Google Fiber has been primarily operating as GFiber for quite some time, but on Thursday, it dropped the Google Fiber moniker and will solely go by GFiber moving forward. The company said the name

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