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09/26/2011
Comcast’s Adams Named 2011 'Women in Technology' Award Winner
Susan Adams, senior vice president/Engineering and Operations for Comcast Cable’s Northeast Division, is this year’s winner of the prestigious "Women in Technology" Award, chosen by Communications Technology magazine, Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) and the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE). Adams, who will be featured on the cover of the November issue of CT […]
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09/23/2011
DISH Adds Subscription Streaming Option in Pay-TV Bundle
DISH Network and Blockbuster today unveiled Blockbuster Movie Pass. Beginning Oct. 1, Blockbuster Movie Pass is available for DISH customers, starting at $10 per month, and featuring a streaming movie service. Blockbuster Movie Pass includes: More than 100,000 DVD movies, TV shows and games available by mail. More than 3,000 movies available to stream to […]
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09/23/2011
FCC Sides With Verizon in MSG Programming Spat
The Federal Communications Commission yesterday ruled that the Madison Square Garden Company must make its MSG and MSG+ high-definition regional sports channels available to Verizon’s FiOS TV service. In July 2009, Verizon filed a complaint with the FCC against MSG (controlled by the same principals who control Cablevision) for refusing to sell Verizon the HD […]
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09/23/2011
Akoo Enables Smartphones to Control On-Demand TV
Akoo International has been awarded new patents in global markets – including Canada, Australia, and Israel – for its interactive technology, which allows smartphones and tablets to search and select on-demand television content via mobile app or text messaging. Akoo already holds patents for the technology in the United States, China, Russia and Mexico. Akoo’s […]
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09/23/2011
AT&T Offers Smart Meters with Pre-Paid Data Plans to Utilities
AT&T is offering SmartSynch’s suite of smart grid products along with AT&T wireless data services on a single bill for utility companies. AT&T’s smart grid offer includes: Wireless Connectivity, for two-way smart grid data communication between electric meters or routers and a utility’s office; SmartSynch SmartMeter, which monitors power usage and wirelessly communicates day-to-day energy […]
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09/23/2011
TiVo Boosts Integration With Facebook
At f8, Facebook’s developer conference, TiVo announced it will update its iPhone and iPad apps to include additional integration with Facebook. Facebook’s newly announced Like and Watch integrations with the enhanced Facebook APIs will allow people who use the TiVo service to further connect with family, friends, and subscribers. The improved Facebook integration creates a […]