News tagged with broadcast programming

Online TV spats mean fewer free shows on Web

(AP) -- Broadcasters took a big step toward eliminating free TV shows on the Web after they blocked access to their programming online this month to enforce their demands to be paid.

Technology / Telecom

created Oct 24, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 3

Government appeals ruling on FCC indecency rule

(AP) -- Federal regulators are appealing a recent court decision that struck down a 2004 government policy that says broadcasters can be fined for allowing even a single curse word on live television.

Technology / Telecom

created Aug 26, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Multimedia search without detours

Finding a particular song or video is often no easy matter. Manually assigned metadata may be incorrect, and the unpacking of compressed data can slow up the search. DIVAS, a multimedia search engine, uses digital fingerprints ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Apr 02, 2010 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Why cable TV bills are rising

(PhysOrg.com) -- Consumers often grouse that their cable television bills go up every year, but multichannel video program distributors (MVPD) are often just passing along ever increasing costs, says a new report from Ball ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Jul 13, 2009 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 7

Toshiba, SGI Japan Develops the World's First Full HD File-Base Program Broadcasting Systems

Toshiba Corporation and SGI Japan, Ltd. today announced that they have developed full HD file-based TV program broadcasting systems and core broadcasting systems, including master control equipment. A terrestrial ...

Technology / Telecom

created Dec 29, 2008 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0