News tagged with cable networks

Comcast online video trial grows to 23 networks

(AP) -- CBS Corp. and 17 cable networks said Tuesday they are joining an online video trial by Comcast Corp., a move that tacitly acknowledges advertising isn't enough to support shows streamed over the Internet.

Technology / Internet

created Jul 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Comcast to stream HBO, Cinemax online in trial

(AP) -- And you thought the HBO hit TV series "Entourage" would never be streamed over the Internet - at least legally.

Technology / Telecom

created Jul 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

High court won't block remote storage DVR system

(AP) -- Cable TV operators won a key legal battle against Hollywood studios and television networks on Monday as the Supreme Court declined to block a new digital video recording system that could make it even easier for ...

Technology / Telecom

created Jun 29, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Time Warner, Comcast to start online video trials

(AP) -- Time Warner Inc. and Comcast Corp. on Wednesday took concrete steps to bring cable television shows to the Internet - but only for paying cable subscribers.

Technology / Telecom

created Jun 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Comcast to sell advertising for Verizon FiOS TV

(AP) -- Setting aside their rivalry in the interests of business, Comcast Corp. said Wednesday it will sell advertising for Verizon Communications Inc.'s FiOS television service in 10 markets where they both compete.

Technology / Telecom

created Jun 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Actor Ashton Kutcher, CNN in Twitter duel

Hollywood actor Ashton Kutcher has challenged CNN to an online duel.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Low-tech tools take out phones in Silicon Valley

(AP) -- Forget, for a moment, computer viruses and sophisticated cybercrimes. A hacksaw and a few other tools were probably all it took for someone to sever eight fiber-optic cables in Silicon Valley this ...

Technology / Telecom

created Apr 11, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

'Digital living room' getting closer

The digital living room is still under construction, but consumers can now get a glimpse of what it might look like.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Mar 11, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Dialing back: Cost-cutters return to slow-speed Internet

With his work hours cut and an investment portfolio in the tank, Arnold Zimmerman is considering the unthinkable: ditching his blazing-fast cable Internet service and going back to dial-up.

Technology / Telecom

created Mar 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0