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National Semiconductor demonstrates 28 gbps data center technology

National Semiconductor Corp. today announced it has achieved a breakthrough in high-speed signal conditioning by becoming the first company to successfully demonstrate 28 Gbps discrete quad-channel retimer technology with ...

Technology / Semiconductors

created Feb 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Comcast takes control of NBC Universal

(AP) -- The nation's largest cable TV company, Comcast Corp., took control of NBC Universal after the government shackled its behavior in the coming years to protect online video services such as Netflix ...

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Comcast to take over NBC Universal at midnight

(AP) -- The nation's largest cable TV company, Comcast Corp., was set to take control of NBC Universal on Friday after the government shackled its behavior in the coming years to protect online video services ...

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers: Swear words less offensive on cable than broadcast TV

Four letter words may offend you more depending on which television channel you watch, according to a recent study out of Florida State University and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jan 26, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers say WikiLeaks damaged American power

(PhysOrg.com) -- One of the first academics to study the impact of the exposure of US diplomatic cables by WikiLeaks argues that American power has been significantly damaged.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Jan 26, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (7) | comments 19

Verizon challenges FCC's net neutrality rules (Update)

Verizon Communications Inc. on Thursday filed a legal challenge to new federal regulations that prohibit broadband providers from interfering with Internet traffic flowing over their networks.

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 20, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 26

3-D means headaches to many, yet companies push on

From Hollywood studios to Japanese TV makers, powerful business interests are betting 3-D will be the future of entertainment, despite a major drawback: It makes millions of people uncomfortable or sick.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jan 20, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 7

Time Warner Cable-Sinclair deal avoids TV blackout

(AP) -- After weeks in limbo, about 4 million of Time Warner Cable's customers will no longer have to worry about losing one of their network TV stations.

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Time Warner Cable customers face another blackout

(AP) -- Once again, Time Warner Cable subscribers face the possibility of losing one of their local network TV stations.

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 14, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Taiwan, China to build first direct undersea cable

Five major telecom operators from Taiwan and China signed a contract Thursday to build the first undersea cable directly linking the island and the mainland to meet mounting demand, officials said.

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Pay-TV providers take battle to tech companies

The pay-television industry, under growing threat from the Internet, disclosed plans to prevent technology companies from luring away its customers.

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

US, Germany developing secret spy satellites: cables

Germany and the United States are jointly developing secret spy satellites under the guise of a commercial programme despite opposition from France, leaked US diplomatic cables showed Monday.

Technology / Other

created Jan 03, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 12

Fans relieved to be able to watch Outback Bowl

(AP) -- College football fans were elated that they could stay home to watch the Florida Gators play the Penn State Nittany Lions in Saturday's Outback Bowl, after Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. and two cable TV companies ...

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Time Warner Cable says Big 4 shows to stay on-air

(AP) -- Time Warner Cable Inc. said Thursday that its customers will still be able to view major programming from ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox even if it can't reach a deal with broadcaster Sinclair before their contract expires ...

Technology / Telecom

created Dec 31, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hearst, DirecTV reach deal on programming fees

(AP) -- DirecTV satellite subscribers around the country will continue to receive network TV stations owned by Hearst Corp. after the two companies reached a new deal over the fees that DirecTV pays the broadcasting company ...

Technology / Telecom

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