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Comcast bid for NBC Universal could be sealed next week: source

Comcast's bid to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal from General Electric could be sealed next week if GE reaches an agreement with Vivendi, a source close to the matter said Wednesday.

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Details scant in venture with IAC, NBC's Silverman

(AP) -- A new venture that NBC Entertainment co-chairman Ben Silverman is leaving the network to form with Barry Diller's IAC/InterActiveCorp promises better integration of ad campaigns by involving advertisers ...

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Mobile devices star in prime time at home

His kids might commandeer the TV before bedtime, but online game designer John Comes still gets his prime-time fix. Just on a smaller screen.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

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New Google data show Microsoft's piracy problems (Update 2)

(AP) -- Google's Internet search engine receives more complaints about websites believed to be infringing on Microsoft's copyrights than it does about material produced by entertainment companies pushing ...

Technology / Internet

created May 24, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 6

New ad zapper has TV networks worried about sales

(AP) -- The maker of a new DVR that lets consumers zap away broadcast TV commercials at the touch of a button suggested Tuesday that the networks are being short-sighted in opposing the technology.

Technology / Telecom

created May 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

TV's double vision, when 1 screen isn't enough

(AP) -- As a kid, I dreamed of having a telephone that was plugged into my family's TV and would let me ring up whoever I was watching. With this special phone, I could reach my favorite TV stars, introduce myself and talk ...

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created May 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Online video distributors gather to court advertisers

Yahoo Inc. staged its glitzy presentation for advertisers in a theater near Central Park, with appearances by Katie Couric, "CSI" creator Anthony E. Zuiker and, via video, Tom Hanks.

Technology / Internet

created May 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Review: Netflix and Hulu's new scripted originals

Within just over a week, Netflix and Hulu are both debuting their first stabs at original scripted programming.

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created Feb 10, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Barriers fall between TV, Internet

You say TV, I say Internet. Toe-mate-o, toe-mah-to.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Amazon in streaming video deal with Viacom

Amazon announced a deal with entertainment giant Viacom on Wednesday, building up its arsenal of television shows as it takes on video streaming market leader Netflix.

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created Feb 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

NBC and NSF launch 'Science of NHL Hockey'

NBC News' educational arm, NBC Learn, and the NBC Sports Group recently teamed up with the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Science Foundation (NSF) to release "Science of NHL Hockey"--an informative ...

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created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

VeriFone signs taxi ad deal with NBC

(AP) -- Cab riders in New York and other big cities may soon be able to buy movie tickets and other items while in taxis, paying with the same system that charges credit cards for cab fare.

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