News tagged with television channels

Twitter, Facebook to steamroll French vote result rules

Widespread use of social networks such as Facebook and Twitter is set to steamroller France's laws restricting the announcement of the results of Sunday's first-round presidential election.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Technology's power to misinform dims utopian hopes

(Phys.org) -- The ability for computer technology to automatically create a society of smart, tolerant citizens may be more hype and hope than reality,according to a Penn State Altoona researcher.

Technology / Other

created Apr 16, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 7

Review: Prettier iPad retains familiar qualities

I have grown fond of my iPad 2 during the past nine months. So, I was curious if I would like my tablet computer any less once I saw Apple's new and improved iPad.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (4) | comments 0

India's Infosys warns about IT sector outlook, shares slump

Indian IT giant Infosys on Thursday posted a 33-percent rise in its quarterly profit, but warned of a slowdown and weak client spending due to global uncertainty and the European debt crisis.

Technology / Business

created Jan 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Microsoft to bring Kinect to Windows PCs

Microsoft plans to bring its Kinect technology to bear on personal computers following its phenomenal success with the gesture and voice-recognition sensor in the Xbox 360 game console.

Technology / Software

created Jan 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

China test-launches 3D TV channel

China's state broadcaster has test-launched a 3D television channel, state media said, in a bid to draw viewers and drive consumption by encouraging people to upgrade to 3D-capable sets.

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 5

Australia media review eyes Internet

A review of Australia's media on Thursday recommended a major regulatory shakeup which would put Internet giants under the same umbrella as traditional outlets and see ownership laws axed.

Technology / Internet

created Dec 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mars science laboratory launch milestones

(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA's Mars Science Laboratory is tucked inside its Atlas V rocket, ready for launch on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The Nov. 26 launch window ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Nov 24, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Google TV porn channel launches

Vivid Entertainment is bringing porn to Google TV.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

India's Infosys Q2 profit up near 10%, shares jump

Indian software giant Infosys on Wednesday said quarterly profit rose by nearly 10 percent, powering its shares upwards as investors ignored a warning about an uncertain global market.

Technology / Business

created Oct 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Ariane rocket launches satellites after strike delay

An Ariane rocket launched two communications satellites into orbit Wednesday, after strike action at the Kourou space centre in French Guiana delayed take-off by a day.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Sep 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Viacom, Cablevision settle suit over iPad TV app

(AP) -- Cablevision Systems Corp. and Viacom Inc., the owner of MTV and other cable TV channels, have settled a lawsuit over software that lets subscribers view Viacom channels and individual shows on demand on their iPads.

Technology / Business

created Aug 11, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Viacom sues Cablevision over iPad video app

(AP) -- Viacom, the owner of MTV, Comedy Central and other television channels, is suing cable TV distributor Cablevision over an iPad app that Viacom says streams video of its channels without permission.

Technology / Business

created Jun 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Broadcasters failed to prepare audiences for the Arab spring, says research

Broadcasters failed to prepare audiences for events in North Africa and the Middle East, according to new research from the International Broadcasting Trust (IBT) and the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jun 22, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Iran successfully launches satellite into space: Al-Alam TV

Iran successfully launched its Rassad-1 satellite into space on Wednesday, the country's Arabic-language television channel Al-Alam said.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jun 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0