News tagged with tv broadcast
Broadcasters' woes could spell trouble for free TV
(AP) -- For more than 60 years, TV stations have broadcast news, sports and entertainment for free and made their money by showing commercials. That might not work much longer.
Dec 29, 2009 |
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Gaming giants bet on 3D for next big boost
The global gaming industry is jumping on Hollywood's 3D bandwagon but the bet is risky as consumers appear reluctant to shell out for the necessary screens and glasses, insiders said Wednesday.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Aug 18, 2010 |
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A search engine for TV programs
The journalist recalls more or less what Ulla Schmidt said regarding the health reform, but needs the exact wording to be able to cite her. A new speech recognition system helps to search TV broadcasts. It does not need to ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
Jul 07, 2009 |
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Free live TV is coming to your smartphone and tablet
Would you like to watch live network TV on your smartphone or stream a movie? The answer is probably yes to both.
May 17, 2012 |
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Dr. Mitola and cognitive radio are featured on Computing Now
Dr. Joseph Mitola III, Vice President for the Research Enterprise at Stevens Institute of Technology, is the subject of a recent article on Computing Now which details the benefits and development of Cognitive Radio (CR), ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
Jun 23, 2010 |
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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.
Oct 24, 2010 |
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TiVo DVR viewers bypassing 10 p.m. slots
New research indicates viewers who use digital video recorders to watch their favorite broadcast TV shows tend to watch shows recorded between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. -- and many of them appear to be skipping 10 p.m. telecasts ...
Apr 15, 2009 |
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Fox joins broadcasters in blocking Google TV link
(AP) -- News Corp.'s Fox has joined broadcasters ABC, CBS and NBC in blocking access to full episodes of shows when searched from Google TV's Web browser, according to a person at Fox familiar with the matter.
Nov 11, 2010 |
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Don't dump your new TV for 3-D television set just yet
With my ears still ringing from the roar of a thousand TVs on the floor of the International Consumer Electronics Show, I'm going to use this week's column to answer a few questions readers asked about new ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 15, 2010 |
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Televisions: New technology adds new dimensions to purchases
Over the past few years, buying a new TV got to be a pretty simple process.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 03, 2010 |
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Congress to hold hearing on cable advertising
(AP) -- Cable operators will sit in the hot seat Thursday as Congress reviews their plans to roll out targeted advertising amid fears that consumer privacy could be infringed if the companies were to track and record viewing ...
Apr 22, 2009 |
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Digital TV is worth converter hassle
Converter boxes. Coupon shortages. Congressional squabbling. Mass confusion. Such hassles raise a fundamental question about the digital TV transition: What will consumers get in return? Quite a lot, actually.
Feb 04, 2009 |
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Gadgets for free TV arrive, but will buyers bite?
(AP) -- Being able to watch live TV on the go sounds like an appealing idea. Indeed, Audiovox Corp. says its RCA-branded portable, battery-powered televisions sell well. But there's a problem: people return ...
Jan 08, 2011 |
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TV broadcasting in 3-D
The market for consumer 3D television sets is expanding at the enormous pace of a 75% annual growth rate, following the trend for popular movies shot in 3D. With this rapidly growing market, comes the need for standardization ...
May 27, 2011 |
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Startup sends live local TV to the iPhone
(AP) -- A startup backed by media billionaire Barry Diller has launched a service that sends live local TV feeds to iPhones and iPads. But the service may be short-lived, since TV stations are likely to challenge ...
Feb 17, 2012 |
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