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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

Review: Super Bowl online decent, won't replace TV

(AP) -- The television set won't be the only place to watch video of the New York Giants and the New England Patriots this Sunday. For the first time, U.S. football fans will be able to watch the Super Bowl ...

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 31, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Court revives Viacom copyright suit against YouTube

A US appeals court on Thursday revived a billion-dollar lawsuit filed by entertainment giant Viacom accusing Google-owned website YouTube of knowingly profiting from pirated video clips.

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created Apr 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Viacom to NY court: Scrap YouTube copyright ruling

A lawyer for Viacom Inc. warned an appeals court panel Tuesday that there will be greater exploitation of copyright material on the Internet if the court lets YouTube get away with a business built on "rampant copyright infringement."

Technology / Internet

created Oct 18, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Netflix loses 800,000 US subscribers in tough 3Q (Update)

(AP) -- Netflix jolted its shareholders again with a third-quarter financial report that portrayed a company in crisis.

Technology / Business

created Oct 24, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 7

FTC seeking $52.6M for alleged bogus phone charges

(AP) -- Federal regulators are seeking $52.6 million from a billing company that they accuse of adding unauthorized charges to consumers' phone bills.

Technology / Telecom

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

White House threatens veto over net neutrality

The White House warned on Tuesday that President Barack Obama would veto a resolution introduced in the Senate that seeks to overturn "net neutrality" rules aimed at ensuring an open Internet.

Technology / Telecom

created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Humbled Netflix CEO still thinking, talking big

(AP) -- To hear Netflix CEO Reed Hastings tell it, the bone-headed decisions that have dragged down the Internet's leading video subscription service during the past five months eventually will be forgotten like a bad movie ...

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created Dec 07, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

AOL offers video chat with no log-in, download

In a move to become more competitive in the fast-growing field of video chat, the team behind AOL Inc.'s AIM instant messenger rolled out the first version of a free video chat service on Thursday that doesn't require users ...

Technology / Internet

created May 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Comcast, NBC deal opens door for online video

New Internet video services from companies such as Netflix and Apple are offering a glimpse of a home entertainment future that doesn't include a pricey monthly cable bill.

Technology / Telecom

created Feb 28, 2011 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Netflix's days without competition may be numbered

Netflix has attracted more than 20 million subscribers, more than 20,000 movies and television shows for its online service, and more than its share of headaches in Hollywood.

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created Apr 25, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Skype adds Facebook video chatting to software

Internet phone service Skype said Thursday that it will let users of its software make video calls to their Facebook friends and receive them, too.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 17, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Amazon to offer movie streaming service: report

US online retail giant Amazon plans to offer a movie streaming service that would compete directly with Netflix, Britain's Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Technology / Internet

created Feb 02, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 11

Streaming media players offer new options for the digital living room

If you're looking to bring Internet content into your living room without buying a brand-new television, you now have a wide range of low-cost options.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Feb 17, 2012 | popularity 1.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

YouTube to turn profit this year: NY Times

Google-owned videosharing website YouTube is expected to turn a profit this year on revenue of 450 million dollars, The New York Times reported Friday.

Technology / Business

created Sep 03, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 1