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Online video providers planning 'Upfronts' for ad sales, just like TV

By Dieter Bohn on February 17, 2012 12:43 am + 5 comments

YouTube is trying to "channelize" itself, Hulu Plus is doing its level-best to ensure it can offer Continue reading…
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TiVo signs deal to license U-verse subscriber viewing stats from AT&T

By Andrew Webster on February 13, 2012 06:23 pm + 1 comments

It wasn't that long ago that AT&T and TiVo settled a DVR patent lawsuit that will pay TiVo at least Continue reading…
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Google TV 'big announcements' coming on Monday (updated)

By David Pierce on February 12, 2012 11:59 am + 66 comments

Rumors have been flying about some big changes for Google TV, and now it looks like we're going to Continue reading…
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Amazon assembling creative staff to produce original series programming

By Bryan Bishop on February 10, 2012 07:33 pm + 8 comments

Amazon just announced a new content deal that will bring the total number of videos available on Continue reading…
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Nielsen: most Americans still pay for traditional TV, but a growing minority go broadband-only

By Adi Robertson on February 9, 2012 03:23 pm + 27 comments

Broadband internet adoption is growing in America, but so far the ability to stream video hasn't led Continue reading…
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TiVo HD DVR now available for DirecTV customers nationwide

By Bryan Bishop on February 9, 2012 08:30 am + 9 comments

Last December TiVo reunited with DirecTV to bring the TiVo HD DVR to a small number of test markets, Continue reading…
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FCC proposal would allow the encryption of basic cable programing, Boxee cries foul

By Bryan Bishop on February 8, 2012 09:01 am + 23 comments

Last month Boxee released its Live TV dongle, which allows Boxee Box owners to integrate live Continue reading…
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Dixons getting into streaming video with Knowhow Movies

By Andrew Webster on February 7, 2012 01:12 pm + 2 comments

Following in the footsteps of LoveFilm and Netflix, British electronics retail giant Dixons has Continue reading…
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SlingPlayer app for Kindle Fire available on January 31st for $29.99 (hands-on)

By Dante D'Orazio on January 30, 2012 06:15 pm + 8 comments

Sling Media has a SlingPlayer app for just about every device and operating system under the sun: Continue reading…
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SlingPlayer app for Kindle Fire (hands-on photos)

on January 30, 2012 06:15 pm

Sling Media will release its SlingPlayer app for the Amazon Kindle Fire tomorrow. It'll cost $29.99 Continue reading…