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FCC to Revisit Cable Readiness
Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 05, 2010
As part of its National Broadband Plan, the Federal Communications Commission is planning a rethink of its CableCARD rules, and will also start mulling over what comes after the CableCARD.
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100 Pixar characters drawn to scale... sort of
SV Staff  |  Apr 02, 2010
This is a genuinely impressive graphic for anyone who's enjoyed Pixar's films. Chilean artist Juan Pablo Bravo has produced a huge picture depicting 100 Pixar characters, from the company's mascot Luxo to Up's Kevin, drawn to scale. Well, sort of...
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iPad Signs Up Video Partners
Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 02, 2010
Judging from the initial round of content deals, the iPad will have plenty of video content.
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Netflix Watch Instantly hits the iPad
SV Staff  |  Apr 01, 2010
I had to double-check to make sure this wasn't an April Fool's joke. Yes, Netflix has released a streaming video app on the iPad through the iTunes App Store. The app seems to let people browse Netflix's Watch Instantly library, add movies to...
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Smart Meters Maybe Not So Smart
Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 01, 2010
So-called "smart meters" have built-in vulnerabilities that may let hackers steal electricity from you, inflating your power bill.
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Birds and electric guitars make beautiful music
SV Staff  |  Mar 31, 2010
I recently had a disagreement with a friend about the band, Sunn O))). They're what's considered a drone metal band, which means they come out on stage in monk robes and play long strings of guitar sounds with an almost total lack of...
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Integra shipping the DTA-70.1 amp
SV Staff  |  Mar 31, 2010
Integra is finally shipping the DTA-70.1, the company's first 9-channel, 150-watt, THX Ultra 2-certified powered amp. The DTA-70.1 is intended as a companion piece to the DHC-80.1 9.2-channel A/V processor, but it has enough power to drive nearly...
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64 GB Zune HD coming April 12th, older model prices drop $20
SV Staff  |  Mar 31, 2010
While it hasn't quite ousted Apple and their iPod from the top of the portable media player game, Microsoft's Zune HD has been doing quite well for itself. Starting on April 12th, it will be doing even better because users will officially...
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Verizon FiOS Rollout to Slow
Mark Fleischmann  |  Mar 31, 2010
Verizon will slow the rollout of its FiOS fiber optic video/internet/phone service, creating winners and losers in its service area. Among the winners are New York City, Washington DC, and Philadelphia, where existing projects will be completed. But FiOS will not be coming to Baltimore, downtown Boston, and other areas.
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Blockbuster might drop off of NYSE
SV Staff  |  Mar 30, 2010
Things are going from bad to worse for Blockbuster. Store closings, bleak financial statements, and now the company could potentially be dropped from the New York Stock Exchange. According to Forbes today, Blockbuster has fallen below the market...
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Is RadioShack on the Block?
Mark Fleischmann  |  Mar 30, 2010
RadioShack, the national electronics retailer that always has that gizmo or adapter you need, may soon be sold to or merged with Best Buy or another large chain, reports the New York Post.
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Higher-res Slingplayer coming to the iPad, Windows Phone 7
SV Staff  |  Mar 30, 2010
Former Sling staffer, Dave Zats has some information about the placeshifting outfit's plans for the upcoming Apple iPad, as well as Windows Phone 7. His post isn't loaded with specifics, but it does confirm the fact that the Sling team is...
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TiVo Premiere now available
SV Staff  |  Mar 29, 2010
The newest TiVo is finally available to the public, after months of waiting and a year or two of sheer speculation. The TiVo Premiere is now on sale in two different flavors, ready for installation in your home theater. The TiVo Premiere features...
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Theaters Bottleneck 3D Movie Glut
Mark Fleischmann  |  Mar 29, 2010
A shortage of 3D-capable theaters may damage the box office numbers for the glut of 3D movies scheduled for release this year.
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Blockbuster Gets Warner Titles Faster
Mark Fleischmann  |  Mar 26, 2010
If you want to rent Warner Bros. movies from Netflix or Redbox, you'll have to wait till they've been available for sell-through for 28 days. Unless, that is, you rent at Blockbuster, which has cut a unique deal with the studio.
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