Stalking the Elusive Cord-Cutter: Pay TV Grew Last Quarter (Again)

It’s easier than ever to get what you want to watch without paying for TV. But you’re still doing it.
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Cisco Deal for Israel’s NDS: It’s All About Video Anywhere

What does Cisco see in Israeli software outfit NDS? Video everywhere and anywhere.
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The New Cable-TV Guy: Intel

Intel Corp. is developing an Internet-based TV service that it hopes to sell to U.S. consumers, a strategic shift for the chip maker that makes it the latest technology company to look at a foray in the pay-TV business.

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Google Seeks Approval for Kansas City Video Service

Google Inc. filed an application last week to provide video service to residents of Kansas City, Mo., according to state records, setting the stage for the Web giant to offer a cable-TV-like package in addition to the high-speed Internet service it plans to market there later this year.

Viacom’s Philippe Dauman Says “Mob Mentality” Doomed SOPA and PIPA

Viacom President and CEO Philippe Dauman says he’s unhappy with how SOPA and PIPA turned out.
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Viral Image: The Biggest and Bluest Marble

Our beautiful home in the deep, dark universe.
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Myspace — Yes, Myspace — Says It’s Going to Sell You Web TV

Who knew the first cable-cutting alternative would come from Justin Timberlake and crew? At least it’s supposed to: Plans are vague now, but will supposedly be firmed up soon.
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Dish Gets Ready to Serve Up Broadband and a Giant DVR

A pre-CES leak reveals some cool stuff, but not the Web-based cable killer some of you are rooting for.
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In Skies Over Iran, a Battle for Control of Satellite TV

Shohreh, a 37-year-old Iranian nurse, sat down with her husband and parents one night in September to watch a documentary about Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, scheduled to be shown on the British Broadcasting Corp.’s BBC Persian channel.

Dear Dish Network: Your Spam Makes Me Sad. Please Stop.

The satellite TV service has a whole lot on its plate. So why is it wasting time placing bogus comments on Web sites?
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A Loss for Sirius