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Microsoft Developed Prototypes for a TV Set-Top Box

As videogame fans await the unveiling of Microsoft Corp.’s next Xbox, questions about another piece hardware loom for the software giant.

Roku and Your TV

Walt answers readers’ questions on the new Roku 3 and the easy-to-use Telikin computer.

Roku 3: Easier Streaming and Remote Headphones

Walt reviews the Roku 3, a new $100 streaming set-top box from Roku.
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Fox Says No to Dish’s TV to Go, With a New Lawsuit

New box, new lawsuit for Charlie Ergen: Fox asks the courts to shut down his newest version of the Hopper.
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Intel Inside Your TV: The Chip Guys Want to Become Cable Guys

A big bet, lots of doubters. Erik Huggers makes his case.
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Former Nokia CEO Resurfaces at Set-Top-Box Software Company

Swedish TV software company Zenterio names Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo chairman.
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Apple’s New Front in Battle for TV

Apple Inc. is in talks with some of the biggest U.S. cable operators about letting consumers use an Apple device as a set-top box for live television and other content, according to people familiar with the matter.

Simulmedia Raises $6 Million More for Web-Like TV Ads

After raising $27 million, Web ad pioneer Dave Morgan says his take on targeted TV ads is “very close” to profitable.
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Amazon’s Video Library Can Now Be Streamed on the PlayStation 3

Amazon has partnered with Sony to launch Amazon Instant Video on the PlayStation 3, marking the company’s first partnership with a game console. Other services, like Netflix, work on the Xbox and Nintendo Wii. Amazon customers who pay $79 a year for its Prime delivery service will now be able to stream more than 17,000 TV shows and movies using the PS3. Previously, the videos could be viewed using some set-top boxes, over the Internet and on Amazon’s Kindle tablet.

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AT&T Agrees to Pay TiVo at Least $215 Million for Patents

TiVo Inc. on Tuesday said it reached a settlement with AT&T Inc. that gives the set-top box maker at least $215 million for its technology.

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