Monthly Archives: June 2008

NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow At The National Press Club

NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow addressed the National Press Club today, with a presentation entitled “Cable’s Broadband Platform: Innovation for the Consumer.” The full text of his remarks is available as a PDF. He touched on broadband, and the … Continue reading

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More CE Vendors Sign Tru2Way Accord

After Sony and six major cable MSOs recently came to an agreement on tru2way, other consumer electronics companies were invited to sign the same agreement. And now it seems others have, the signatories now include ADB, Digeo, Intel, Panasonic, Samsung, … Continue reading

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SlingPlayer Mobile For iPhone Proof Of Concept Demonstrated

Ever since the Apple iPhone hit the market, people have been asking for a version of SlingPlayer Mobile for the platform. To date Sling has only expressed their desire to support the platform when it is possible to do so. … Continue reading

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Palm Centro – Updating the Original Smartphone

It’s pointless to talk about cell phones or smartphones without bringing up the 800 pound gorilla in the room, so I’ll get that out of the way right now and say that the $99 Palm Centro is no iPhone. But … Continue reading

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TiVo Raises The Ire Of Gay & Lesbian Groups

TiVo has become the focus of negative attention from several LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) groups due to their participation in a Father’s Day contest. Sounds innocent enough: This month, as we take time to honor fathers, we have a … Continue reading

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