Monthly Archives: August 2011

Comcast a Mixed Bag on CableCARD Self-Installs, Will They Be Ready on August 8th?

Posted on Thursday, August 4, 2011 by MegaZone

We all know the FCC has mandated CableCARD self-installs, and FiOS, Cox, and Cablevision are already on board, with TWC on deck, but what about Comcast? Well, they’re something of a mixed bag. Comcast’s policies seem to vary territory to … Continue reading →

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Cablevision Begins Offering CableCARD Self-Installs

Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 by MegaZone

Cablevision has joined Fios and Cox, and beat TWC, in offering CableCARD self-installs to their customers. Picking up a CableCARD from your local Optimum Store and installing it yourself will save you the $34.95 professional installation fee: You can pick-up … Continue reading →

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Liliputing Checks Out Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories and Software Update

Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 by MegaZone

Brad Linder over at Liliputing has a couple of posts today worth checking out for anyone interested in the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. First up he has a preview of the software update due on August 5th, which will bring … Continue reading →

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Collection of Groups Urges FCC to Pursue AllVid

Posted on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 by MegaZone

A slew of consumer electronics and consumer advocacy groups seem to have taken issue with a recent NCTA filing with the FCC, in which they argued against AllVid and for allowing the cable industry to basically do as they pleased. … Continue reading →

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Netflix is Coming to Linux… In the Next 12 Months… Maybe

Posted on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 by MegaZone

I’m a bit reluctant to call this a sure thing, that Netflix is absolutely coming to Linux, but it is a positive sign. It is one person who worked OSCON 2011 and chatted with two Linux using Netflix engineers who … Continue reading →

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