Tag Archives: Cable Digital News

Comcast TiVo Heading To The Windy City, With A New Commercial

Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 by MegaZone

Despite some ongoing issues, it looks like the Comcast TiVo software is heading to Chicago. Dave Zatz over at Zatz Not Funny caught this in Comcast’s earnings call today: We are rolling out TiVo beyond the Boston market test, where … Continue reading →

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Panasonic Tru2Way TVs Approved By CableLabs

Posted on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 by MegaZone

CableLabs has certified two tru2way-enabled CableCARD HDTVs from Panasonic, paving the way for them to be available to consumers this holiday season. The two models sport 42″ and 50″ HD displays. This is an important turn around from June, when … Continue reading →

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Tru2way Cable-CE MOU Details Revealed

Posted on Friday, June 13, 2008 by MegaZone

Reader Glenn pointed out in a comment that the details of the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) first signed by Sony, and then additional CE vendors, have been revealed in an FCC filing. Both Multichannel News and Light Reading’s Cable Digital … Continue reading →

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Sezmi Looks To Offer An Alternative To Cable And Satellite

Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 by MegaZone

It has been a busy week and I haven’t had a chance to cover this yet. Last week a new player in the content distribution broke cover and announced their plans – Sezmi. Sezmi had been operating in sealth mode … Continue reading →

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Samsung First To Sign CableLabs New Streamlined Tru2way Agreement

Posted on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 by MegaZone

CableLabs has created a new, streamlined approval process for consumer electronics companies that wish to produce tru2way capable devices for interactive cable services. Part of the new agreement allows CE vendors to ‘self-certify’ tru2way two-way cable products. Formerly CableLabs required … Continue reading →

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