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EU charges Philips, others with forming CRT screen cartel

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:25:00 +0000

The European Commission has accused manufacturers of cathode-ray tubes of running cartels in the markets for computer monitors and TVs, the regulator said Thursday.

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Tivo to return to UK in 2010

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:24:08 +0000

Virgin Media tie-in Virgin Media has announced impending plans to deliver Tivo to UK homes.…

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Google teams with TiVo for viewer data

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Google Inc. will use viewer data from digital video recorder pioneer TiVo Inc. to help measure audiences for its TV advertising business. The accord allows Google's TV advertising unit to more accurately collect anonymous, second-by-second DVR viewing...

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Google eyeballs to track Tivo watchers

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:02:02 +0000

Pact gives ad giant 'second-by-second' data Google has inked a deal with digital video recorder (DVR) outfit Tivo that lets the search firm snoop on audience numbers as a way of fueling its TV advertising business.… What is your recession sales strategy?

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The Google-TiVo Deal: What It Means For You

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:54:00 +0000

Google and TiVo are teaming up for a new deal that'll put your clicking habits into the hands of advertisers. Here's a look at how the program will work.

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Google, TiVo Partner For TV Data

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:28:00 +0000

TV advertisers can look forward to a deeper understanding of how TiVo viewers receive their ads.

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Google to track Tivo viewing habits

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:20:16 +0000

A new partnership between the two companies will help Google determine how Tivo owners--even the ones really good at fast-forwarding--still see some ads.

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LG NAS Adds Blu-ray Drive

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0000

LG's N4B1 NAS box is neither a comprehensive media server nor a particularly fast performer, but as a network-attached storage device, it's quick enough for home/small-business file serving. The unit--available at this writing for around $700--is also the sturdiest and quite possibly the best-looking such box I've had my hands on. You also can't beat it's HTML configuration interface for looks or ease of learning and use. But none of that compares to the N4B1's most outstanding feature: an integrated Blu-ray burner, unique among NAS products in the SMB/SOHO market.

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Potty-mouths charged for Comcast hijack

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:18:07 +0000

Destination '69 dick tard lane' The potty-mouthed hackers who hijacked Comcast's domain name for several hours last year were charged with intentionally damaging a protected computer system.… What is your recession sales strategy?

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Three indicted for Comcast hack last year

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:36:00 +0000

Three hackers have been indicted for redirecting the Comcast.net Web site to a page of their own making in 2008.

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California Bans Power-Hog TVs: Death Knell for Plasma?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

The California Energy Commission's new rules will ripple across North America and affect priorities for HDTV development.

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Philips' Ambient Experience relaxes heart patients

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:33:00 +0000

The multimedia machine, now being installed around the world, let angioplasty and other patients personalize the lighting, projected images, and sounds in the examination or lab room.

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