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Silverlight to shine in NBC's Olympics coverage

April 25, 2008 1:02 PM PDT

NBC's digital media group is counting down the days to the start of the Games in Beijing--and Microsoft will play a key role in online coverage.

FAQ: What the digital-TV switch actually means

January 31, 2008 1:41 PM PST

The end of analog broadcasts is closer than you think. Here's the lowdown on what you need to know so you don't miss a show.

Googlers stump in N.H. for Paul

January 7, 2008 12:23 PM PST

Inside the Googleplex, Ron Paul is wildly popular. Here's what happened when current and former Google engineers hit the Granite State to campaign for him.
Photos: A techie touts Ron Paul

Gates: Curtain call for crystal ball

January 7, 2008 11:35 AM PST

In what could be his final CES keynote for a while, Gates shows off gadgets and touts deal with NBC to jointly run Olympic site.
Photos: Gates' last call?
Video: Gates' keynote at CES

Why Apple can't do to video what it did to music

December 18, 2007 8:59 AM PST

Forrester's James L. McQuivey says it's time for Apple to change its video game plan, starting with winning NBC back.

FCC bans exclusive TV deals for cable

October 31, 2007 12:24 PM PDT

Commission adopts new rules that ban cable operators from locking apartment buildings into exclusive contracts in exchange for service.

Watching TV on the laptop--and on the cheap

October 30, 2007 10:26 AM PDT

reporter's notebook Don't want to pay for cable or even own a TV, but still want to watch shows like Meerkat Manor? Here's how I do it.

FAQ: What does the digital-TV switch actually mean?

July 2, 2008 10:29 AM PDT

It's not too early to think about how to ensure your television won't go dark when analog broadcasts shut down in 2009.
Photos: Converting from analog to digital TV

Report: Lucrative future for mobile TV

September 20, 2007 10:12 AM PDT

Juniper Research expects the global mobile-TV market to grow tenfold by 2012, despite Virgin Mobile's unsuccessful attempt.

Gossip blogs get casting call

September 12, 2007 3:07 PM PDT

Does pop culture really need another celeb-saturated TV show? Apparently so--just ask TMZ.com and Perez Hilton.

The false choice of a-la-carte TV

August 20, 2007 2:33 PM PDT

FCC chairman wants to give TV watchers a fairer shake, but FreedomWorks' Peter Suderman says he's going about it all wrong.

Set-top shakeup is in the cards

July 1, 2007 8:54 AM PDT

New FCC-mandated system relocates cable TV security outside the cable box. Don't count on any real benefits.

Media tremors--the earth is shifting

June 22, 2007 1:14 PM PDT

CNET News.com's Harry Fuller says a tectonic shift is creating cracks in the media landscape that may never get paved over.

Clearer picture for IPTV tech?

June 18, 2007 4:56 AM PDT

Microsoft has tuned up its software for service providers, but consumers shouldn't expect much in the near future.
Photos: Is IPTV software ready for prime time?
IPTV chugs along

Sony plans TV line for Wal-Mart, Target

June 11, 2007 6:28 PM PDT

Company plans to supply a "unique series of models" of LCD TVs to big-box retailers for availability in the next 60 days.

Timeline: Tech and 'The Sopranos'

June 8, 2007 1:39 PM PDT

As HBO's iconic series comes to a close, a look at its biggest moments, and coinciding events in the technology world.

Will the next Tony Soprano be on the Internet?

June 8, 2007 2:28 PM PDT

As HBO bids adieu to its groundbreaking show, some wonder if the next landmark serial will be on the Web.
Timeline: Tech and The Sopranos

Apple TV: Whence the profits?

June 11, 2007 8:46 AM PDT

Analysts' price breakdown of device indicates Apple may be focused more on iTunes profits than unit sales of the set-top box.

Deluge of peanuts brings back 'Jericho' TV show

June 6, 2007 5:35 PM PDT

After being swamped with 20 tons of legumes through an grassroots online campaign, CBS relents and resurrects canceled program.

MLB aims brushback pitch at Slingbox

June 1, 2007 10:37 AM PDT

Sling Media says there's nothing illegal about its set-top box, but baseball's honchos want it out of the game.