Giant video screen backs Led Zeppelin reunion concert
The 28m by 10m backdrop, powered by a Snell & Wilcox multiformat production switcher, created a visual spectacle for the legendary rock band’s benefit concert....
Clear Channel unveils new video, sound billboards in Las Vegas
The Spectacolor division has received commitments from brands including Coca-Cola, Apple, General Motors, Samsung, LG, Nikon and Puma. ...
Comcast agrees to carry ION Media Network affiliates
The cable operator has agreed to carry digital versions of station’s on-air channels....
Commission to host another round of white space testing
At issue is whether to allow unlicensed portable devices that use empty spectrum between digital broadcast channels....
FCC seeks comment on network neutrality issue
The commission wants to know whether its existing guidelines would cover network management by Internet service providers....
FCC chairman says it’s a bad time for spectrum auction
Unless a minimum price of $1.3 billion is bid for the airwaves now used for analog broadcasts, the commission would forfeit the sale....
Chyron launches online division
The company is trying to change its business model and move into nonbroadcast markets....
Apple jumps into online movie rentals
More than 1000 SD and 100 HD movies will be available by the end of February....
RF Central launches 24/7 support program
The company’s new ExtremeCare program gives customers 24/7 access to a team of technical specialists....
Rapid growth in online video
A new report found that weekly viewing of full episodes of TV shows doubled from last year....
MPH mobile tests successful in windy city
The Chicago field trials were conducted in late 2007 with a local affiliate....
FCC to look at complaints that Comcast interferes with Internet traffic
A coalition of consumer groups asked the agency to stop Comcast from discriminating against certain types of data....
FCC chairman talks DTV at CES
Martin said Feb. 17, 2009, is a hard deadline, with no changes or exceptions to be considered....
A new mobile video technology was announced at CES
Thomson and chipmaker Micronas will begin testing their system in March. ...
CE retailer says it might not be able to meet demand for DTV transition
The number of converter boxes needed could put tremendous pressure on the industry....
