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Samantha BookmanCBS invests in local broadcast streaming authenticator Syncbak
CBS Corp. said it bought a minority stake in Syncbak, an Iowa-based company that has been pitching broadcasters an authentication platform that could be used to stream local TV station programming to viewers on mobile devices.
Comcast adds Outdoor Channel shows to VOD and streaming libraries
Hunters and anglers who subscribe to Comcast may be able to watch TV shows about their hobbies on mobile phones and tablets while they are waiting for their catch, under a deal Outdoor Channel struck with the nation's largest cable MSO.
Cox rolls myflare photo and video storage service
Cox Communications launched a cloud-based media storage service called myflare that the company said will make it easier for subscribers to manage photos, videos and music, and share content with friends and family.
Time Warner Cable launches public affairs campaign at White House ceremony
Time Warner Cable said it kicked off a new campaign for its Connect A Million Minds initiative during a ceremony at the White House.
NCTC veteran Abbas named Buckeye Cablevision president
Ohio cable operator Buckeye Cablevision said cable industry veteran Jeff Abbas will take over as president and general manager on May 13.
Comcast, CableLabs, AT&T execs win DLNA awards
Executives from Comcast, CableLabs and AT&T were among the people the Digital Living Network Alliance said it has awarded for contributing to the Alliance, which is focused on allowing consumers to access content on multiple devices and platforms.
Dish Network trademarks Otto for voice recognition software
Dish Network has filed several trademark applications to utilize the brand Otto for voice recognition software that could be used to power both its satellite TV service and the mobile phone product it is developing.
Cox, A&E, Comcast, Time Warner Cable execs win NCTA Vanguard awards
Top executives from Cox Communications, A&E Networks, Comcast and Time Warner Cable will receive Vanguard Awards at The Cable Show convention in June, NCTA announced earlier this week.
What are Comcast, Samsung and Time Warner Cable cooking up for The Cable Show?
In what may be the best indication yet that Comcast and Time Warner Cable will soon launch apps for connected TVs from Samsung, NCTA announced earlier this week that it will give a Vanguard Award to a top Samsung executive at its convention in June.
SES, Harmonic, Broadcom run first Ultra HD transmission using HEVC
SES said it teamed up Friday with Harmonic and Broadcom Corp. to demonstrate the first transmission of Ultra HD video using the new High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard.
Facebook offering free voice calls to U.S. users
In today's spotlight, FierceMobileContent takes a look at Facebook adding free voice calls to its portfolio.
Study finds TV viewers turn to mobile devices during commercials
A coalition of TV networks and advertisers said it found that viewers will watch up to 30 percent of ads on mobile devices when watching programming that is delivered to TVs, tablets and smartphones.
Former Motorola exec Larry Robinson to run Arris Home Devices business
One day after closing its acquisition of Motorola Mobility, Arris said Marwan Fawaz, the former Charter Communications CTO who had been running Motorola's home division since June 2012, would be leaving the company.
Submarine cables face increased risks of accidents, attacks, political instability
In today's spotlight, FierceTelecom takes a look at the increased risks submarine cables face, from accidents to direct attacks on the cables.
Comcast promotes 9 executives to SVP and VP positions
Comcast said Thursday that it promoted Susan Jin Davis to senior VP of strategic services for its Communications & Data Services division and that it promoted Robert Slinkard to SVP of product management in the same division.
Mediacom CEO Commisso calls FCC response to programming hikes 'unconscionable'
Mediacom CEO Rocco Commisso heavily criticized two outgoing FCC commissioners in a letter he sent leaders of the Senate Commerce Committee Thursday, calling the commission's decision to stay on the sidelines during disputes between cable operators and broadcasters "unconscionable."
Verizon sells Quantum to 27% of FiOS Internet subscribers
About 27 percent of FiOS Internet subscribers are on one of Verizon's Quantum tiers, which offer download speeds of at least 50 Mbps, Verizon disclosed on its first-quarter earnings call Thursday.
Dish Network CEO Clayton rips broadcasters while accepting award at CEA dinner
WASHINGTON-- Dish Network CEO Joseph Clayton touted the innovation of the company's Hopper DVR while criticizing the broadcasters that have protested its ad-skipping technology. Clayton made these comments while accepting an award from the Consumer Electronics Association here Wednesday night.
Google Fiber to take on Comcast in Provo, Utah
Google said Wednesday afternoon that it plans to expand its Google Fiber service to Provo, Utah, where it would compete with incumbent cable MSO Comcast.
Rentrak: Free VOD usage jumped 40% in 2012
The amount of time cable subscribers spent watching free video-on-demand programming from cable and broadcast networks jumped by more than 40 percent last year, Rentrak said Wednesday.
