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BSkyB to launch online TV service to spur growth

BSkyB, Britain's dominant pay-TV group, is to launch an online offering to enable it to better take on the likes of Lovefilm and Netflix, following some signs of slowing growth at its main satellite business.

Investors Tune in to Philips Outlook, TV Sale

Woman looks at flat screen TV sets in Philips pavilion before opening of the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin
When Philips Electronics reports earnings on Monday, investors will be bracing themselves for developments on restructuring, costs cuts and whether the TV business will be sold in the first quarter.
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Apple TV Plus Siri Could Be on Sale by May

Apple could ship a 42-inch TV set featuring organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays as well as controls activated by the Siri “voice assistant” in the iPhone 4S, a report said.It could Apple TV or iTV.
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Al Gore predicts years of Olbermann on Current TV

Current TV hasn't soured on Keith Olbermann since their recent spat over Iowa caucuses coverage: Asked if he anticipates Olbermann remaining on the network for years to come, Current co-founder Al Gore responded with an unequivocal Yes.
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Google vs Apple: Connected TV Battle Ahead

The combination of lightweight operating systems, low-power processors, and near-ubiquitous high speed broadband will empower the disruption of the living room paradigm in 2012, says an analyst.
Exclusive: Microsoft Web TV subscription plan on hold

Microsoft Web TV Subscription Plan on Hold

Microsoft Corp has put its talks with media companies about an online subscription service for TV shows and movies on hold, according to people familiar with the discussions.
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Social TV startup GetGlue bags $12 million

As more and more television viewers spend time tweeting about their shows or posting comments on Facebook, social entertainment startup GetGlue has raised more money to keep fans talking through their favorite shows.
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Social TV start-up GetGlue bags $12 million

As more and more television viewers spend time tweeting about their shows or posting comments on Facebook, social entertainment start-up GetGlue has raised more money to keep fans talking through their favorite shows.
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Live Stream Cable TV to Your iPad: Xfinity iPad App How-to

Comcast is rolling out a new feature for their Xfinity iPad App, and it will use an additional piece of hardware on your home router to stream your cable stations right to your tablet. Comcast made the announcement at the Consumer Electronics Show Jan. 10, and said they would be adding a similar feature to the Motorola Xoom in the near future.
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CES: Samsung aims for 16 percent boost in 2012 TV sales

Samsung Electronics Co, the world's biggest TV manufacturer, expects the global television market to grow around 7 to 8 percent this year, and aims to grow at double that rate with a company sales target of around 50 million sets.
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LG to roll out Google TV

LG Electronics Inc said on Friday it would unveil its first Google TV next week, joining Sony Corp and Samsung Electronics Co in partnering with the search giant to get a foothold in the emerging Internet TV market.
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LG joins Google to roll out Google TV

LG Electronics Inc said on Friday it would unveil its first Google TV next week, joining Sony Corp and Samsung Electronics Co in partnering with the search giant to get a foothold in the emerging Internet TV market.
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LG Elec says joins Google to roll out Google TV

LG Electronics Inc said on Friday it would unveil its first Google TV next week, joining Sony Corp and Samsung Electronics Co in partnering with the search giant to get a foothold in the emerging Internet TV market.
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Contest seeks world's most energy-efficient TV

A competition to identify the world's most energy efficient flat screen televisions will kick off on Friday, with the U.S. Energy Department and other governments sponsoring a race to cut down on home electricity use.

China is Right to Ban Trash TV

The worst, most vulgar aspects of American pop culture are spilling across the globe – even in distant, alien lands like China and India.

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