Transmitter makers are struggling to meet demand from U.S. broadcasters trying to prepare for February’s switchover to all-digital broadcasts, TVNewsday reports. Less than 60% of full-power TV stations are ready for the switch, TVNewsday says, citing a report from the…
The Mtn., the Mountain West Sports Network, officially launched on DirecTv Wednesday, Multichannel News reports. The network covers college football’s Mountain West Conference and is part of DirecTV’s Choice package in Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming as well…
CBS, which acquired CNET.com in June is unveiling a revamped version of the site, with more online video and customized advertising messages, the Wall Street Journal reports. CBS is hoping that by providing additional promotion and persuading television advertisers to…
Samsung, Panasonic, Pioneer to Unveil BD Live-Capable Players Samsung is likely to introduce its BD-P2500 Blu-ray player, which has interactive BD Live capabilities, at Germany’s IFA show this week and may start selling it as early as next month, Web…
U.S. satellite companies’ statements that their so-called “full” high-definition broadcasts are as clear as Blu-ray may be murky, according to at least one analyst, who says Blu-ray growth won’t be hindered by such claims. As HD disc and disc-player sales…
HD programming picks for Aug. 28-Sept. 3: “Gone in Sixty Seconds,” “The Strat Pack,” “Back to the Future” “Gone in Sixty Seconds” (Starz). Sat., Aug. 30, 5:05 p.m. Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie are featured in the 2000 remake about…
Add an economy-related cutback in U.S. travel as another reason that high-definition television makers and retailers are celebrating while other industries suffer, according to a report released this week. Annual global digital TV factory shipments will more than double to…
Warner Bros. Television Group Wednesday launched TheWB.com, a featuring teen favorite shows from the former froggy TV network, such as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and other series from the Warner Bros. library including “Friends,” “The O.C.,” and “Veronica Mars,” the…
In the battle of the fastest Olympians, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt is beating the U.S.’s Michael Phelps in the viral video race, TelevisionWeek reports. According to numbers from Visible Measures, clips featuring Usain’s track races have drawn more than 10.5 million…
Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt generated more viral videos related to his record-setting races in the Beijing Olympics than did American Michael Phelps, who swam away with a record eight gold medals. Online video measurement firm Visible Measures said the…