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Archives for January 2013

Sony said to be in ‘active negotiations’ to launch an internet TV serviceSony said to be in ‘active negotiations’ to launch an internet TV service
Epix apps for PlayStation 3 and PS Vita coming later this yearEpix apps for PlayStation 3 and PS Vita coming later this year
New CBS Connect app offers second-screen content on the iPad, but no streaming episodesNew CBS Connect app offers second-screen content on the iPad, but no streaming episodes
Archos TV Connect streamer press picturesArchos TV Connect streamer press pictures
Archos’ strange TV Connect with bizarre remote turns your television into an Android tabletArchos’ strange TV Connect with bizarre remote turns your television into an Android tablet
Gamestick, a tiny $79 Android gaming console, reaches Kickstarter goal after two daysGamestick, a tiny $79 Android gaming console, reaches Kickstarter goal after two days
French ISP Free updates its DSL modems with an ad blocker that’s enabled by defaultFrench ISP Free updates its DSL modems with an ad blocker that’s enabled by default
YouTube mobile app will push video to new LG, Sony, Panasonic TVsYouTube mobile app will push video to new LG, Sony, Panasonic TVs
Microsoft reportedly acquires home automation startup R2 Studios for Xbox teamMicrosoft reportedly acquires home automation startup R2 Studios for Xbox team
Al Jazeera acquires Al Gore’s Current TV cable network (update)Al Jazeera acquires Al Gore’s Current TV cable network (update)
LG finally puts 55-inch OLED television on sale in Korea, pre-orders ship February for $10,000LG finally puts 55-inch OLED television on sale in Korea, pre-orders ship February for $10,000

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