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FAQ: What does the digital-TV switch actually mean?

September 26, 2007 It's not too early to think about how to ensure your television won't go dark when analog broadcasts shut down in 2009.Photos: Converting from analog to digital TV TAGS: digital television, coupon, household, TV, satellite

HDTV market to boom, study says

March 28, 2005 But growth may be stunted by scanty content, market researcher In-Stat says. TAGS: household, study, HDTV, market research company, accounting, TV

Study: Broadband penetration to surge by 2010

August 2, 2005 Broadband access will be in 71 million U.S. households in five years and give a boost to online shopping and banking services. TAGS: household, Forrester Research Inc., broadband, study, health care, banking, home network, U.S., TV, laptop computer

Study: U.S. game console ownership rising rapidly

March 5, 2007 Number of households that hook them up to TVs has increased 18 percent since late 2004, Nielsen says. TAGS: game console, video game console, household, console, video game, Nintendo Wii, gamer, study, U.S., research company, channel, Nintendo Co. Ltd., TV, video

Digital TV changeover suggested for 2009

July 12, 2005 Farewell, analog. Politicians want to ban the sale of analog televisions soon--and set a firm date for all-digital broadcasts. TAGS: spectrum, analog, digital television, digital signal, household, Sen., converter box, transition, broadband service, politician, TV, Motorola Inc., Washington, broadband

Digital TV switch set for early 2009

December 21, 2005 Senate votes to end over-the-air analog TV in move to free up radio spectrum for broadband links. TAGS: deadline, spectrum, household, set-top, digital television, set-top box, TV, broadband

Early 2009 set for end of analog TV

February 1, 2006 Congress gives its final approval to the digital television switchover and sends it to the White House for a presidential sign-off. TAGS: digital television, household, technology company, bill, analog, TV

Satellite circuit for Google TV ads

April 3, 2007 Google's deal with EchoStar to book spots on the Dish Network could be a harbinger of cable deals yet to come. TAGS: EchoStar Communications Corp., satellite, household, advertiser, Google Inc., online advertising, set-top box, cable company, TV, bank

Picture bright for U.S. digital TV industry

July 22, 2005 Half of all households will have a digital video recorder by 2010, JupiterResearch says. TAGS: DVR, household, HDTV, video recorder, operator, TiVo Inc., digital video, recorder, TV, U.S.

Me TV: Time line of landmarks in television history

April 11, 2005 Our time line takes you from 1927 and the first TV transmission, all the way up to DirecTV and other modern wonders. TAGS: household, broadcast, Sony Betamax, TV, DirecTV, AT&T Corp., U.S., satellite, HDTV

When regular TV broadcasts go dark

April 6, 2007 Michael Hulfactor questions Uncle Sam's ability to help millions of analog TV owners make the transition to digital TV broadcasts. TAGS: broadcasting, household, transition, mechanism, analog, TV

Feds unveil digital-TV subsidy details

March 12, 2007 All American households desiring converter boxes to let analog TVs play digital broadcasts may apply for up to two $40 coupons. TAGS: coupon, converter box, household, digital broadcast, digital television, rule, TV, DVD player, satellite, U.S., DVD

Commentary: Gadget-happy, or gizmo-glum?

August 2, 2005 Consumers' attitudes toward technology govern what products they buy and when they buy them. Producers should pay attention. TAGS: pessimist, household, attitude, commentary, adoption, Forrester Research Inc., broadband, bank, MP3 player, brand, TV, MP3, camera, e-mail

Campaign to educate public on digital TV switch

February 28, 2007 Coalition from TV, consumer electronics and civil rights spheres aims to prepare Americans for death of analog in 2009. TAGS: digital television, household, converter box, analog, broadcaster, transition, TV, consumer electronics, VCR, survey, retailer, recorder, DVD player, DVD

U.S. is ready to move to digital TV

May 1, 2007 Bumps in the road notwithstanding, the Consumer Electronics Association's Jason Oxman says transition from analog to digital TV is on schedule. TAGS: digital television, transition, broadcaster, household, spectrum, TV, station, analog, nation, broadcasting, satellite, America, U.S., programming

Politicians squabble over digital-TV funds

March 28, 2007 Democrats urge spending more on converter boxes to keep older sets working after 2009, but Republicans say funding is sufficient. TAGS: converter box, coupon, Rep., politician, digital television, Republican, Democrat, household, wave, analog, transition, TV, satellite

DSL strikes a chord with frugal shoppers

June 16, 2006 Middle-income households and price-sensitive Internet users have been signing up for DSL service. TAGS: DSL service, DSL, household, subscriber, Comcast Corp., broadband, Verizon Communications, Time Warner Inc., cable modem, pricing, Internet access, family, AT&T Corp., TV

Motorola links DVRs to phones for content transfer

April 6, 2006 Latest technology is part of the company's in-the-home media network, released earlier this week at CTIA. TAGS: DVR, Motorola Inc., rights-management, set-top box, CTIA, set-top, household, cable company, service provider, mobile phone, cell phone, TV
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