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NBC's 'Today' whips up cooking app for iPhone
NBC's long-running morning show Today announced the debut of Today Recipes, a new iPhone application featuring cooking tips from celebrity chefs and food experts. Developed in conjunction with
10 predictions for 2010
What kind of year will 2010 be in IPTV and related fields? Maybe the only thing that can be said for certain is that the number of IPTV subscribers will continue to grow, both in the U.S. and
Year of evolution, decade of revolution
This week features our final FierceIPTV newsletter for 2009, and though you will see news published on our site for the next couple of days, it's a good time to take a look back at the top stories
STB review due, but what's next?
Comcast's recently-announced deal for NBC Universal is likely to be subject to some serious regulatory scrutiny, but it's not the only cable TV issue in the regulatory spotlight right now. Another is
Comcast finally lands NBC Universal
Cable TV giant Comcast has reeled in its big broadcast fish, forging an agreement with General Electric to acquire NBC Universal in a $30 billion deal. As previously reported, the acquisition will
Reports: GE, Vivendi clear hurdle to Comcast-NBC deal
General Electric and fellow NBC Universal investor Vivendi reportedly have agreed on a $5.8 billion valuation for Vivendi's 20 percent stake in the programming company, which should lead to the sale
Vivendi's main union urges sale of NBCU stake - quickly
Vivendi’s largest union is pushing the French media company to sell it’s 20% share in NBC Universal back to General Electric so a deal between GE and Comcast can be consummated.
Comcast-NBC match a boon to cable?
Multichannel News has a report that looks more closely at the cable TV industry behemoth that could be created if Comcast ends up acquiring control of NBC Universal (via a joint venture or other
Reports: Comcast closes in on NBC deal
Comcast reportedly is inching closer to a deal to acquire a 51 percent controlling stake in a joint venture involving NBC Universal. Reuters and other media outlets reported Sunday that Comcast and
Comcast shows Q3 progress, deal rumors linger
Cable TV giant Comcast displayed a stiffened stance in the third quarter against encroaching telco competition, reporting quarterly earnings that suggested growing revenue per household and an
