Latest articles by Michael Grotticelli
Former FCC chairman Martin says much of the Internet is outside of the FCC’s authority
Martin praised the potential for more spectrum for mobile broadband, but suggested that more spectrum alone isn’t the key.
Broadband plan goes to Congress this week
In the final hours before the plan was to be released, lobbying was fierce on both sides.
Proposed Comcast-NBC merger spills over to retransmission fight
Several Democratic senators are worried that Comcast could decide against carrying some independent cable programmers.
Television providers seek new retransmission rules
Many feel that the current retransmission framework has lost pace with changes in the marketplace.
XOS Digital builds HD control room for Bradley University sports arena
The school will use the new fully integrated control room to produce content that will enhance the overall fan experience at games.
Avid software shapes figure skating programs
Forty-five Avid systems cut HD content at the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Signiant manages on-demand video for online Winter Olympics coverage
The company’s support of back-end content was a key component in the delivery of Olympic footage.
CBS offers live 3G streaming via iPhone
The new application was developed in partnership with MLB Advanced Media.
MLB’s Advanced Media group to stream ESPN events online
The deal coincides with ESPN’s plan to change the name of its Internet video hub from ESPN360.com to ESPN3.com.
FIFA scraps video replay technology in favor of human calls
The decision was swiftly followed by a legitimate goal being ruled out during the FIFA Cup quarterfinal match.
Solid State Logic opens West Coast office
The new building offers expanded demonstration facilities.
Russ Berger Design Group builds media production facility at UNLV
The goal was to create a professional learning environment that inspires creativity for the students.
The changing face of the news junkie
Today, more people get their news from the Internet than from newspapers or radio.
An academic view on allocating spectrum
Richard H. Thaler says the broadcast spectrum should be used for more valuable wireless applications.
House chairman says FCC shouldn’t force broadcasters to give up spectrum
Rep. Rick Boucher has co-sponsored a spectrum inventory bill, which passed his subcommittee.
ThePlatform releases new video player for social media
The user drags the slider bars to define the start and end point of the video to be shared and then publishes it.
Virtual switcher control via Apple’s iPad
It was only a matter of time before a broadcast equipment vendor would join the Apple iPad bandwagon.
Bill passes to allow nearly 1.5 million to watch local TV
Members of Congress had called on satellite TV operators to continue to carry distant broadcast signals to their customers even after their licenses expired.
Taxpayers to pay for public safety network
The FCC wants Congress to pay for constructing and maintaining a nationwide mobile broadband network for emergency response agencies.
Panasonic smart TV sets to allow simultaneous TV channel viewing and Internet access
A new LSI chip leverages Panasonic’s UniPhier processor to make it possible.
Vislink acquires wireless camera system maker Gigawave
Vislink said the acquisition would strengthen its presence within the broadcast market.
Broadcast auction bill passes Senate Commerce Committee
If made into law, it would authorize compensation to broadcasters who agree to auction their spectrum for other wireless uses.
ActiveVideo helps subscribers navigate VOD beyond the set-top box
Cloud-based, virtualized storage is penetrating the cable television industry in a big way.
