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Where to Find FiOS

Wondering if Verizon’s FiOS is available in your area? Look no further than the FiOS wiki. If you click on the states listed you’ll see a detailed accounting of counties or townships where the Verizon service is available. Of course, I live in Upper Merion Pennsylvania and FiOS isn’t actually in my neighborhood, but it is around the corner. Any day now?

FCC Fines Companies $6 Million for DTV Violations

DTV couponA number of companies racked up fines today for violating FCC rules tied to the digital TV transition. According to Jeff Baumgartner, the FCC put out $6 million in fines targeted mainly at retailers who did not correctly label TVs with analog-only tuners. A couple of companies got hit on interstate shipping rules and a couple were fined for violating V-Chip rules.

Roxio Toast Update Process Problematic; TiVo Desktop 2.6.1 Released

Blockbuster: Yet Another Set-Top Box?

Because we just don’t have enough set-top boxes to choose from, Blockbuster is tossing their hat into the ring. According to the Hollywood Reporter:

VUDU, NetStreams Deliver Multiroom Video Distribution

VUDU and NetStreams have announced they will deliver multiroom video distribution solutions using the VUDU XL as the video server. 

HDMI, Plasmas and Receivers Top Integrators? Product Focus

Products were the name of the game for CE Pro readers in the month of March, with some great discussions about a number of systems integrators are using.

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