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1. FCC Chairman Calls on Broadcasters to Give Up Spectrum for Mobile Broadband

   2:52 pm 1/7/2011

   • Georg Szalai

   FCC chairman Julius Genachowski on Friday vowed in a CES appearance to make spectrum his top priority this year to ensure more airwaves are available for mobile broadband for the rising number of tablets and other web-connected devices. Read more

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   Sony Chairman Howard Stringer Still Believes in Owning Both Content and Electronics

   8:26 am 1/7/2011

   • Georg Szalai

   He also shoots down talk of a possible move to the BBC, saying “I’m still very excited about what we’re doing here.” Read more

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   Lady Gaga Unveils Her Polaroid Line, Touts Digital-Camera Sunglasses

   11:57 pm 1/6/2011

   • Antony Bruno, Billboard

   "They really let me put my hands in there and design this s--t myself," she told a crowd at the Consumer Electronics Show. Read more

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   Samsung, Comcast Partner to Launch Xfinity TV Service

   9:50 pm 1/6/2011

   • Carolyn Giardina

   Innovation for Smart TVs and Galaxy Tablets aims to enable a more seamless search across TV, DVR recordings and VOD. Read more

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6. EchoStar Acquires Move Networks, a Broadband Streaming Video Firm

   8:56 pm 1/6/2011

   • Paul Bond

   The move gives EchoStar "the core technology necessary to stream live and video-on-demand content," executive says. Read more

7. Technicolor Joins Content Search and Discovery Space With MediaNavi

   6:28 pm 1/6/2011

   • Carolyn Giardina

   Technicolor is entering the crowding space of content search and discovery with a new platform called MediaNavi. Read more

8. CEA Chief Accuses Broadcasters of 'Squatting'

   6:12 pm 1/6/2011

   • Carolyn Giardina

   During his Thurs. CES keynote speech, Gary Shapiro also predicts consumer electronics industry will reach $186 billion in sales next year. Read more

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   'Star Wars' Blu-ray Sets to be Released in Sept.

   4:11 pm 1/6/2011

   • Mike Barnes

   "Star Wars: The Complete Saga" will include all six live-action films, plus 30 hours of special features. Read more

10. Consortium of Studios, Manufacturers Throws Weight Behind UltraViolet Management System

    1:24 pm 1/6/2011

    • Carolyn Giardina

    Product would allow digital streaming from multiple users in a household. Read more

11. How Yahoo Is Making Its TV Platform More Interactive

    10:00 am 1/6/2011

    • Paul Bond

    The company will show off several improvements to its Yahoo Connected TV platform at the Consumer Electronics Show. Read more

12. 3D Video Gaming to Get Big Push in 2011, But Is It Safe?

    2:45 am 1/6/2011

    • John Gaudiosi

    Experts warn of possible dangers to kids' eyes and mention that many adults can experience "vision sickness." Read more

13. Online VOD Service VUDU to Ramp Up 3D Streaming

    7:55 pm 1/5/2011

    • Carolyn Giardina

    Content available for Wednesday's launch includes Disney's 'Meet the Robinsons,' 'Bolt' and 'Chicken Little.' Read more

14. International 3D Society Forms Asia Committee

    6:51 pm 1/5/2011

    • Carolyn Giardina

    Panasonic exec Masayuki Kozuka will chair group, which launches in April. Read more

15. THX Unveils Media Director for Content

    4:40 pm 1/5/2011

    • Carolyn Giardina

    Product aimed at giving consumers home experience that is faithful to the artist's creative intent. Read more

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    LG Cutting Cost of 3D Glasses

    4:29 pm 1/5/2011

    • Carolyn Giardina

    "Glee" star Jane Lynch helps introduce new products during company's CES conference Wednesday. Read more