Is Aereo the New Betamax? The Supreme Court Weighs the Future of TV

Is Aereo the New Betamax? The Supreme Court Weighs the Future of TV

Today the Supreme Court will hear arguments in American Broadcasting Companies v. Aereo. It is a case which reportedly has entertainment industry executives wearing out their Xanax prescriptions, as they contemplate the destruction of the entire economic foundation of the television industry. The press keeps repeating statements like that, anyway.

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Why Aereo Matters

Why Aereo Matters

On April 22nd, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of the television networks versus Aereo, an innovative service that lets you stream broadcasts over the internet. How it’s decided could define the future of television, and how we watch it.

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Chromecast gains Aereo: TV streamed to HDMI

Google’s Chromecast device caused quite a stir when it was first released, turning the television into a “show me anything” display overnight. With a $35 price tag and integration open … Continue reading

Aereo to Add Chromecast Support for Ultimate TV Nerd Nirvana

Aereo to Add Chromecast Support for Ultimate TV Nerd Nirvana

What do you get when you combine Aereo’s anytime, anywhere, broadcast-TV-via-internet cloud service with Google’s Chromecast wonder-dongle ? A confluence of TV gizmo delight—and that’s exactly what Aereo announced today.

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Aereo, the amazing watch-broadcast-TV-anywhere-via-internet company, turned off service in Utah and

Aereo, the amazing watch-broadcast-TV-anywhere-via-internet company, turned off service in Utah and Denver today. It’s the latest in a long-drawn-out battle over whether the service is legal. The major networks will take the Aereo showdown to the Supreme Court next month. [The Salt Lake Tribune via Engadget]

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Justice Department petitions Supreme Court against Aereo

Aereo, which is facing an upcoming battle in Supreme Court and was recently told to shut down service in Utah and Colorado, has a new enemy in its midst: the … Continue reading

Aereo must shut down in Utah and Colorado, court rules

Aereo, the startup company that utilizes broadcast signals to provide users with TV over the Internet, has had a lot of success in its short run, though not without ample … Continue reading

Aereo sold out in New York, is working to expand capacity

Aereo, which recently announced upcoming service to the Cincinnati metro region, has sold out in New York, the company confirmed on Twitter today. Word first surfaced when one individual decided … Continue reading

Aereo to launch service in Cincinnati metro region January 21

Aereo, the company that utilizes over-the-air TV broadcasts to offer customers in select regions a type of television service, has announced its latest expansion — the Cincinnati metro area. With … Continue reading

Aereo’s challengers to be heard by Supreme Court

Aereo, a television streaming company that utilizes over-the-air broadcasts, has been under fire from broadcasters that have initiated a legal battle against the startup. Late last year, the aforementioned broadcasters … Continue reading