C Spire prepping gigabit ‘Fiber to the Home’ service, asks where to put it

C Spire prepping gigabit 'Fiber to the Home' service, asks where to put it

Gigabit internet access is all the rage these days, and C Spire is entirely willing to give in to peer pressure. It just announced an upcoming C Spire Fiber to the Home service that will supply 1Gbps internet access and IPTV to Mississippi residents sometime in 2014. Exactly where it arrives will depend on feedback, however. Much like Google, C Spire wants both municipal governments and residents to plead their case; the more vocal regions will get service first. Only local leaders can solicit C Spire at this stage, but everyone else will get their chance starting on September 30th.

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Apple refunds Breaking Bad iTunes passes in wake of split season

Apple refunds Breaking Bad season passes in wake of AMC's split season

When AMC split the last season of Breaking Bad in two, it annoyed iTunes Season Pass holders who had to pay twice to finish Walter White’s saga. Rather than point angry viewers in AMC’s direction, though, Apple is shouldering the burden (and trying to dodge a lawsuit) by issuing refunds. Customers who bought the not-actually-last season of Breaking Bad are receiving $23 iTunes credits that they can use for another Season Pass if they so choose. The refund comes just before the series wraps this Sunday, but it’s a welcome recompense for viewers who were caught off guard. Check out Apple’s email to customers after the break.

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SteamOS Music, TV, Movie deals imminent: Valve’s big media bid

Mentioned almost as a footnote in today’s release on their larger SteamOS headline, Valve has let it be known that they’re entering into deals for multimedia delivery as well. Speaking on music, TV, and movies specifically, Valve has suggested that both SteamOS and Steam – the software client you use on your Windows, Mac, or […]

TV on Twitter gets a boost: CBS offers in-tweet highlight videos, Netflix keeps spoilers out

TV on Twitter gets a boost CBS offers intweet highlight videos, Netflix keeps spoilers out

TV-loving Twitter users just got two big upgrades to their experience. To start, CBS has reached a deal with Twitter to offer ad-supported, in-tweet highlight videos through the Amplify program. The partnership will include content from 42 shows spread across 20 of CBS’ web and TV brands. Meanwhile, Netflix has launched a new Spoiler Foiler website that prevents Twitter friends in other regions from ruining Breaking Bad. Sign in, and the page will automatically censor tweets with likely spoiler material; you can click the blacked-out text to see what you’re missing. While it’s not clear when CBS’ highlight videos will be available, Spoiler Foiler is available today.

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Netflix’s House of Cards Has Stormed the Emmys

Netflix made history last night by scoring three Emmys—in the process becoming the first company to win awards for online-only shows.

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Nielsen will launch its Twitter TV Ratings Service on September 30.

Nielsen will launch its Twitter TV Ratings Service on September 30. It will be the first time the company has formally used Twitter data to augment its long-standing media metrics system.

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Apple TV 6.0 Update Brings iTunes Radio and AirPlay From iCloud to the Streaming Box

Apple TV 6.0 Update Brings iTunes Radio and AirPlay From iCloud to the Streaming Box

Apple’s little black streaming box got a big software update today, including support for iTunes Radio, and the ability for guests to stream their purchased music, photos, and videos in iCloud to another person’s Apple TV.

    



Apple TV Just Got Support For iTunes Radio and More

Apple TV Just Got Support For iTunes Radio and More

Apple TV didn’t even warrant a mention at the iPhone event earlier this month, but as expected, the set-top box just got a software overhaul.

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Mohu’s New Over-the-Air Antenna Is Totally Mantel-Worthy

Mohu’s New Over-the-Air Antenna Is Totally Mantel-Worthy

Recently, digital television antennas have been going flat — the latest versions look more like sheets of paper than anything else. Mohu’s new indoor signal grabber takes that flat design and throws in a curve. The result is something you’ll …

    



Breaking Bad props up for auction en masse: this is no charity case

If you’re a fan of Breaking Bad, you know full well Walter White is no fan of taking money like a charity – he wants to earn it. So it should come as no surprise when Sony Pictures Entertainment makes with the profit (as opposed to donating any of the proceeds to a non-profit) in […]