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Is Virtual Reality Here to Stay?

Earlier this month, the New York Times released its first Virtual Reality Sunday subscription. Readers received Google cardboard virtual reality viewers in the Sunday edition and used them to immerse themselves into the NYTVR app, which hosts short non-fiction films that tell important stories. And early next quarter, Oculus Rift is set to release the first consumer version of its
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NCTA Statement Regarding House Approval of the FCC Process Reform Act

"We applaud members of the House for passing H.R. 2583, the FCC Process Reform Act. This bipartisan legislation encourages the important goals of greater transparency, public participation and predictability in FCC decision making, even more important in today’s competitive communications marketplace. We hope the Senate will soon consider and approve this legislation."
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Apps are Already Revolutionizing TV

Not so long ago, if I wanted to watch my favorite TV show (it was Battlestar Galactica, for the record) I had to make sure I was home in time to catch it live on SyFy. And if I missed it, I had to cross my fingers that there would be a re-run before the next episode began. For a
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Cable Honors Military Veterans Year-Round

Today and year-round, thanks to a variety of initiatives launched by operators and programmers, the cable industry joins the rest of the country in showing military veterans how much we value the sacrifices they have made. Through leveraging the influence, reach, and numerous resources within our industry, there are a myriad of efforts that support these individuals who have given
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NCTA Statement Regarding the Promoting Unlicensed Spectrum Act of 2015

“We welcome the introduction of S. 2278, the Promoting Unlicensed Spectrum Act of 2015, legislation that recognizes the importance of unlicensed spectrum and the need for a focused national strategy that will help us keep up with skyrocketing consumer demand. We look forward to working with Sen. Schatz and all members of the committee in advancing spectrum policy through a
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Why Apps, not New Tech Mandates, Will Make for a Better TV Experience

Apple CEO Tim Cook said at the launch of the all-new app-based Apple TV, “The future of TV is apps.” We couldn’t agree more. To date, 56 million pay-TV provider apps have been downloaded onto iOS and Android devices alone, and there are an estimated 460 million IP enabled devices currently in the marketplace that support pay-TV apps. Silicon Valley
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For Kids and Media Use, How Much is Too Much?

Kids today are often more digitally connected than their parents. We see teenagers taking selfies and immediately posting to their social media accounts, or middle school students using a language app on their phones for Spanish class. But how much media time are kids logging these days, and are they making smart choices with their connectivity time? Common Sense Media
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Live Television Still Reigns Supreme

Remember when the DVR first became a thing? We watched TV with a new sense of wonder, pausing shows whenever we’d get up for a snack, and zapping through those annoying commercials. Then came apps. With the help of Wi-Fi and just one finger tap, TV content now streams directly to our phones and tablets. That latest Fargo episode will
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INTX Spring Technical Forum Call for Papers is Open!

It isn’t really INTX season until the Spring Technical Forum call for papers begins. The Spring Technical Forum at INTX is the annual high-profile technology event presented by NCTA, CableLabs, and SCTE. It connects industry CTOs, developers, and scientists with leading industry technology ideas. It’s a scientific journal that serves as the industry’s record of breakthrough advances in technology and
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Massive Online Survey of More Than 100,000 Americans Shows 52 Percent Want the Internet to be More Trustworthy

Project by National Cable & Telecommunications Association, Powered by Google Consumer Surveys, Asked People to Assess their "Relationship" with the Internet WASHINGTON, DC -November 5, 2015- As part of a major research effort, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) today unveiled cumulative data from their online survey of more than 100,000 Americans about their use of, and relationship with,
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