Monthly Archives: December 2010

PC World – Hello and welcome to the final Viral Views of 2010 (woo)! I know we weren’t with you the entire year, but I feel like we’ve developed a sort of internet bond. It’s either that or we have … Continue reading →

PC World – Android device makers around the world are anticipating great things from the next version of Google’s mobile software, and they need the boost. Apple has a strong head start with sales of its popular iPad, while the … Continue reading →

Reuters – The popular Internet telephone service Skype could be dealt a major setback in one of the world’s largest markets as the Chinese government cracks down on what it called illegal Internet telephone providers. Original story here.

AFP – Facebook stole the thunder from Google this year as the most-visited website in the United States, according to a new study from Internet research firm Experian Hitwise. Original story here.

Palm Beach Post Dycom Industries is South Florida stock winner for 2010Palm Beach Post… in telecommunications firm Dycom Industries nearly doubled in 2010 as the company saw strong demand from customers such as AT&T, Comcast and Verizon. …and more » Original … Continue reading →

PC World – Being a nerd’s nerd, I of course put in my time running the gamut of MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games) titles, culminating in a 20-odd hour a week part time job raiding in World of Warcraft. … Continue reading →

New York Daily News Will E! and Style Get Pulled Off Dish Network?TV GuideA new year, a new carriage deal war: Comcast-owned cable channels E! and Style may have their signals pulled off Dish Network after Friday …Kim Kardashian: DISH … Continue reading →

NHL.com Hawks extend deals for Foley, OlczykESPN (blog)Foley, a Glenview native, and Olczyk, who is from Palos Heights, are in their third season together calling games for Comcast SportsNet and WGN. …Blackhawks extend contracts of broadcastersUSA TodayHawks extend Foley, OlczykChicago … Continue reading →

Comcast Customer Service Sabotages CompanyConnecticut WatchdogIf a Comcast executive wants to know why the cable company has so many complaints, all that person … Original story here.

Mashable – We’ve certainly seen our fair share of clever social media costumes before, but if you plan to leave the house in web-themed attire, for the love of Google, know your audience. Original story here.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) Spices Up SacramentoeMoneyDailyComcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) shares were at 22.08 at the end of the last day's trading. There's been a 20.9% change in the stock price over the past 3 months. …Market News Roundup (CSCO, CMCSA, FDX)Stock Briefingsall 15 … Continue reading →

Mashable – Greg Meyer is the customer experience manager and listening post for Gist. Reach Greg online at @GregAtGist on Twitter, or at greg@gist.com. Original story here.

AFP – Nearly two-thirds of US Internet users have paid to download or access online content such as music, movies or news articles, a survey showed Thursday. Original story here.

PC World – Authorities in the U.S. and Germany have raided Internet Service Providers in hopes of tracking down the hackers who launched distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks against Web sites such as Visa.com, PayPal.com, and Mastercard.com earlier this … Continue reading →

The Inquisitr Nonprofit News May Thrive in Comcast TakeoverNew York TimesIncluded in Comcast's promises regarding its acquisition of NBC is a little-noticed plan that may stimulate the growth of nonprofit news …One Way the NBC-Comcast Merger Could Change the Way … Continue reading →