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AP – Facebook’s long-awaited IPO filing lifted the stocks of many Internet companies, including recent laggards Zynga and Groupon. But analysts said the halo effect may fade, because some companies basking in Facebook’s glow just aren’t as financially sound as … Continue reading →

AP – AOL and the Huffington Post are launching a live video network that aims to combine broadcast news with social media. Original story here.

Reuters – Three days before Super Bowl XLVI, U.S. prosecutors said they seized 16 websites that illegally streamed live sports and pay-per-view events over the Internet, and charged a Michigan man with running nine of those websites. Original story here.

Comcast extends contract with AmdocsCommunications, Engineering & Design MagazineAmdocs said Comcast has signed a multi-year extension of its software license and services agreements. The vendor said Comcast is using various offerings in the Amdocs CES (customer experience systems) portfolio. Amdocs … Continue reading →

Appolicious – Google has done an admirable job of providing web apps that lots of people use every day. Gmail is firmly ensconced as a leader in web-based email, Google Reader provides easy RSS feed access, and Google Docs allows … Continue reading →

Reuters – Facebook aims to connect all two billion Internet users. So far it has captured 845 million of them. Of the rest, nearly 60 percent live in Asia and hooking them is going to be a daunting challenge. Original … Continue reading →

Reuters – Facebook unveiled plans for the biggest ever Internet IPO that could raise as much as $10 billion, but made it clear CEO Mark Zuckerberg will exercise almost complete control over the company, leaving investors with little say. Original … Continue reading →

Reuters – The New York Times Co, which is grappling with sinking advertising revenue and a recent change in the top management, said it continued to add subscribers for its digital products in the fourth quarter. Original story here.

Top Comcast strategy exec Coblitz to keynote SCTE energy management forumFierceCableComcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) senior VP of strategic planning Mark Coblitz will push cable operators, programmers and technology vendors to "embrace comprehensive energy management strategies" at an SCTE event in Philadelphia … Continue reading →

Comcast brings home automation service to Denver marketFierceTelecomWhile the home automation market is still in an embryonic stage, Comcast along with fellow cable MSO Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) and telcos (AT&T (NYSE: T), China Telecom (NYSE: CHA), Frontier (NYSE: … Continue reading →

Appolicious – While there is no shortage of video to consume online and via mobile devices – 60 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute! – finding clips and programs most relevant to you is challenging. Original story … Continue reading →

Comcast is planning to expand a new program that provides broadband access for $9.95 a month to low-income families. Original story here.

Going Wireless at City HallVirginia Connection NewspapersIt was considered such a success that the city put out bids for a franchise agreement to create a citywide wireless network that was eventually awarded to Atlanta-based EarthLink in late 2006. “The CEO … Continue reading →

Blue Arkansas Comcast expands broadband program for low-income familiesYorkdispatch.comComcast is planning to expand a new program that provides broadband access for $9.95 a month to low-income families. The company released data after its first five months of the Internet Essentials … Continue reading →

The cable provider is enhancing its Internet Essentials program to provide more options for low-income households. Original story here.