There has been tremendous growth in online access to movies and television, but a lack of closed captioning options on Netflix "Watch Instantly" Streaming Content is leaving a vast majority of deaf and disabled viewers behind. Read More »
The advancement in technology in the late 20th and early 21st century has dramatically influenced the way that many of us live, but some people are being left behind. People with hearing loss and other disabilities have not received all of the benefits of modern technology, according to San Jose Mercury News Columnist Troy Wolverton. Read More »
The ramifications of the Comcast/NBCU merger will resonate across the media landscape for years to come. Yet, initial reaction to the merger of two of the largest content providers and content producers shows just how important online video is to the future. Read More »
On Tuesday, January 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave its approval to the acquisition of NBC-Universal by Comcast Corp. The new company will become the largest media conglomerate in the United States, with a combined 16.7 million broadband and 23 million cable subscribers, as well as an extensive film and television library and must-have NBC and regional sports programming. Read More »
As regulators prepare to delineate the conditions of the Comcast/NBCU merger, what does this combination mean for the future of Internet TV? Read More »
With the negotiations for the Comcast takeover of NBC Universal coming closer to a formal decision, the LA Times urged federal regulators to ensure conditions are placed on the deal to keep the TV services market competitive. Read More »
The proposed Comcast/NBCU merger raises significant concerns for consumer protection, small cable providers, and proponents of net neutrality. The potential for anti-competitive behavior from the union of one of the largest content producers and an enormous content distributor could have far reaching effects on the entire broadcast and online video landscape. Read More »
Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.), Chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, urged the FCC to ensure that consumers are protected as it reviews the Comcast-NBCU merger deal. Sen. Kerry's letter joins the voices of other legislators, consumer advocacy groups, and public interest organizations, who have similarly called for conditions to be placed on the new company. Read More »
The growing scrutiny of the Comcast-NBCU merger has prompted many politicians to speak out against the potentially harmful union. Senator Jay Rockefeller joined fellow congressmen, including Rep. Henry Waxman and Sen. John Kerry, and a host of outspoken organizations by voicing his strong support for consumer protections and fair competition. Read More »
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman, Representative Ed Markey and Senator Bernie Sanders recommended that the FCC place conditions on the new company if the merger is approved. Read More »
