Anyplay Brings Live Cable TV To iPad

Comcast have launched a service that lets iPad users access live cable TV via the home network router using the AnyPlay app. Currently the service is available for free, to Xfinity Triple Play HD customers, and only in Denver and Nashville at this time. The service which was first mentioned last September makes use of [...]

Comcast Bringing Live Cable TV To iPad

Comcast, the largest US cable are to beef up their iPad streaming app presence and compete with rival apps from Time Warner and Cablevision which let subscribers stream live cable TV to the Apple iPad. The app which will not be a rebranded Xfinity TV app, but will run alongside it is said to be [...]

Comcast Record Profits Despite Cord Cutters

Cable giant Comcast are claiming that they have made a record income for the second quarter of the year, despite suffering the setback of losing many of their cable TV subscribers. A key proponent of this increase in income is thought to be the deal made by Comcast half a year ago to purchase production company NBC Universal, [...]

Skype Video Calling Coming Soon To Comcast

Video calling company Skype, which is currently in the middle of a takeover by Microsoft will soon make an appearance on Comcast cable customers TV screens, the two companies have announced. Subscribers who have the new Comcast service, can make HD video calls on Skype through their television screen. It will mean extra equipment for [...]

Comcast Look At Internet Devices Replacing The Set-Top Box

In a bid to fight the online TV threat, Comcast are said to be testing an internet protocol system allowing subscribers to ditch the traditional set-top box for their notebook, games console or internet enabled device. Currently Comcast send tv data using digital technology, sending daya to old style set-top boxes using coaxial cable which [...]

Why Online TV Is Blowing Away Cable And Rental Companies

It was a bit of a milestone when it was announced that Netflix had more subscribers than the mighty cable giant Comcast. With a Q1 finish of 22.80 million for Netflix and 22.76 million for Comcast. That’s pretty impressive for a streaming company, but it’s not where the surprise lies. That happens when you look [...]