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The Company That Wants to Drag TV Into the Future

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The 100563980-Aereo-youtube.240x160television industry has never been one to warmly embrace change. Just ask the pioneers of the VCR and DVR business.

But as America becomes a country of second (and sometimes third) screens, broadcasters, cable and satellite companies are being forced to rethink how they interact with customers. With so much competition for people’s time and attention, good programming is no longer enough to turn heads.

Read more at CNBC.com

CES: Dish previews new HD DVRs

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Dish Network is counting on a couple of kangaroos to kick off a new era for its business.

The satellite company unveiled a pair of new flagship set-top boxes dubbed Hopper and Joey at its annual CES press conference on Monday, as well as a new faster broadband satellite Internet service. The new multi-room HD DVR combo will also be part of a new corporate identity.

Read more at Daily Variety