Postponing the turnoff of analog TV broadcasts beyond the scheduled date, Feb. 17, could confuse consumers, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission warned Saturday. ...more

January 10, 2009

In the season finale of "CSI: NY" in May, the show's characters gathered around videoconferencing screens to share information about a shooting. "She wants everybody on a TelePresence call," says an investigator, Lindsay Monroe. "OK, we have a full house, network's secure, you're good to go, Stella." ...more

July 21, 2008

The Tribune's recent article ("FCC: Let Papers Buy Local Radio, TV Stations," Nov. 14) on media consolidation missed the bigger story about Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin's bid to annex what is in effect legislative authority through a questionable interpretation of a dusty 1980s legal clause: It could help him push through an anti-diversity agenda that would devastate opportunities for minority media ownership. ...more

December 3, 2007

Homeowners unhappy with their cable TV service from Century Communications may be able to get out of the contract by spring. ...more

December 1, 2007