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- DIRECTV offers live Sandy coverage on dedicated channels
DIRECTV offered subscribers a pair of dedicated, around-the-clock channels devoted to information about Hurricane Sandy, featuring live coverage from local TV stations in areas in the storm's path. The provider launched the channels on Monday morning and planned to continue until the storm had "diminished in strength." Multichannel News
(10/29)     
- DISH's Ergen sees "window closing" on wireless network plans
Industry consolidation could jeopardize DISH Network Chairman Charlie Ergen's plans to provide national wireless broadband service, the executive conceded in an interview, saying the "window is closing" for partnering with a carrier. He blamed the Federal Communications Commission for moving too slowly in approving a waiver DISH needs to deploy its satellite spectrum for terrestrial services. Ergen has began considering an exit strategy, perhaps by selling the valuable spectrum. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said the agency should rule by year's end. Bloomberg
(10/24)
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- Microsoft brings Xbox closer to wireless, Web-based devices
Smartphones and tablets running new Windows Phone software will be able to work as second screens for games and other Xbox offerings as part of Microsoft's plans to connect a range of devices to the gaming console under Windows 8 software, the company is expected to announce today. "We want to seamlessly connect devices," Microsoft's Jose Pinero said. Windows 8 will also include an application to support the Skype VoIP service when the operating system arrives in stores Friday. Engadget
(10/23), All Things D
(10/22), The Wall Street Journal
(10/23)
- DEG: Home entertainment spending trends upward slightly
Through the first nine months of 2012, consumer spending on home entertainment has increased by 1% to $12.34 billion, compared with $12.22 billion in the same period of 2011, according to DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group. Third-quarter sales grew only 0.24% from a year ago to $3.94 billion from $3.93 billion. The increase is being led by gains in Blu-ray disc sales, electronic distribution and subscription streaming, the market research firm reported. Home Media Magazine
(10/26)
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- Tax changes not as dire as suggested, expert says
The expiration of Bush-era tax cuts might not have as dramatic an effect on small businesses as some have suggested, writes Tony Nitti, CPA and tax partner in WS+B's National Tax Service Group. It all depends on whether one's definition of small business includes the wealthiest Americans, some of whom operate small businesses on the side, he writes. Forbes
(10/23)
- For employee benefit plans, business size matters
Small business owners should compare their medical plans and other benefits with what is offered by companies similar in size rather than making a decision based on cost alone, says blog Business Management Daily. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that 55% of workers at companies with 50 to 99 employees get paid sick leave, while only 50% of workers at companies with 1 to 49 employees do. BusinessManagementDaily.com
(10/25)
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