MCN Newswire: Comcast Selects 'XB6' Suppliers; President Obama Renominates Rosenworcel to FCC; VR Headset Sales to Surge 42%

Multichannel Newswire   Jan. 5, 2017     Today's Top Stories       Comcast Taps Arris, Technicolor for 'XB6' Gateways: Sources Arris version powered by Intel silicon, Technicolor-made model to use Broadcom chipset READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Comcast is preparing to accelerate the deployment of the XB6 as it looks to expand its DOCSIS 3.1-powered 1-gig residential broadband service to additional markets in 2017 and to roll out a new tightly integrated smart-home platform.   Surprise: White House Resubmits Rosenworcel Nomination to FCC Democratic FCC commissioner had already exited after Senate inaction READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Rosenworcel could -- at least theoretically -- be named to fill the seat she just vacated, with one source saying President Obama's submission suggests she still has support from new Senate leadership.   CES 2017: VR Headset Units to Hit 2.5M in 2017 Expected to drive $660 million in revenue this year, CTA predicts READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Indicating a slow but steady rise in the emerging format, virtual reality headsets are expected to see a year-on-year sales jump of 42% on a 79% increase in units shipped, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) found in a semi-annual industry report.   More Top Stories       CES 2017: Comcast Aims to Smarten Up, Simplify the Home Network CES 2017: Linksys Tees Up DOCSIS 3.1 Modem ESPN Ends Final Week of 2016 as Most Watched Cable Network Hulu Adds CBS Networks to Live TV Bundle 'Archer' Moving to FXX FCC Allows Univision to Boost Foreign Ownership NCTA: FCC Should Scrap Broadband Privacy Rules Report: Trump Seeks Murdoch Input on FCC Chair Frank M. Drendel Named Bresnan Award Recipient NAMIC Names Six National Board Directors more headlines »   Videos/Blogs/Extras       MCN Hot Spot: 'Nashville' Premieres on CMT Today MCN Hot Spot: Netflix's 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events' Premieres Jan. 13 MCN Guest Blog, David Mowrey: Cloud Video Trends to Watch in 2017 The Bauminator, Jeff Baumgartner: Cable Moments in CES History Bookmark This: Follow MCN's Coverage of CES   Events     Technology Leadership Summit March 8-9, 2017 | Crowne Plaza | Charlotte, NC Learn More Wonder Women March 23, 2017 | New York Hilton Midtown | New York, NY Learn More Advanced Advertising March 27, 2017 | Convene Conference Center | New York, NY Learn More Technology Leadership Awards April 24, 2017 | Westgate Resort & Casino | Las Vegas, NV Learn More more events »   Jobs     Lecturer, The Media School (Broadcast Journalism) Indiana University – IN, United States   Sr. Publicist Boston Symphony Orchestra – Boston, MA, United States   Broadcast Systems Operator Los Angeles Unified School District – Los Angeles, United States, United States   Race and Ethnicity Reporter (Senior Broadcast Specialist) WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio – Milwaukee, WI, United States   more jobs » News Blogs Events Images Tech   Advertise Contact Us Send this to a friend       ©2017 NewBay Media, LLC

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