WHY THIS MATTERS:The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that Comcast's X1 set-top infringes on two patents held by Rovi, now owned by TiVo, and banned the MSO from importing and selling the devices.
WHY THIS MATTERS:The order, which Ajit Pai circulated Tuesday, proposes to essentially wipe the slate clean of most net-neutrality regulations, including the bright-line rules against blocking, degrading and paid prioritization.
WHY THIS MATTERS:With the addition of MUBI, a service aimed at film buffs, and docu-oriented CuriosityStream, VRV is expanding beyond its original focus on anime and animation, fantasy, gaming and technology.
Editor's Note: The Newswire will be on vacation the remainder of this week, returning Monday, Nov. 27. Check multichannel.com for the latest news. Happy Thanksgiving!