While XM’s ongoing problems with the FCC regarding radio emissions from their receivers have been well documented, it appears that the satellite radio provider can finally get back to business, as three plug-and-play radios got the green light to resume production. The Audiovox Xpress, Delphi Roady XT, and XM Sportscaster are all expected to [...]

A Staten Island man was arrested this week on charges of providing people with satellite transmissions of the Hezbollah-controlled TV station “Al Manar,” which translates from Arabic as “The Beacon.” For years, Javed Iqbal has operated a small business (called HDTV Ltd.) out of his home and storefront that provides viewers with access to [...]

When released a year ago, Al Gore and Joel Hyatt’s “Current TV” project was laughed at. The San Francisco-based satellite and cable TV station features almost exclusively user-generated content, in six to eight minute programming blocks. Now, however, the format that was once thought of as silly has become huge–albeit on the internet, [...]

A recent agreement between Cox Cable and DVR-mogul TiVo will allow present Cox subscribers to easily adopt TiVo-branded DVR technology. By making its software compatible with Cox-issued DVR boxes, TiVo is making it possible for Cox subscribers to use its technology without having to replace the DVR boxes that they currently use. This [...]

Globalstat just released the BT-328 Bluetooth GPS Receiver, a tiny (2.66″ x 1.77″ x 0.67″) GPS radio that hooks up directly to your PDA, Pocket PC, or Smartphone via a simple wireless Bluetooth connection. The price tag of the device is a modest $75, as it does not come pre-packaged with mapping software. [...]

According to a story from Associated Content, SIRIUS satellite radio has just announced that it will present a three hour weekly Fangoria show (airing Friday nights on channel 102) hosted by former Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider and former movie scream goddess Debbie Rochon. Much like the magazine, the show will cover news [...]

Thanks to a scoop from Lost Remote, I just learned that XM will be dropping MSNBC from its list of channels. Apparently, the change was made as a result of “changes in the MSNBC scheduling lineup.” This move was kept very quiet (see XM’s site for evidence of this) and has left [...]

In a previous post, I discussed the potential effect that GM and Ford’s new iPod-friendly deals would have on satellite radio. Ultimately, my conclusion was that the effect would be similar to that of CD players and tape decks on terrestrial radio–i.e., not a very damaging one. People listen to radio to hear [...]

Wherify Wireless Inc. has just announced an October 1st release date for its Wherifone Service, the primary in-store retailer of which will be Toys R Us. The phones will retail for roughly $100 and require independent service that costs roughly $20 a month. Much like Verizon’s Chaperone service, Wherify offers parents the ability [...]

Casio just announced the release of the GPR-100, a regular looking sporty wrist-watch that just so happens to have GPS capability. The watch apparently uses GPS technology to calculate things like your running time, speed, and pace average when you are out for a jog. The watch can also keep you on your [...]