DIRECTV Adds 3D Channel
Posted by Steve Fravel on Thursday, July 1, 2010 · 
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The addition of n3D gives DIRECTV three 3D channels. n3D sponsored by Panasonic will provide a variety of content including documentary/adventure, concerts and special events.
n3D is available to HD customers at no additional cost. Customers must have a 3D monitor to experience the effect.
During July customers will have the opportunity to experience special sporting events. The MLB All-Star Game in 3D from Fox Sports and the NASCAR Coke 0 400 will be available.
DIRECTV has also added ESPN 3D, where viewers will be able to see 2010 FIFA World Cup action along with other exciting sports. DIRECTV Cinema will program various movie titles in 3D.
Dish Network and The Weather Channel Reach Agreement
Posted by Steve Fravel on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 · ·
Dish Network and the Weather Channel announced a new multi-year agreement earlier this week. This ensures continued distribution of The Weather Channel to Dish Network subscribers.
As part of the new agreement, a provision was made that will allow both companies to collaborate on new state-of-the-art forecasting services designed especially for satellite customers. This development will include localized weather programming in addition to the Weather Channel’s primary feed on Dish Network channel 214. It will include interactive TV applications as well as new Internet and mobile services. Deployment of the newer services is predicted to begin this summer. Read more
Will Dish Network Subscribers Lose the Weather Channel?
Posted by Steve Fravel on Friday, May 21, 2010 · ·
According to the New York Times, Dish Network had not dropped TWC as of early Friday morning. The contract for carriage between Dish Network and Weather Channel reportedly expired at midnight on May 21.
Continued carriage is a pretty good indication that negotiations are still underway and that a new deal may yet be reached.
Dish Network Avoids DVR Shutdown
Posted by Steve Fravel on Friday, May 14, 2010 · ·
A federal appeals court today granted Dish Network’s request to rehear its patent case with Tivo. Tivo held that Dish Network and Echostar had violated the Tivo DVR patent.
In March a lower federal appeals court had ruled in favor of Tivo affirming the finding of a jury trial held in Texas. The May 14 ruling will allow Dish Network to persuade a new court that it’s DVR software does not violate the Tivo patent. This ruling effectively vacates the March decision. Read more