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Broadcast group, SiliconDust trade blame over NextGen TV DVR issue

An industry consortium says SilliconDust's decision to use Huawei chips is the reason why its HDHomeRun tuners can't decode encrypted signals.

News content from local NBC-owned stations appears in the streaming app Peacock. (Graphic by The Desk)

NBC Universal to offer personalized experience through NextGen TV

The feature will allow NextGen TV users to restart programming or get hyperlocal news like pinpoint weather forecasts.

Stock image of remote control in front of a television set.

Broadcasters rally around Run3TV for NextGen TV features, measurement

Leading independent television operators like the E. W. Scripps Company and Sinclair are participating in the effort.

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