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Syncbak fights to dismiss Aereo’s subpoena for CBS documents
Representatives of Marion, Iowa-based company Syncbak appeared in federal court in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday to request that Judge Jon Scoles dismiss document requests made by New York startup Aereo. The company, which allows users to watch local broadcast television online …
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Did CBS invest in Iowa startup Syncbak in response to Aereo threat?
Following CBS Corporation’s announcement Monday that it made a strategic minority investment in TV-streaming startup Syncbak, several news outlets have suggested that the action may have something to do with a similar startup, Aereo. While Syncbak operates on a limited, pay-TV model, New York-based Aereo allows users to watch local broadcast television online with more…
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CBS invests in TV-streaming startup Syncbak
CBS Corporation this morning announced that it has made a minority investment in Marion, Iowa-based startup Syncbak. Founded in 2009, Syncbak provides a television streaming platform that utilizes mobile devices’ location-based authentication technology to allow local news networks and affiliates to push content to viewers in their area. The media giant did not disclose the…
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Syncbak releases redesigned app with support for iPad
A little more than a year after unveiling its internet television platform, Syncbak this week completed the release of its mobile app’s second version (above). The app, which streams content in television markets where broadcasters have implemented Syncbak’s technology, boasts a redesigned user interface and added features. Users of the app can now see which…
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A (belated) midyear look at the “10 Silicon Prairie startups to watch”
One counts McDonald’s among its account holders, another carries recognition from the SXSW Interactive Awards and another had its product featured on the PBS News Hour. Seven months ago, none of these milestones had been achieved, but we’ve seen quick progress and achievements. In January, I presented a list of 10 Silicon Prairie companies that…
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Web developer, marketer, QA manager and 39 more
We’re excited to bring you our 113th Opportunities on The Prairie today from all over the region. If you have an opportunity to add, please register your positions using …
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Server-side developer, media buyer, digital art director and 28 more
We’re excited to bring you our 110th Opportunities on The Prairie today from all over the region. If you have an opportunity to add, please register your positions using our …
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Project manager, engineering intern, UI designer and more
We’re excited to bring you our 100th Opportunities on The Prairie today from all over the region. If you have an opportunity to add, please register your positions …
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Project manager, front-end developer, intern and 23 more
We’re excited to bring you our 97th Opportunities on The Prairie today from all over the region. If you have an opportunity to add, please register your positions using our Job Board …
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