- Reuters, Friday, November 18, 2005 11:45 AM
In yet another sign of television content migration to Internet-enabled devices, Microsoft and CableLabs, an industry research group that sets standards for cable TV, data, and phone services, said
they are bringing high-definition cable programs to computers and video game consoles. The companies are developing PCs that accept digital cable cards, which are devices that effectively perform the
same function as a set-top box. The cards will also be compatible with portable devices and game consoles like the XBox 360. Cable cards today can only be used with digital television sets that have
slots built into them. Microsoft said the cable-ready PCs will be available next year around this time.
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