Researchers think the rover has found a network of ancient streams.

BBC: Curiosity Mars rover beams images of ancient streambed

As reported by Light Reading, Cisco, Humax, Pace, Technicolor and others are working on hardware for a new multiroom setup based on a central gateway (or maybe a Cablevision-style network DVR) that streams video to IP-connected extenders called the XI3.

ENGADGET: Humax's take on an IP-connected TV box for Comcast passes through the FCC

Akamai delivered more than 1.6 million concurrent World Cup streams across its network at peak demand, according to the company.

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