time warner cable

Time Warner Cable has announced that it will offer some subscribers a free $300 Slingbox that enables users to watch their cable TV programming when away from home.

Reader Dave has graciously shared with us a tragic series of emails he sent to Time Warner Cable, the highlight of which comes when he tells them about the time that he called in because the New York City FOX affiliate wasn't working (he wanted to watch the NY Football Giants) and was told that FOX 5 had decided to stop broadcasting in HD.

Wait, what? Time Warner Cable is still a part of Time Warner, Inc.? Weren't they supposed to split, like, almost a year ago? We've always heard that old flames are hard to extinguish, so we guess we shouldn't be too shocked to hear that this drawn-out separation is still being, well, drawn out. According to a fresh release from parent company Time Warner,

Those who found new high-definition televisions under their Christmas tree have more shows to enjoy -- with still more to come. Time Warner Cable added more free HD channels and features this month, with more in the works for early next year. Time Warner now offers 50 HD channels, most of which are free with cable service.