Motorola to launch new mobile device with live TV
Motorola is expected to debut at the International CES in Las Vegas this week a new mobile device capable of playing live TV. The company also plans to launch its new set-top boxes and a device designed to link desktop computers to services based on WiMAX. The New York Times/Reuters

ABC edges NBC as year’s top evening newscast
For the first time in more than a decade, ABC in 2007 was home to the top-rated evening newscast, with “World News with Charles Gibson” drawing an average of 8.39 million viewers each week, with 2.58 million in the 25 to 54 demographic, according to Nielsen Media Research. NBC’s “Nightly News with Brian Williams” ranked second, attracting 8.3 million viewers, with 2.52 million in the key demo. “CBS Evening News with Katie Couric” finished out 2007 with 6.44 million weekly viewers, with 2.01 million in the critical 25 to 54 demo. The Hollywood Reporter, Broadcasting & Cable

WGA, Leno in dispute over written monologues
The Writers Guild of America claims NBC late-night host Jay Leno, who returned to the air Wednesday with a self-written monologue, is not allowed to write material during the strike. Both NBC and Leno contend he is working within union guidelines. Los Angeles Times, The New York Times

NBCU gives digital out-of-home its first upfront
NBC Universal on Jan. 16 will conduct its first upfront presentation for its digital out-of-home properties. The move reflects both how media companies are addressing advertisers’ need to reach consumers in point-of-purchase locations and what appears to be NBCU’s interest in nurturing non-broadcast revenue sources in case the writers’ strike drags on, according to this article. Advertising Age

Initial ratings for Fox Business are in the cellar
The fledgling Fox Business Network reportedly has about 6,300 viewers on an average weekday, according to preliminary data gathered by Nielsen Media Research. That’s in contrast to its main rival, CNBC, which had 283,000 viewers each weekday during Fox Business’ first two months of operations, according to Nielsen. A Fox Business spokeswoman did not respond to calls and e-mails seeking comment. The New York Times

Report: DVR penetration to rise to 35% by 2012
Despite the increasing popularity of online video and on-demand services, DVR penetration in U.S. television households will continue to expand, nearly doubling over the next five years, according to a new report from market-analysis firm JupiterResearch. ContentAgenda.com