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TV households in US drop For the first time in nearly 20 years, the number of households with television sets has dropped from 98.9 percent.According to the Nielsen Company two factors contributed to the drop; low-income families cannot afford new digital TVs and cable services. More technology news: Find the specs on the new iMacs. See how much Twitter reportedly paid to buy TweetDeck. Sony has said millions of additional accounts have been hacked.

Is Ryan Seacrest leaving 'Idol'? Ryan Seacrest, 36, is reportedly in talks with a FOX TV network rival about creating a new reality show to challenge 'American Idol.' News of the possible move comes a year after another high-profile 'Idol' departure. More 'Idol'-related news: Seacrest still has some time left on his 'Idol' contract. Only one 'Idol' judge from Season 1 is still on the show. Simon Cowell has yet to name all the judges for a highly anticipated 'Idol' rival. Who's the latest singer-actress rumored to be on his short list?

Prematurely Canceled TV Shows Short-lived TV shows We gather to mourn the premature deaths of television series that didn't live to see 30 episodes. Reminisce about everything from the struggles of an awkward college student to Manhattan's other sexy career women. The good news? Many of these shows are available online in full episodes or on DVD with unaired episodes; they're just a click away. 'Moonlight' Premiere: Sept. 28, 2007 Life span: 16 episodes 'Undeclared' Premiere: Sept. 25, 2001 Life span: 17 episodes (16 aired) 'Andy Barker, P.I.' Premiere: March 15, 2007 Life span: 6 episodes 'Kitchen Confidential' Premiere: Sept. 19, 2005 Life span: 13 episodes 'Quarterlife' Premiere: Feb. 26, 2007 Life span: 6 episodes 'Cashmere Mafia' Premiere: Jan. 6, 2008 Life span: 7 episodes 'Lone Star' Premiere: Fall 2010 Life span: 2 episodes (4 unaired) 'The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien' Premiere: June 1, 2009 Li...