More cable news from around the Internet:
> Comcast Ventures and Qualcomm Ventures are among the investors in August, a startup that has developed a home-automation product that locks and unlocks doors via smartphone. Story
> CNN has launched the TV Everywhere app CNNGo for Apple TV. Story
> Indie short-films network ShortsHD has signed a distribution agreement with the National Cable Television Cooperative. Story
> Videology is the latest advertising platform to join FreeWheel's programmatic exchange. Story
> A Convivia study finds that one out of three video streamers will quit trying to view video content if technical issues such as significant buffering delays emerge. Story
> Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) accused FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler of "playing God with the Internet." Story
And finally … Verizon Communications retirees group BellTel has introduced a proposal that would require "golden parachute" severance payments to be approved by shareholders. Story