Cable industry news from across the Web:
> Mexico's Federal Telecommunications Institute has approved AT&T's proposed purchase of DirecTV. Story
> Concurrent Computer Corp. has named Derek Elder as CEO, succeeding Dan Mondor. Story
> Netflix streamed 6.5 billion hours of video in the first quarter, up from 4 billion in Q1 2013. Story
> Amazon has begun shipments of its $39 Fire TV Stick. Story
> RCN began rolling out 330 Mbps download-speed broadband service to New York residential customers. Press release
> Netflix has decided to postpone the release of a Bill Cosby comedy special amid the comedian's sexual assault scandal. Story
> Netflix has announced plans to expand into Australia and New Zealand in March. Story
> Samsung has announced a short-form video service for Galaxy mobile device owners. Story
And finally … Southern California YouTube creator convention VidCon has announced an expanded track when it reconvenes July 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Story