Consumers can dream of 1Gbps, businesses might ask for 10Gbps, but here’s the next step along that logarithmic curve: Shaw and Alcatel-Lucent just launched a new 100Gbps inter-city fiber optic network in Canada, following a successful trial between Calgary and Edmonton. The network can purportedly handle 133 million simultaneous voice calls, 440,000 HDTV channels, or transmit the equivalent of 44 Blu-ray discs in a single second. More redweed details in the PR after the break.

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It’ll be hard to find a sports matchup that equals last weekend’s ‘Bama/LSU showdown, but Fox will try as it dives into the octagon with some MMA this weekend. There’s also a few family-friendly Blu-ray 3D titles on deck, and the final edition of some series called Harry Potter hitting stores on Friday (pick up Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim while you’re there, you’ll thank us later). Look below for the highlights this week, followed after the break by our weekly listing of what to look out for in TV, Blu-ray and videogames.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
The king is back. The Modern Warfare series has reigned over the console shooter pile for the last few years and it’s no secret why. A combination of fast-paced action and precise controls make it the online game of choice for many (some prefer the Battlefield games, it’s a matter of taste). This year’s edition once again hails from the offices of Infinity Ward, birthplace of the best this series has to offer so this one is a must-buy. The only thing giving us pause? A new “Elite” feature, which adds online stat tracking and more for hardcore players, but at the hefty price of a year.
(November 8th, .99 on Amazon)

UFC on Fox
CBS tried bringing MMA fighting to network TV a couple of years ago but hasn’t had any bouts in a while, opening the door for this weekend’s light heavyweight match on Fox. Cain Velasquez is one of the scariest human beings alive, but he appears to have a worth competitor coming for his title in Junior Dos Santos. We’ve been fans of UFC for a little while, if expensive PPV matches and reality TV-style The Ultimate Fighter have been the only thing keeping you on the outside, this could be the one that makes you a fan — or disgusts you beyond words. Check out a trailer embedded after the break.
(November 12th, Fox, 9PM)

Death Valley
Looking for a a zombie alternative to The Walking Dead (which actually improved this weekend — apparently someone finally told the writers that less is more)? You’ve found it. MTV’s Cops-style mockumentary follows officers around an alternate reality Los Angeles populated by werewolves, vampires and more otherworldly creatures with a campy sense of humor throughout. Beware however, here anyone can become a meal for the people they’re pursuing, including members of the camera crew.
(November 7th, MTV, 11PM)

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