Content Providers (IPTV/Cable/Music)
I’m not sure how I feel about this, but Adam has some interesting points about how this could all develop. My concern with this sort of "alliance" is if they develop non-open standard technologies which then give them such an advantage over competitors, which usually winds up in delivering less for consumers. TheDigitalMediaZone With the ability to stream protected HD […]
Read moreVerizon continues onward with their feature-loaded FiOS television package, and shortly after announcing the features has already begun the trial of said services. Quite a lot mentioned in their press release, will be interesting to see this in action–if only I could get it! EngadgetHD In addition, V CAST Video from Verizon Wireless brings more than 100 full-length TV series […]
Read moreThis is very much a rumor, but it makes sense given Microsoft’s recent MSN Video announcement in the UK. Here Hulu is apparantly in the works with several content providers to begin distributing shows over seas. Would be interesting to see if they offer the same content. Variety There is fresh speculation in Blighty that a deal giving U.K. commercial […]
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Now here’s a frustrating situation–years ago, us Media Center folks enjoyed life with remote web DVR scheduling via Webguide or Remote Record well before any cable or satellite providers even thought about it. Fast forward to today and now several providers offer it, while Webguide has been absorbed by Microsoft and Remote Record has been killed off. FWIW I believe […]
Read moreSome more bad news for you QAM users. If you have been relying on the unencrypted cable feed to obtain HD recordings in your TV or HTPC, be prepared for some changes soon. It’s unclear just how much this will impact consumers, but I’m getting kinda sick of these rulings which make life easier for the cable company and hurt […]
Read moreI don’t find this as big a deal as calling it a "famine" but I do understand that the changes in the world and technologies will require these companies to evolve. The same viewership and money is still out there, people didn’t suddenly stop enjoying entertaining programming, it’s just the method which they digest it which has and these corporations […]
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You would think that it would be easier to monetize online videos since you know exactly how many people view every bit of the video available. But I guess old dogs take a while to learn new tricks, and they are still barely trickling into online ads for videos. The only part that bugs me is when there is an […]
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I’m honestly surprised the number is not larger. It’s funny that these reports seem to come out yearly, and then every year the good movies continue to shatter box office records. It is interesting to see some validity to a large portion of society shifting their TV watching to the computer…do you guys think that means HT-PC, or just laptops? […]
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I wish (SO MUCH) that I could get FiOS where I am, alas I must just be envious of all the features they continue to announce. Here’s a feature which has actually been available already, but only to a small group of subscribers. The ability to schedule shows remotely is definitely handy and has saved me for a while, although […]
Read moreI agree with Ben on the topic, that the free TV model isn’t going anywhere, there’s just too much money being made and viewers watching, but it’s interesting to hear some unusual takes from some of TV’s biggest honchos. Whether or not you believe it is a different story. Broadcasting Cable Carey joined a growing group of industry bigs now […]
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