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Xbox One: Entertainment hub first, gaming console second - but can it disrupt TV?

Xbox One: Entertainment hub first, gaming console second - but can it disrupt TV?
  • Posted May 22, 2013, 3:52 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in TechSpot, Microsoft
  • Tech companies have been trying for years to get broadcast behemoths to change their ways and there’s been a good bit of progress. But it’s not enough. Technology is simply outpacing the traditional broadcast model. Something’s gotta give. Could the Xbox One be the catalyst for change that we’ve all been hoping for?

    The Xbox One is now poised to become a huge mainstream success if Microsoft plays their cards right and even more so if they can get broadcast executives on board with their vision.

CW to launch Apple TV's first network television app

CW to launch Apple TV
  • Posted May 17, 2013, 12:45 PM by Dave LeClair | Filed in Apple, Industry News
  • More and more network channels are embracing the power of streaming content. According to a report from Deadline, the CW is jumping further into the game by bringing its shows to Apple TV users. This move makes it the first…

Nielsen to include Internet viewers for the first time in TV ratings system

Nielsen to include Internet viewers for the first time in TV ratings system
  • Posted May 8, 2013, 6:30 PM by Jesse Schoff | Filed in Industry News
  • Nielsen, the television ratings giant that determines how successful shows are by measuring viewership, is finally going to start including the millions of households that stream media to their computers, set-top boxes, game consoles, and other streaming devices.

Aereo files complaint against CBS to stop repetitive lawsuits

Aereo files complaint against CBS to stop repetitive lawsuits
  • Posted May 6, 2013, 6:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • Pioneering streaming television service Aereo has filed a declaratory judgment action in New York against CBS in an effort to prevent the network from filing another lawsuit against them just ahead of a planned launch in Boston on May 15.

Apple nearing deal with labels for Pandora-like music streaming service

Apple nearing deal with labels for Pandora-like music streaming service
  • Posted April 5, 2013, 11:19 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Apple, The Web
  • Speculation about a music streaming service from Apple has been going on for quite some time. The rumored addition would presumably complement the company’s download model on iTunes, but apparently one thing holding it back all this time is Apple’s…

HBO Go bundle for broadband subscribers could happen, says CEO

HBO Go bundle for broadband subscribers could happen, says CEO
  • Posted March 22, 2013, 12:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News, The Web
  • HBO has produced some of the best shows to ever hit the small screen, from pop-culture masterpieces like The Sopranos to epic fantasy novel adaptations like Game of Thrones. Unfortunately the network doesn’t make its content available on services like…

CBS finally brings full episode streaming to iOS devices

CBS finally brings full episode streaming to iOS devices
  • Posted March 15, 2013, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • Better late than never, right? CBS is (finally) following in the footsteps of other networks like ABC, NBC, TBS and TNT by launching an iOS app that enables iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners to stream HD-quality, full-length episodes of…

Nielsen "TV household" ratings to include cord-cutters without TVs

Nielsen "TV household" ratings to include cord-cutters without TVs
  • Posted February 22, 2013, 1:30 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, The Web
  • Nielsen will soon expand its TV ratings system to include online viewers, it told clients yesterday. Armed with its broadened definition of what constitutes a "TV household", Nielsen hopes to more accurately reflect modern day media consumption and advancements in technology…

PlayStation 4 may stream games over the Internet, report claims

PlayStation 4 may stream games over the Internet, report claims
  • Posted February 18, 2013, 2:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, Gaming
  • With the Wii U already on shelves and Microsoft's next-gen console imminent, Sony will be looking to set its PlayStation 4 apart from the competition. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, one such feature may be the…

Western Digital targets Roku with $70 WD TV Play streaming box

Western Digital targets Roku with $70 WD TV Play streaming box
  • Posted February 12, 2013, 3:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
  • Western Digital has added a new model to its WD TV media streaming series to include a set-top that's priced to compete with Roku's affordable options. While the WD TV Live and WD TV Live Hub typically go for $100 or more, Western Digital is selling the WD TV Play for only $70....

Plair streams local and web video to any HDMI-equipped TV via Wi-Fi

Plair streams local and web video to any HDMI-equipped TV via Wi-Fi
  • Posted January 9, 2013, 10:30 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Mobile Computing, The Web With Video
  • Picking the right media streaming box requires finding a balance between content and features. There are plenty of choices available, but none of them gets everything right -- usually you'll get plenty of popular streaming services with one option but…

Aereo announces plans to expand service to 22 U.S. cities this year

Aereo announces plans to expand service to 22 U.S. cities this year
  • Posted January 9, 2013, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • Controversial over-the-web television service Aereo is moving ahead with plans to expand their service to a wider audience this year. The company plans to make the service available in 22 cities over the next 12 months, covering more than 97…

Super Bowl to be streamed online for the second consecutive year

Super Bowl to be streamed online for the second consecutive year
  • Posted December 20, 2012, 10:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in The Web
  • Exactly one year ago to the day, the NFL announced that Super Bowl XLVI would be streamed live online and to select mobile phones for the first time ever. That experiment apparently went well enough that organizers have decided to…

Vdio enters private beta, won't mimic Rdio's streaming model

Vdio enters private beta, won
  • Posted November 21, 2012, 2:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News, The Web
  • It’s been over a year since we last heard about Vdio, an upcoming online video service founded by Janus Friis, the same guy who co-created KaZaA, Skype, Rdio and Joost. But according to a report by GigaOm, things are moving…

T5 sues Gaikai: Is a patent war brewing among cloud gaming outfits?

T5 sues Gaikai: Is a patent war brewing among cloud gaming outfits?
  • Posted October 12, 2012, 9:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming, Industry News
  • With a cutthroat tech industry that loves playing fast and loose with the patent-legal system, we're surprised there haven't been more suits among emerging game streaming outfits, but there's at least one on record now as T5 Labs has sued Gaikai for alleged patent infringement...

3M teams up with Roku to unveil tiny streaming projector

3M teams up with Roku to unveil tiny streaming projector
  • Posted October 5, 2012, 2:30 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Mobile Computing, Hardware
  • Roku and 3M have partnered up to announce a new pico projector that’s small enough to fit in your hand and can beam images in WVGA resolution up to 120-inches across with a brightness of 60 lumens. The device is…

YouTube, ABC News partner to stream US presidential debates live

YouTube, ABC News partner to stream US presidential debates live
  • Posted October 2, 2012, 4:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in The Web
  • YouTube has announced plans to stream all three US presidential debates between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney live. The video sharing service will also stream the vice presidential debate live from their Elections Hub – part of the politics channel…

Miracast certification begins for multi-vendor Airplay-like streaming

Miracast certification begins for multi-vendor Airplay-like streaming
  • Posted September 19, 2012, 11:01 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing With Video
  • One of the coolest features of Apple’s iOS is set to get some competition. The Wi-Fi Alliance has launched a certification program for its Miracast wireless streaming spec, which aims to simplify video and audio sharing between devices with an…

Artists earn less than a penny per stream on Spotify-like services

Artists earn less than a penny per stream on Spotify-like services
  • Posted September 5, 2012, 8:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in The Web, Industry News
  • Subscription music services let you enjoy a buffet of tracks without the hassle or expense of buying individual songs or albums while producing billions in revenue for record labels, but the arrangement apparently isn't so great for the folks who create your favorite tunes. Speaking on Twitter...

HBO will stream to non-cable subscribers... in four European countries

HBO will stream to non-cable subscribers... in four European countries
  • Posted August 30, 2012, 6:00 PM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News
  • HBO will start selling streaming subscriptions to non-cable customers for the first time in October, but only to citizens of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. The new service, dubbed HBO Nordic, will offer customers access to the linear, 24-hour movie…

Hulu's redesigned website makes it easier to find content

Hulu
  • Posted August 22, 2012, 2:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News, The Web
  • Hulu has introduced a new website layout with an emphasis on locating and launching your favorite shows as quickly as possible. The redesigned site began rolling out to customers last night and was detailed in a recent blog post by…

OnLive rebooted: What went wrong?

OnLive rebooted: What went wrong?
  • Posted August 21, 2012, 6:30 PM by Evan Narcisse | Filed in Gaming
  • I remember the first time I saw OnLive demoed for me. Three years ago, I was ushered into a conference room on Manhattan's Midtown East neighborhood and saw Crysis running of the cloud gaming service's network. It looked impressive, sure,…

Streaming music rakes in revenue, not hurting digital downloads

Streaming music rakes in revenue, not hurting digital downloads
  • Posted August 10, 2012, 5:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Industry News, The Web
  • Warner Music Group, a major player in the music industry who's labels include the likes of Atlantic, Elektra, Warner Bros., Reprise and East West, has released their fiscal third quarter results. The results? For the first time ever, online music streaming…

Beats Audio acquires steaming music service MOG

Beats Audio acquires steaming music service MOG
  • Posted July 2, 2012, 4:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • Beats Audio has acquired streaming music provider MOG, finally putting to rest rumors that such a deal was in the works. The companies revealed the news to USA Today although terms of the purchase were not disclosed.

Apple preparing iTunes overhaul with iCloud integration, song sharing

Apple preparing iTunes overhaul with iCloud integration, song sharing
  • Posted June 28, 2012, 6:29 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Apple, Microsoft
  • Apple is preparing to launch the largest overhaul in iTunes' history, with sweeping changes including new cloud-centric features. Sources speaking with Bloomberg claim the update will arrive before the end of this year -- possibly in conjunction with the iPhone…

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