Tag: Content Providers (IPTV/Cable/Music)

If you build it they will come. In this case, content providers are FINALLY realizing they need a new model to take advantage of what is going on in this world. I think a perfect example of this is FM song tagging with the new Zune software. Another idea I really like is music video purhcasing while watching videos on […]

Ben, of EngadgetHD fame, has posted a quick note about a new DRM plan that is supported by many of the major industry players. When you start to get NBC, Fox, Microsoft, Besy Buy, and Sony involved you realize that they are pretty serious about what they are going to propose at CES. Ben mentions that this DRM package is […]

Everyone’s favorite trade group is at it again! This time they want the ability to shut down analog connections on set top boxes for specific events. The group mentions that this will give the security needed to allow providers to show movies before the appear on DVD. It certainly doesn’t take a genius to figure out that this clearly falls […]

Following the trends this week, we have more streaming TV/movie news. Amazon has deployed an all new TV/movie rental/purchase service today. Currently in Beta testing and expected to go live in the near future. I’ve applied for the beta to see if I can do some real-time data gathering for you. Service will work with any internet device that has […]

I found this list while surfing at listanity.  It’s not really news, but could be useful to the users here.  It lists 22 websites that affer free music.  Most of it is legal free music, some of it is a little questionable. TinyDad 5) Free Albums Galore Free Albums Galore is a full-album “mp3 blog” for listeners of eclectic music. […]

Well, we knew Netflix was up to something. Here it is, and it’s already available for purchase! $99. Though having a separate box isn’t as useful as them building into existing boxes IMO. I’ll stick with my media center plugins to handle this task. But for someone like my mother, who loves Netflix and isn’t computer savvy, this device could […]

No doubt that Charter Cable isn’t the only outfit tracking a surfer’s browsing habits but I still don’t like it.  If they’re going to follow me around cyberspace like I’m some sort of reality TV show then I darn well should get compensated for it, not the ISP! DSL Reports I’m writing to inform you of an enhancement coming soon […]

This is CableLab’s latest licensing agreement, this time for 2-way cable instead of the existing 1-way cablecard. eHomeUpgrade CableLabs® and Samsung today announced their agreement on a new tru2way™ license that provides consumer electronics device manufacturers a streamlined license for their retail products to interface to 2-way interactive cable networks. Samsung Electronics is the first consumer electronics manufacturer to sign […]

Electronics House bestows the virtues of OTA HDTV upon us today. Rise forth and learn what you need to know :). Electronic House Rate increases, HD-Lite, outages – there are plenty of reasons why subscribers get fed up with their HD service providers. What are the alternatives? Switch to another provider? That’s one solution, but it could simply bring its […]

It’s an interesting article on the way tv usage has changed over the years and how the distribution of content is changing. OCModshop According to The Conference Board, 16% of US households watch TV broadcasts online. comScore says these viewers will grow as more and more content is delivered over the iNet.