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TV Isn't a Contact Sport


Leatherheads

According to The Nielson Co., 106.5 million people watched Super Bowl XLIV.

Our kids grabbed most of their favorite Winter Olympics events on their smartphones or notebooks.

With less than 100 days to futbol's World Cup, we're all looking forward to the South African event. Tons of thrills, chills, spills, action. Lots of spectacular viewing quality; but according to the reports, we've responded about the same as everyone else.

Networks and stations expected us to be all over the action. Whether it's with the TV set, a notebook, smartphone or with the iNet, we are attached to TV viewing.

Sporting events have always driven big screen sales, and this year is no exception:

  • 115.5 mln LCD TVs to sell in 2010
  • 144 bln digital TVs will sell by 2011
  • 75% of HDTVs sold by 2011 will be LCD TVs
  • Flat panel TV spending to exceed $100 bln in 2010
  • 1080p LCD TV to generate $75.4 bln in 2011
  • 30% of cable subscribers would drop cable if shows were available over broadband
  • 78% of mobile TV users are in Asia-Pacific
  • 85% of HDTV owners are happy with picture quality
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2010: Cautious Optimism, More Stuff, Fewer Players


Tread Carefully

Tread Carefully – The industry has made it through a really tough year, and things are getting better; but you'll have to remain alert and move with care. If it were easy, anyone could do it. Source – Comstock Images

Forecasts are a lot like New Year resolutions – a lot of wishful thinking and the idea that you're going to make it; but boy, is the other guy/gal going to be in trouble.

As 12 really sucky months wind down, everyone tries to make sense of the chaos…and the opportunities. Talk to the entertainment people (HW, SW, content) and they're ready for the challenge. Talk to the mobile folks and you'd swear that no one is ever going to be home. Talk to the computer people and it's all business and play. Talk to the cloud folks and you'd swear you never have to touch the ground…ever. Talk to the storage gurus and they're building stuff to stuff your stuff. Read more

Social Media Spying


Die Another Day

"One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter." – Raul, Die Another Day (MGM – 2002)

Our kids do nearly everything on their smartphones or netbooks. Because we're slightly retarded, they use email for us. For everyone else -- friends, schoolmates, relationships -- they max out all of the capabilities, features and benefits of today's Web 2.0 social media. They simply look at us and repeat Graves's words, "I have to live my dreams."

They aren't alone! A recent article in the WS Journal noted that gazillions of people have chosen to communicate faster (IMing), do it more quickly (texting), do it in a more focused/collaborative manner (wikis, SharePoint, etc.), do it every time they turn around (Twitter). And they are able to do it to almost instantly while reaching a wider audience (Facebook, LinkedIn, other social networking sites). They can tailor their reach with specific content (Flickr, YouTube) and just communicate in the way they want to communicate. Whether it's on their smartphone or netbook, they are connected with someone…anyone.Read more

YouTube Now on Select Samsung Blu-ray Players

by jessica on Wed, 2009-09-09 08:00


Samsung BD-P3600

Samsung just announced the availability of YouTube on select Samsung Blu-ray players. Owners of the BD-P1600, BD-P3600 or BD-P4600 Blu-ray players will be able to view YouTube content by uploading the service at no cost.

To access YouTube from your Samsung Blu-ray player, simply press a button on the remote control from the main screen. Videos can also be searched via a mobile phone-like on-screen key pad. The categories listed are very similar to that on the YouTube website. Please note that to use this service, the Blu-ray player must be connected to a wired or wireless internet connection.

For more information on Samsung Blu-ray players, visit www.samsung.com

MSI Announces Switch to One Touch YouTube Contest

by Justin Hubbell on Tue, 2009-06-23 11:58


MSI contest prizes

MSI just announced the Switch to One Touch MSI Wind Top video contest. Entrants have two months to create a video emphasizing the benefits of upgrading to a MSI Wind Top Touch Screen All-in-One PC versus owning a traditional PC.

The contest runs from June 22, 2009 through August 22, 2009 and the top 5 entrants receiving the most votes will win a Wind Top AE1900, valued at $529. Vote casting will be held on the Switch To One Touch Contest website, http://us.msi.com/SwitchToOneTouch.

Here are the prizes:

  • First 50 Video Submissions win a MSI USB Thumb Drive
  • 20 lucky individuals that vote each week, will be chosen at random to receive an MSI sportswatch
  • 5 Grand Prize Winners will each receive the critically acclaimed MSI Wind Top All-in-One Touch PC ($529 value)

For more information and contest rules, visit http://us.msi.com/SwitchToOneTouch

Flip Video Intros New FlipShare Software

by jessica on Tue, 2009-06-16 11:44


FlipShare

Flip Video just announced its new FlipShare software that makes sharing personal videos from your Flip camcorder easier than ever. With FlipShare you can publish your own personal video channels online with Flip Channels, as well as upload to MySpace and YouTube.

The new Flip Channels feature lets you share Flip content with the people you choose. Once you create a Flip Channel, their personal Flip Channels can be viewed online at FlipShare.com or on any iPhone (with the new FlipShare for iPhone app, available soon).

The new version of FlipShare software will begin shipping as the on-board software for all Flip Video camcorders today (June 16, 2009). The free software can also be downloaded by visiting www.theflip.com. The FlipShare for iPhone application will be available free in the iPhone App Store.Read more

YouCam 3: Fun Webcam Software Uploads Directly to YouTube, Facebook

by jessica on Mon, 2009-06-15 13:58


YouCam 3

Cyberlink today announced YouCam 3, new webcam software for live chats and video blogging. What makes YouCam 3 different from other software is it is the first webcam software that lets you upload videos directly to YouTube or Facebook.

Other features of YouCam 3 include face-tracking technology, video noise reduction, auto zooming, new animated effects, new scene locations, automatic lighting, a desktop capture mode and it also supports HD webcams, netbooks and more.

CyberLink's YouCam 3 is now available online, and supports the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, and Korean. YouCam 3 is priced at $34.95 for a single license download.

TechWatch: Free Stuff!?


X-Men Origins

Purloined Copy – One way or another an early copy of X-Men Origins was illegally uploaded to the web. While the copy circulated the Internet and is undoubtedly being saved/shown in various corners of the globe. Many black hatters asked people not to view the yet-to-be completed film and see it as it was intended…at the theater. We'll wait. Source – 20th Century Fox

Hugh Jackman, producer and star of X-Men, said he was "disappointed" when an early version of his movie was prematurely set free on the Internet. Wolverine on the other hand was p***ed! Oh yeah…so was News Corp's Rupert Murdock. The incident helped Hollywood strengthen their case that piracy is robbing them of revenues and hurting everyone…including consumers. Read more

Disney on Hulu

by jeff on Wed, 2009-05-06 12:28


Hulu

Sure, you can buy Disney content in the iTunes store from Apple. You can watch some Disney content on Disney's Web sites, ESPN, Disney.com, etc. Now that Robert (Bob) Iger is thinking outside the box, and embracing the quick popularity of Hulu you will be able to find Disney content on Hulu too. It helps that Iger was offered an equity position in Hulu to make this work for Disney.

The ability to place content in front of many people is the reason for BIG companies like Disney to embrace Web sites like Hulu. Sure, YouTube is the most popular video site out there today, and the short-form content is fun to watch. Even the guys at MythBusters are creating content around YouTube hoaxes, myths, and truths. In my opinion it is the quality of your Internet connection that will ultimately make these sites like Hulu more successful.

There are also the televisions that have hardware built right in making Internet video content easier to access. After all… we only want to watch what is available, and Disney has made a great decision in embracing Hulu.

Upload Videos Automatically with Eye-Fi

by jessica on Tue, 2009-05-05 14:32


Photos on website

According to the Consumer Electronics Association's 2009 report Digital Imaging - A Focus on Sharing, more than 40% of consumers who share videos think it takes too much time to upload them. They won't be thinking that anymore. Now, with Eye-Fi's newest wireless memory cards, you can upload your videos wirelessly and automatically directly from your digital camera to Picasa, Photobucket, SmugMug, YouTube and Flickr. You don't even have to turn on your camera! Could it get any easier than that?

The 4GB Eye-Fi Share Video and Eye-Fi Explore Video cards also automatically geotag photos and videos with location information of where the video or picture was taken. Hotspot access is available from more than 10,000 Wayport and open hotspot locations in the United States to upload when you're away from home.

Eye-Fi's newest wireless SD memory cards are now available with an MSRP of $79 (4GB Eye-Fi Share Video) and $99 (4GB Eye-Fi Explore Video).

For more information visit www.eye.fi.

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