Category Archives: Television

Whole Lotta Love

I don’t watch American Idol anymore, and I know that the dynamics of the show have changed with the new judges. But, I was perusing the web this morning and caught this clip of one of this season’s contestants. If … Continue reading

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iCloud Inheritance

Did you know that usernames and passwords are being included in wills so that specified recipients can have access to the music, television, and film purchases of the deceased?When you really think about it, it makes perfect sense. A true … Continue reading

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Wi-Fi Coverage Widens

A day is coming when you won’t have to deal with your Wi-Fi cutting out as you move from room to room in your house. A new Wi-Fi standard was recently announced by the IEEE. The 802.22 Wi-Fi standard will … Continue reading

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Hulu for Sale

It was recently announced that Hulu is meeting with potential buyers. The interest in selling began with an offer from Yahoo, Inc. and has quickly grown to include interest from large conglomerates like Google and Microsoft, Inc. Hulu’s hope is … Continue reading

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Increase in Ads for Online TV Streaming

I remember the first time I discovered hulu.com. For an avid TV watcher like myself, I was so pumped to be able to enjoy my favorite shows anytime during the allotted viewing week. At the time, commercials were played one … Continue reading

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A Younger Generation Cuts the Cord

A recent study shows that nearly 60% of the people that fall into the Gen Y category (18 to 29) were leaning towards or seriously considering “cutting the cord” and giving up paid TV service. As a Gen Y member … Continue reading

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Netflix Taking Over

…the Internet waves, that is. A recent report by Sandvine shows that both upstream and downstream bandwidth in North America is now dominated by Netflix (24% and 29% of peak hours, respectively). It’s no surprise considering how accessible and affordable … Continue reading

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Mark Cuban and Music?

Mark Cuban is about to dip his toes into the music pool. And if you saw him Dancing with the Stars you know that that may not be a good idea. However, his ideas for music this time around won’t … Continue reading

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The Rise and Fall of TV The Nielsen Company recently reported that TV ownership for 2012 will be down an estimated 1.2 million. Based off of the 2010 census record, the shrinking number of people who own TVs could be … Continue reading

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DVR Usage Growing

A recent survey conducted on the eve of the new fall season shows what we have all suspected:  Fewer and fewer people are actually watching television programming at the time it actually airs.  According to the survey, 62% of television … Continue reading

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