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So Much For 3DTV, Internet TV Is The Future

I don’t think I’ll ever buy a 3DTV, certainly not until the need to wear glasses all the time is removed....
Dave Parrack
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UFC Sues Justin.TV and Ustream For IP Addresses Of Live Streaming Copyright Pirates

With YouTube and other online video sites playing ball, and file-sharers being stepped on left, right, and center, the attention is...
Dave Parrack
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Netflix Earnings Increase Massively Due To New Subscribers, ‘Watch Instantly’ Video Streaming

Netflix is doing well, very well. And its improved earnings for the year so far are due to increased subscriber numbers...
Dave Parrack
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YouTube & Vevo Launch Five-Concert Series Starring Arcade Fire, John Legend, The Roots

YouTube and Vevo are seemingly intent on carving out a competitive niche in the music sector. And the partners are not...
Dave Parrack
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YouTube Adds Music Hub To ‘Movies’ & ‘Shows’

YouTube is moving away from its rather lawless, rather disorganized past at a rate of knots. The latest step on this...
Dave Parrack
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PopScreen’s Viral Video Prediction Engine | ‘On Our Radar’ Charts Must-See Video Clips

Viral videos are a big part of the Web these days, with individuals and companies alike trying to create something which...
Dave Parrack
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Redbox Plotting Web Video Streaming Service As Netflix Expands Watch Instantly To Canada

As Netflix embarks on a mission to expand its Web video streaming reach outside the boundaries of the United States, Redbox...
Dave Parrack
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Hulu Plus Arrives On PS3 Games Console | Preview Version Requires Playstation Plus

Hulu Plus has arrived on the PS3. Unfortunately, it’s only a preview version of the service, it’s invitation-only, and it requires...
Dave Parrack
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TubeMogul Makes Its Online Video Analytics Service InPlay Free For Everyone On The Web

Online video analytics has taken a huge step forward over the last few days, with TubeMogul making its InPlay suite free...
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Old Spice Utilizes YouTube For Brilliant Real-time Social Media Advertising Campaign

My memory of Old Spice is of a disgusting-smelling men’s aftershave mainly used by old men. However, thanks to what is...
Dave Parrack
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Channel Five Pulls Out Of BBC’s Project Canvas But Orange Negotiating To Replace Them

Just when Project Canvas was coming together, one of the seven joint partners decides to pull out of the venture altogether....
Dave Parrack
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YouTube Sensation Susan Boyle Launches Search For A Singing Star On Google Website

Susan Boyle, who gained worldwide fame via YouTube, has launched a search for a singing star to duet with on her...
Dave Parrack
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YouTube Partner Grants Sees $5 Million Heading To Independent Content Creators

YouTube’s content creators are about to get an injection of cash, with a $5 million fund having been set aside for...
Dave Parrack
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YouTube Leanback Debuts In Beta | Bringing YouTube Into The Living Room Via Google TV

YouTube is entering the living room. Or at least attempting to do so. But can YouTube Leanback, currently in beta but...
Dave Parrack
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YouTube Launches Life In A Day Video Project | Ridley Scott Producing UGC Documentary

With so many hours of content being uploaded to YouTube every day, it seems a shame we’re not making the most...
Dave Parrack
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Relativity Movies Streaming First On Netflix Watch Instantly – HBO, Showtime Shunned

Netflix is making moves to become a much bigger player in the world of movie and TV distribution. But does its...
Dave Parrack
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Hulu Plus Gets Positive Early Response From Reviewers, But Will Paying Customers Agree?

The first reviews of Hulu Plus are in, and they’re generally very positive about the service and the longterm potential of...
Dave Parrack
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Apple TV Update & $99 Set-Top Box On Way Setting Up A Fierce Battle With Google TV?

Apple has been treating Apple TV as a hobby since it failed to take off after launch. But that could all...
Dave Parrack
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Hulu CEO Jason Kilar Talks Hulu Plus – Not Replacing Cable But Ad-Free Version Possible

Hulu Plus has had a mostly positive reception from industry watchers so far. But Hulu CEO Jason Kilar doesn’t want the...
Dave Parrack
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Hulu Plus Finally Launches | Subscription Hulu Coming To iPhone, iPad, Xbox 360, PS3, More

Finally, Hulu has decided to let us in on its plans. All the rumors turn out to have been true, with...
Dave Parrack
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Metacafe Survey Shows Online Video Growing But Not At The Expense Of Broadcast TV

Another day, another survey about online video. This particular one throws up some interesting results, particularly in terms of how often...
Dave Parrack
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BBC Trust Approves Project Canvas IPTV Standard – BSkyB, Virgin Media Unimpressed

Project Canvas has been given the final go-ahead by the BBC Trust, and work on the IPTV standard and associated set-top...
Dave Parrack
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ComScore May 2010 Stats – YouTube Hits All-Time High, Hulu Viewer Numbers Plateau

The ComScore figures for May show that online video is back on track, after a couple of wobbly months. YouTube enjoyed...
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Google Beats Viacom In YouTube Copyright Infringement Lawsuit – Losers Appealing

The judge in the long-running Google Vs. Viacom copyright infringement lawsuit has granted Google summary judgment, effectively meaning the search giant...
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Orange, O2, Vodafone Testing Mobile TV Using Integrated Mobile Broadcast Technology

As the world becomes mobile, every sector of the tech world is going to have to adapt. Broadcast TV is one...
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Muziic Streaming Service Uses YouTube Video Embedding, But I Bet Record Labels Hate It

Muziic is a streaming music service which is rapidly growing in popularity. And it works by streaming music videos directly from...
Dave Parrack
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Nielsen Brands Cord-Cutting A “Myth” | Online Video Will Take Over From Cable Eventually

Nielsen is claiming cord-cutting is nothing more than a myth, despite growing evidence people are increasingly choosing free online video options...
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ABC Doubles Ads On iPad App, ABC.com To Follow | Why This Is A Good Thing Longterm

ABC is leading the way in its online TV ambitions. Having already released an iPad app, it’s now doubling the adverts...
Dave Parrack
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YouTube Video Editor Goes Live | Cloud-Based Offering Gives Producers Simple Set Of Tools

There are plenty of dedicated video editors available, some free, some costing a small fortune. But for the most basic editing...
Dave Parrack
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