Since we're not feeling any of the big stories today in the tech and media world, we're going to give you a quick roundup of some cool stories. They may not be worth their own post, but they are worth being aware of. Consider this post several opinions for the price of none.
• The folks at The New York Times -- and this blog is one of their best -- seem to like the Netflix box that streams movies. This is clearly the future model. It will be interesting to see how much faith users have in this box. Aren't we all a little skeptical at how quickly and how well this box will stream movies? The biggest plus: it only costs $99 and requires a $9 a month subscription.
• After finishing first in the number of online streams in the latest Nielsen data, Hulu is continuing to expand. What's interesting here is that by adding some of these networks, Hulu will be adding some programs from CBS, which finished last in online streams. In related news, Fancast has added the top Viacom shows like The Daily Show and The Colbert Report to its online stable. Very nice!
• TV is starting to tinker with live commercials. Radio does this all the time with promos and anyone who listens regularly will tell you that the only ads they remember are the ones the hosts ad-lib. Since this article talks about the late-night TV hosts, this could get fun and might actually give me reason to watch.
• This is the most ridiculous SI cover I have ever seen. I found it absurd, but also a little distasteful that they make it seem like the Rays player is on 'roids. Maybe that's just my interpretation, but I can't be the only one. See, I'm not.
No comments:
Post a Comment