PlayOn puts Web TV back on the TV
September 29, 2008
What do people really want? Not TV on the Web, but TV on demand. The Web is just the only place to get it. Sure, Hulu’s grown in popularity. But ask the average person why they watch it so much versus television and you’ll likely get the answer “because I can only find that content on demand on Hulu.”
One day it’s quite likely you’ll hook a set top box to your TV (or just plug the cable card in) and be able to watch a Hulu-like ranges of shows on demand (with similar advertising). That day can now be tested with PlayOn.
With Netflix Deal, XBox Prepares to Own Your TV
July 15, 2008
This week’s announcement that XBox would stream movies from Netflix was a significant step in Microsoft’s bid to own the digital living subscription and, potentially, marketing dollars. In the Netflix deal, Microsoft got more than a movie partner, they got a brand. For consumers that have trouble seeing the XBox as a movie box, the Netflix association should help quite a bit.
What is Sony thinking with Qore?
June 8, 2008
When Sony announced the first original video series for the Playstation 3, the first reaction from a lot of people was “what the….” Why would anyone pay a few dollars per episode for what is essentially a video that markets Playstation 3 content? Yes, it takes you behind the scenes. But is that worth money? However, there may be a method to their madness.
