Fear of Cord Cutting Behind Fox Broadcasting Authentication Plans
Beginning in mid-August, Fox Broadcasting will unveil a scheme whereby viewers will only have next-day access to its shows on Hulu and Fox.com if they can prove they are pay-TV subscribers. Otherwise they will have to wait eight days to watch the content online. There are likely many reasons for Fox’s doing so, but foremost […]
SNL Kagan: 10% Of All Homes Will Cut Pay TV Cord By End Of 2015!
Some bad news today for the cable and satellite companies that have been pooh-poohing the possibility that millions of subscribers will cut the pay TV cord. Researchers at SNL Kagan — one of the most cable-friendly forecasting firms — say they expect 12.1 million homes in 2015 will receive TV shows and movies from Internet services […]
Cutting Cable’s Cord
Joe Wilcox of Beta News is doing a hands on review of cutting the cord using our ClearStream Micron XG and TiVo’s Preimere DVR to cut the cord. Follow his journey as it begins here:
Cox/Charter/Comcast/Time Warner, don’t listen to the critics! You’re Aces!
Most Hated Companies in America Lately, I’ve been having a recurring nightmare that the cable companies may stop abusing their customers. Thanks guys, for all your efforts in making Atlantic Magazine’s list. Money quotes: Charter Communications Common complaints include improper billing practices – which led to a class action settlement in 2004 – and poor customer […]
TV White Spaces Consortium Launched To Boost Internet Provision
Following the pioneering research unveiled earlier this month by Cambridge based start-up, NeulNET, a consortium of the world’s leading technology companies has been formed today in order to push TV white space technology. With the proliferation of internet ready devices, which are forecast to overshadow the human population by a factor of 2 within 4 […]
When someone subscribes to Cable, a baby seal dies
Much love to the bunny huggers at the Mother Nature Network for the confirmation. NRDC: Cable boxes guzzle more energy than new refrigerators The electricity required to operate the 160 million cable boxes installed in U.S. households is equivalent to the annual household electricity consumption of the entire state of Maryland and is responsible for […]
CNET Recommends Antennas Direct HDTV Antennas
CNET is the premier destination for tech product reviews, news, price comparisons, free software downloads, daily videos, and podcasts. CNETS’ Geoffrey Morrison’s article “How To Get Free HDTV” is very informative with common questions of how to receive and watch better OTA broadcast TV. From how position your antenna correctly or what you need to […]
Antennas Direct Disputes CEA Survey Overlooking the Millions Embracing Digital TV
Jun. 16, 2011 (Business Wire) — The growth of a plucky Midwest antenna manufacturer, Antennas Direct, is contradicting assertions from a recent Consumers Electronics Association (CEA) survey suggesting that over-the-air TV viewership and antenna sales are dropping. Further nullifying the CEA’s claim that only eight percent of households use over-the-air TV is a recent study […]
Antennas Direct Joins St. Louis Job Fair of over 5,000 Attendees
The heat didn’t keep people away. More than 5,000 people attended a Job Fair Monday in St. Louis, which attracted 106 employers from around the area. U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay organized the event, which was held at Harris-Stowe State University. Over the years, hundreds of people have landed jobs by attending the fair, said Steven […]
Consumer Electronics Association Bias Toward Decline In OTA Veiwership
In report from the Consumer electronics Association, it said that only 8% of all US households watch their Television solely over-the-air using an antenna. And that it is declining. CEA president and CEO Gary Shapiro as saying, “Contrary to the National Association of Broadcasters’ assertions, antenna sales are falling and cord-cutters are not shifting to […]
Study: 60% of Generation Y Are Leaning Toward Cutting The Cord
A survey released today aims to show cable providers how they can keep losing their influential viewers from cutting the cable. Ideas and Solutions, a Los Angeles-based consultant group for media and technology companies, says that 60% of people between the ages of 18 and 29 were either leaning towards or seriously considering giving up […]
Broadcasters Inform Citizens During Weather Emergencies
The tornadoes that ravaged south central parts of the United States this week knocked out cell phone service and terrestrial Internet access, but as far as I have been able to tell, major TV and radio stations in the affected areas stayed on the air, providing vital information to their communities. For the first 24 […]