Posts Categorized: streaming video

Augmented Reality Has An Image Problem

Posted by & filed under Artificial intelligence, bandwidth, Biometrics, brainwave technology, Hardware, media, streaming video, System development, virtualization.

Description: Augmented Reality will be at the forefront of the next revolution in the way we connect with the world around us. Source: TechCrunch Date: Sept 26th, 2015   To date, Augmented Reality (AR) has been referred to as “the biggest technological advancement of our lifetime” by some, a mere “gimmick” by others or, worst yet,… Read more »

McDonald’s, Shazam Collab to Launch ‘Bean Scenes’ at Toronto International Film Festival

Posted by & filed under Advertisement, app, branding, marketing, media, Shazam, smartphones, social tv, streaming video.

Description:McDonald’s is partnering with Shazam to launch a unique initiative at the the Toronto International Film Festival. Source: Tech Vibes Date: Sept 11th, 2015 It’s TIFF’s 40th year and McDonald’s fourth year as the “official coffee” of the event. The quick-service behemoth is using Shazam, the music-identifying app, as part of its promotion. Read More Questions for… Read more »

Why Apple Would Want to Take on Netflix

Posted by & filed under Apple, branding, business models, Competitive advantage, industry analysis, Netflix, revenue model, social tv, streaming video.

Description:Producing original movies or TV series fits with the company’s business model, analyst says. Source: CBC News Date: Sept 7th, 2015 A never-ending media industry rumour has resurfaced: According to a report in Hollywood trade publication Variety, later confirmed by other news outlets, Apple is exploring options to produce original online programming, the goal being to… Read more »

YouTube Launches Kids’ App in America

Posted by & filed under app, branding, Business Intelligence, business models, Digital Policy, Ecommerce, ethics, national culture, online advertising, streaming video, YouTube.

Description: It’s one of the most popular websites in the world, now YouTube has launched an app in America that’s aimed directly at kids. Source: BBC Date: February 23, 2015 The company say it’s safer than their main website, with more controls that parents can use. YouTube makes money from adverts that pop up on the videos you watch. But… Read more »

To Become a Grown-up Business, YOUTUBE Needs to Attract Grown-up Viewers

Posted by & filed under branding, business models, data analytics, Ecommerce, media, revenue model, social tv, streaming music, streaming video, user habits, video, YouTube.

Description: Claiming to only “break-even” last year, YouTube must find a way to increase profits. Source: Fast Company Date: February 26, 2015 The online video platform remains unprofitable, despite an audience of billions. Read More Questions for discussion: 1. Do you regularly watch YouTube videos? 2. What do you think YouTube could do to boost adult viewership?

Next Big Thing: TV Airwaves: Moving TV Out, Mobile In

Posted by & filed under Analytics, bandwidth, data analytics, industry analysis, media, national culture, programming, revenue model, social impacts, social tv, streaming video, television, user habits, wireless networks.

Description: The way we watch TV is changing and the FCC is offering cash incentives to broadcast stations to give up their airwaves in order to allow for the switch to mobile. Source: CNET Date: February 20, 2015   Brian Cooley discusses why wireless carriers are chomping at the bit to buy available TV broadcast spectrum in… Read more »

Canadian Downloaders Should Expect a Copyright Notice in the Mail

Posted by & filed under app, Copyright, Digital Policy, ethics, media, music, streaming music, streaming video.

Description: Canadians can be liable for a maximum of $5,000 in damages for non-commercial copyright infringement, for example illegally downloading a film, a song or an app. Source: Globe and Mail Date: January 8, 2015 Have you recently downloaded a song, or a movie, or a TV show, from a site or service that didn’t ask for… Read more »

Curious much? This e-learning site may have the answer

Posted by & filed under blogging, education, online education, streaming video, technology, video, YouTube.

Description: Ever wanted to learn how to cook paella, wrangle HTML code or play the ukulele? Curious.com’s mission is to become the go-to site for that. Source: CNET Date: January 10, 2015 It’s surprisingly easy to dislocate a man’s shoulder. Using a move known in Japanese as Oogyaku, or “great reversal,” you just have to get him… Read more »

U.S. Netflix In Canada Could Be History If Copyright Holders Have Their Way

Posted by & filed under business models, Collaborative filtering, Competitive advantage, Denial of service, Netflix, streaming video, television, video.

Description: Here in Canada, Netflix is about to face the CRTC, adhere to Canadian broadcasting regulations, and pay into the CanCon Media fund. Source: Huffington Post Date: September 18, 2014 Major media companies are beginning to lobby Netflix and other streaming services to prevent users from accessing content available in other countries. Currently, about a third of Canadians… Read more »