Nov 11, 2009

Submitted by Tdgandy from blog: To date, the most successful Over-the-Top (OTT) video play has been the game console. With internet connectivity, video rendering, and established commerce capabilities, they have been the no-brainer platform to establish streaming to the television. Take for example Netflix on Xbox - within 12 weeks of release, more than o (Read More)

Nov 02, 2009

Submitted by Tdgandy from blog: Our latest report tests 26 widget applications. We review the five categories of apps and which ones were specifically tested. ...(read more). (Read More)

Oct 30, 2009

Submitted by Tdgandy from blog: Blu-ray's Key to OTT Growth Colin Dixon, Senior Partner, Advisory October 30 , 2009 One of the big conclusions of TDG’s upcoming report on the CE devices delivering Internet video to TV is the importance of Blu-ray Players. Until now one of the biggest barriers to people buying the player was price. They typically sold for (Read More)

Oct 28, 2009

Submitted by Tdgandy from blog: The last few weeks have seen a number of noteworthy announcements related to media convergence and consolidation. Though on the surface unrelated, these events are consistent with (and predicted by) TDG’s quantum theory of media. If a theory is only as good as its predictive abilities, a strong argument can be made that q (Read More)

Oct 22, 2009

Submitted by Tdgandy from blog: Are you living in an apartment that doesn’t allow a satellite dish? Is a tree or building blocking line of sight to the satellite? If the answer to either of these questions is yes and you live in the UK you have just got another option. All you need is a Windows 7 Media Center PC and the Internet!...(read more). (Read More)

Sep 24, 2009

Submitted by Tdgandy from blog: Can an open market for services evolve at the television set? TDG has long argued that, though there are some real problems that must be addressed, taking an open approach to Internet video delivery will dominate. ...(read more). (Read More)

Sep 23, 2009

Submitted by Tdgandy from blog: As anyone who has read our latest report “Broadband-Enabled TV: Rise of the OTT Provider” knows, the importance of the Blu-Ray Player to the Internet-to-TV market is paramount. But delivering an Internet experience to a Player is far from easy. Today, RCDb and Videon have taken an important step in simplifying that task. By (Read More)

Sep 22, 2009

Submitted by Tdgandy from blog: Despite its status as a global leader in technology adoption, Japan remains in the midst of its digital TV transition. The Japanese Government, along with the DPA (The Association for Promotion of Digital Broadcasting), have set the official transition date for July 24, 2011. As was the case in the U.S., however, Japan ha (Read More)

Sep 16, 2009

Submitted by Tdgandy from blog: With the recent $100 price cut for Apple TV, the rumor mill has once again kicked into high gear concerning Apple’s plans for the box. This price cut indicates that Apple is looking to clear inventory and make room for a new box ready for the 2009 holiday season. But, after the failure of the first Apple TV, Apple has mu (Read More)

Sep 14, 2009

Submitted by Tdgandy from blog: Each week, we are privileged to work with dozens of technology innovators, content creators, and service providers. We can’t help but notice the cyclical nature of the questions our TDG Members are asking. ...(read more). (Read More)

Sep 13, 2009

Submitted by Tdgandy from blog: Over the years, we have found that the IBC show in Amsterdam provides a wonderful venue for catching up on the latest and greatest in the digital video world. ...(read more). (Read More)

Sep 11, 2009

Submitted by Tdgandy from blog: As we wade through the daily round of announcements surrounding Broadband TV services, it's easy to get lost in the conflicting terminology used. You may find yourself wondering if Internet video and broadband video are the same thing or if broadband usage caps will render the Internet video market DOA. This month, TDG team (Read More)

Sep 11, 2009

Submitted by Tdgandy from blog: I sat in on a couple of interesting panel discussions this afternoon at IBC. The first panel topic was “Online Video: Going over the top” and the CEO of IP Vision, Eddie Abrams, was the first speaker. ...(read more). (Read More)

Aug 18, 2009

Submitted by Tdgandy from blog: We’ve all read of the increased usage of Twitter. The business model is still unclear, yet twenty something, CEOs and celebrities are using Twitter every day. There is a love affair with expressing oneself in 140 characters or less....(read more). (Read More)

Jul 21, 2009

Macleans.ca Blog Central » Blog Central When it comes to two-screen video delivery efforts, TDG has employed a very basic dichotomy: there is PC-to-TV delivery (web-based video enjoyed on the TV) and TV-to-PC delivery (made-for-TV content enjoyed on the PC). ...(read more). (Read More)

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