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Category Archives: Opinion
Microsoft and DISH: the value of ‘Regular TV’ within the online video equation
Microsoft today made the long-expected announcement that it is ‘transforming TV’ by bringing the TV experience to the Xbox 360 (or, said another way, adding a ‘TV portal’ to the Xbox). My first reaction was that it was the ‘inverse’ … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, DISH, Microsoft, Multi-screen, Opinion
Tagged Blockbuster, DISH Network, Microsoft, TV Everywhere, Xbox 360
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A thought about Net Neutrality in the Cloud Era
New Net Neutrality rules go into effect on November 20, 2011. It’s a good opportunity to get beyond the politics of the matter, and into some substance. My own belief is that open networks are critical in the cloud world … Continue reading
What was so remarkable at IBC?
It’s a common ritual: analysts, industry observers and other hangers-on always like to compare notes about what they see at conferences. Sometimes, it’s part of being social. Often, it’s part of the process of formulating your own opinions. Exhibiting vendors … Continue reading
Posted in Conferences, Multi-screen, Opinion, OTT
Tagged 3D, conferences, ibc, multi-screen, OTT
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Googarola, H-P: Consolidation happens – Microsoft again a wild card
Last week’s announcement that Google would acquire Motorola Mobility caused a fair amount of tea leaf reading by observers in industry segments ranging from mobile to tablets to TV (both the traditional variety of TV and the interactive Internet-enabled variety). … Continue reading
Google and Motorola Mobility
This morning, we were greeted with the announcement that Google – a company that built its business on top of the Internet, search and advertising – would be buying Motorola Mobility (MMI), the mobile smartphone, TV set-top box and home … Continue reading
Dell loses at playing in commodities
The Wall Street Journal ran an article today about Dell’s losing its way in today’s consumer device marketplace. According to the article, one of the company’s beliefs is that slick hardware will win back the consumer. This is very dated … Continue reading
It’s modern life – get used to it!
This past week, Sen. Al Franken wanted answers! The target of his ire was the Apple iPhone and its ability to track users by location. Millions of Americans were horrified (horrified!) and went running through the streets screaming in fear … Continue reading
Using the Web as a multi-play Apps platform
Lately, I’ve been seeing more discussion about distributing Apps to various devices. For example, an article in Connected Planet entitled “Do Web App Stores Matter In The Age Of Mobile Apps?” (the title reminds me of “Do Androids Dream Of … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Opinion, OTT
Tagged Android, App Stores, Apps, Cloud, Opinion, TV Everywhere
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Vanguard, Luddite or Digital Hermit?
Last week, I decided to re-evaluate what was important in my online life, which spilled over into an evaluation of what was important in my professional life. The result was that I have closed my Facebook account. Why? I’m tired … Continue reading
