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Multimedia providers have been advised to consider testing out the Internet television download market.
Adams Media Research estimated that annual consumer spending on video
downloads via the Internet would reach $4.1 billion dollars by 2011.
Last year, the Internet TV download market generated revenues totaling
$111 million. Tom Adams, president of Adams Media Research, commented:
"The internet is going to revolutionize the distribution of video."
The firm believes that the release of new products from names such as
Wal-Mart, Apple and Amazon could result in a dramatic increase in
consumer spending on downloads. These companies already offer consumers
the chance to download premium movie and TV content.
Adams Media Research stated that new devices to download and view
high-definition content will also play a part in boosting the sector,
as many consumers will want to be able to purchase the latest gadgets.
"Most likely you'll see the growth spurred by the introduction and sale of hardware devices that can convert videos downloaded from the Internet into signals that can be played on high definition television sets," states Mark Weibel EVP of Marketing for Broadband National, who operates the industries leading comparative shopping website.
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Recording industry groups have announced a crackdown on illegal music downloading in universities.
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has complained to
a number of universities across the US and has called on them to take
action against the offending students. While it is possible to identify
which computer is being used, the RIAA does not know which individuals
are illegally downloading copyrighted material.
Jonathan Lamy, a spokesman for the RIAA, said: "We know piracy is most
acute on campuses. "Students have high-speed access and have more time
than money." The RIAA wants universities to take action against those
who illegally download music through various means, such as forcing
them to watch an educational video on piracy.
It has also suggested that universities revoke students' rights to use computers on campus if they are found to be downloading unlawfully. In the past year, the number of complaints sent out by the RIAA has increased three-fold to 15,000.
"Illegal downloading is certainly not a new story," states Mark Weibel EVP of Marketing for Broadband National,
who operates the industries leading comparative shopping website.
"People must remember that along with your music, you are most likely
downloading hundreds of nasty viruses that will cripple your PC. They
embed themselves right in the music files and begin to go to work
damaging your PC while you listen to the music."
For more information on music downloads and other digital products and services visit www.broadbandnational.com
TiVo has announced recently that it has signed Music Choice, America's largest music-related content deliverer.
Through the TiVoCast service, Music Choice is to deliver its catalogue
of music videos and programming via broadband to TV. From later this
year, TiVo subscribers who have a TiVo Series2 box and broadband
Internet will be able to use the service. Tara Maitra, vice president
of content services for TiVo, said: "Now TiVo subscribers will be able
to get the music videos they want on their TV, not just what a music
video channel happens to program.
"Music Choice has the best and widest catalog of music videos along
with an extensive collection of original programming, and we expect
this service to be extremely popular among the TiVo audience." Recently
TiVo allied with digital media company RealNetworks to integrate the
Rhapsody digital music service, which gives TiVo subscribers access to
over three million songs on demand.
"This cooperation is just another example of how broadband and digital services like music and IPTV are gaining traction with mainstream media and consumers", states Mark Weibel EVP of Marketing for Broadband National, the industries leading comparative shopping website.
For more information on downloadable music and videos visit www.broadbandnational.com
Save A Bundle With Bundled Digital Services
If you haven’t heard of the term “Bundled Services” yet, you soon will. Bundled services is the term used when telephone (VoIP), high-speed Internet, and digital television services are provided to consumers over a single broadband connection.
Traditionally the three have been kept separate, each with its own dedicated line. More recently faster Internet connections, and the proliferation of digital media have brought them together. This enables users to surf the web, and receive email through a single line. It also allows you to watch regular or on-demand videos, play games, and chat with your friends all at the same time.
How does it work?
For local telephone companies, Bundled Services is delivered using a
combination of fiber optics, and digital subscriber line (DSL)
technologies to residential households. Cable companies use their
existing cable lines as their delivery method for these services, along
with a standard set-top-box.
The Benefits of Bundled Services
The convergence of these technologies also provides the convenience of
receiving a single bill and discounts by getting all your
communications services from one source. Not to mention tremendous cost
savings associated with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Most
companies offering a flat monthly fee typically $19.95 to $25.00 with
the majority of the features already built-in. This monthly fee
includes unlimited calls throughout the United States and Canada.
These Services also offer other exciting features that will turn your living room into the entertainment and communications center of your entire house. You’ll be able to make inexpensive phone calls to family, and friends and talk to them face-to-face using your digital phone – or even from your PC. Downloading your choice of feature films or music and streaming them to any room in the home can be as simple as pressing a button.
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This is a pretty cool site. www.digg.com You can post stories, videos
and pics. They don't stay out there very long only about 24 hours. But
kind of fun to browse the stories that are posted. The Spy, Watch in
real time section is also pretty cool as well as the Stack and Swarm
under Digg Labs.
