News tagged with video channels

Gaps in Netflix's online library likely to persist

(AP) -- Peruse Netflix's catalog of DVDs, and you'll find just about any movie or TV series you want. Look for many of the same titles in Netflix's Internet video library, and prepare to be exasperated.

Technology / Business

created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Court revives Viacom copyright suit against YouTube

A US appeals court on Thursday revived a billion-dollar lawsuit filed by entertainment giant Viacom accusing Google-owned website YouTube of knowingly profiting from pirated video clips.

Technology / Business

created Apr 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Review: Prettier iPad retains familiar qualities

I have grown fond of my iPad 2 during the past nine months. So, I was curious if I would like my tablet computer any less once I saw Apple's new and improved iPad.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (4) | comments 0

River flowing from China dries up in India: lawmaker

A major river in India's northeast that originates in Tibet has suddenly dried up, triggering speculation that China might be responsible, a local official told AFP on Thursday.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Netflix strikes movie deal with Weinstein Co.

(AP) -- Netflix has locked up the right to show "The Artist" and other movies from The Weinstein Co. on its Internet video service before the films are released to the leading pay-TV channels.

Technology / Business

created Feb 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Chinese video websites in court as industry grows

(AP) -- China's two biggest video websites are fighting in court over accusations they are misusing each other's programming as rivalry heats up in an industry that is luring viewers from bland state TV.

Technology / Internet

created Jan 05, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Australia media review eyes Internet

A review of Australia's media on Thursday recommended a major regulatory shakeup which would put Internet giants under the same umbrella as traditional outlets and see ownership laws axed.

Technology / Internet

created Dec 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Streaming to overtake cable in 3-5 years: Netflix

Internet-streamed video will overtake cable to dominate home video viewing within three to five years, Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings predicted Tuesday, with stiffer competition to come.

Technology / Telecom

created Dec 06, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 8

Viacom to NY court: Scrap YouTube copyright ruling

A lawyer for Viacom Inc. warned an appeals court panel Tuesday that there will be greater exploitation of copyright material on the Internet if the court lets YouTube get away with a business built on "rampant copyright infringement."

Technology / Internet

created Oct 18, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Televisions: New technology adds new dimensions to purchases

Over the past few years, buying a new TV got to be a pretty simple process.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Dec 03, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

FCC seeks more info from Comcast, NBC Universal

(AP) -- The Federal Communications Commission is requesting additional information from Comcast Corp. and NBC Universal as it reviews the cable operator's plan to acquire a controlling stake in the media company.

Technology / Telecom

created Oct 04, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

3-D movies via Internet and satellite

Multiview video coding (MVC) is the new standard for 3-D movie compression. While reducing the data significantly, MVC allows at the same time providing full high-resolution quality. At the International Broadcasting ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Aug 26, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sony's 'Dash' on sale now

Sony today announced that its new Dash, a Wi-Fi touch screen device that pushes real-time, personalized Internet content to users in their homes or offices, is now available for about $199 nationwide.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Apr 30, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 3

YouTube's top 2009 videos feature eclectic cast

(AP) -- The year's biggest hits on the Internet's top video channel were anchored by an improbable singing sensation, a groggy boy nursing a sore mouth, a bride and groom dancing down the wedding aisle, supernatural heartthrobs ...

Technology / Internet

created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

EMI joins Universal-backed music video site Vevo

(AP) -- Music videos from Norah Jones, Coldplay, Katy Perry and other artists under EMI Group PLC are headed to an online music video venture, Vevo, set to launch Tuesday with a gala in New York.

Technology / Business

created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0