Meaningful media may push altruism across bounds of race and age
People who watch meaningful entertainment may be more willing to lend a hand to people they consider different, according to researchers.
Social Sciences
Feb 4, 2016
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Netflix hit by outage, vexing users
An unexpected Netflix outage temporarily stymied unspecified numbers of members trying to stream television shows in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.
Business
Nov 11, 2015
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Study shows TV's subliminal influence on women's perception of pregnancy and birth
In an era where popular culture is increasingly recognized for its impact on lay understanding of health and medicine, few scholars have looked at television's powerful role in the creation of patient expectations, especially ...
Social Sciences
Aug 22, 2015
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Streaming, binge-watching gain in US: survey
American consumers are increasingly streaming television instead of viewing live broadcasts, often using services like Netflix for binge-watching, a survey showed Wednesday.
Telecom
Apr 22, 2015
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TV makers out to ignite market with super high-def
After several years of sluggish sales, television manufacturers are pegging growth hopes on new technologies that deliver a more immersive and interactive experience and stunningly realistic image displays.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 6, 2015
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Americans watch less TV, stream more, report shows
Americans are turning away from live TV on the tube and tuning in to streaming services, a Nielsen report says.
Telecom
Dec 3, 2014
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CBS debuts stand-alone streaming service
(AP)—CBS is jumping on the cord-cutting bandwagon, launching a stand-alone digital streaming service for $5.99 a month that will offer subscribers access to its current and older shows.
Business
Oct 16, 2014
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Shazam breaks 100 million monthly user mark
Shazam announced Wednesday that 100 million people use its song-recognition mobile service monthly in a 34 percent surge from a year earlier.
Internet
Aug 20, 2014
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Study finds TV shows with ethnically diverse casts, writers have higher ratings
Television viewers are more likely to watch shows that employ racially diverse casts and writers, according to a new study done at UCLA's Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies.
Social Sciences
Oct 9, 2013
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YouTube revamps much-criticized comments feed
YouTube, the Google-owned video sharing website, said Tuesday it was revamping its comments feed which some web users claimed had turned into a magnet for crude and vulgar postings.
Internet
Sep 24, 2013
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