Want to own a Blu-ray but don't have the patience to see it show up on the doorstep? Amazon understands. The online retail giant decided to link online video and packaged media with its new Disc+ On Demand service. It works like this: You buy a DVD or Blu-ray that's listed as a Disc+ On Demand title. The disc goes in the mail and a freebie … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2009
FCC seeks magic black box for video
The FCC wants to see Internet video on your TV. And a lot more. The commission has issued a call for comments on how to make set-top boxes of the future integrate traditional cable/TV programming and the Internet. The FCC notes that myriad devices exist for accessing Internet video, yet almost none of them also allow for access of offerings … [Read more...]