Cable companies that think they're on top of the threat from online video should think again. A survey by international bankers Credit Suisse found that 30 percent of young adults who subscribe to Netflix (ages 25-34) have dumped cable and broadcast TV. The news was worse for cablers in the pay TV arena, where 37 percent jettisoned their … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2010
Apple TV gets past the ‘hobby’ thing
Going by the mantra "silent, cool and small," Steve Jobs has reintroduced the Apple TV. No longer merely a company "hobby," the device looks to be a strong contender in the race to win broad consumer acceptance of streaming video flowing through widescreen TVs. The price is $99, down from $299 on the much larger original product. The new … [Read more...]