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  • June 2008
    • Video Service Could Be Behind Amazon Glitches

      Video Service Could Be Behind Amazon Glitches

      (Newser) - Amazon's new digital video service could be behind the glitches that have been plaguing the site, reports the New York Times . The online retailer was knocked offline for two hours last week and suffered sporadic problems yesterday. Analysts believe the company may be rejigging its distribution system ahead of the relaunch of its Amazon Unbox movie and TV download service. Outages were mostly limited to the US, where the service is expected to debut. More »

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      Amazon.com   digital video   Jeff Bezos   streaming content   downloads   video downloads

  • May 2008
    • Netflix Streams Movies Direct to TV

      Netflix Streams Movies Direct to TV

      (Newser) - Netflix today began marketing a $99 set-top box that lets subscribers play any of 10,000 movies and TV shows on their televisions, free. The device, made by start-up Roku, is cheaper and better than competitors like Apple TV, some analysts told the New York Times . Still, it faces obstacles including limited programming and competition from cable and satellite companies. More »

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      television   movies   Netflix   video downloads

  • February 2008
    • Hollywood Shouldn't Fear the Internet

      Hollywood Shouldn't Fear the Internet

      (Newser) - Hollywood is ignoring the public's desire to download films at its own peril, the Economist reports. It's no surprise that studios are sticking to their business model, especially with huge DVD profits, but the industry could reap fine earnings from downloads. Meanwhile, pirate sites like the surprisingly spiffy ZML.com are reaping the benefits. More »

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      DVD   digital downloads   movie rentals   video downloads   movie on demand

  • December 2007
    • Online TV Ads More Effective

      Online TV Ads More Effective

      (Newser) - Online video advertising is dramatically more effective than conventional TV commercials, a new study finds. Individuals viewing television shows online were found to be 47% more engaged by advertising than other viewers were by commercials during traditional broadcasts, and 25% more engaged by the programming itself, Ars Technica reports. More »

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      television   advertising   media   Internet advertising   video downloads

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