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NEWS ABOUT: video downloads

video downloads stories: 4 news summaries

Video Service Could Be Behind Amazon Glitches

Pending TV and movie streaming may be snarling system

Jun 10, 08 2:44 AM CDT
(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... More »

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

 Netflix Streams
 Movies Direct
 to TV 

Subscribers can bypass mailbox entirely with $99 set-top box; selection limited

May 20, 08 4:17 PM CDT
(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... More »

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television • Netflix • video downloads • movies • Roku

OPINION

Hollywood Shouldn't Fear the Internet

Viewers will flock
to online movie downloads: Economist

Feb 22, 08 9:42 PM CST
(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... More »

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DVD • movie on demand • digital downloads • movie rentals • video downloads

Online TV Ads More Effective

Internet viewers find content, advertising more 'engaging' than in conventional spots

Dec 27, 07 3:33 PM CST
(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 • media • advertising • Internet advertising • video downloads

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