Five Catalysts for Internet TV - This Year!
Posted on March 19, 2009
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If you would like to learn about the five catalysts driving Internet-Video-to-the-TV adoption in 2009, this video is for you.
First Catalyst. The abundance of connection sockets in flat-panel televisions enables a multitude of devices to connect to the TV. Many such units also connect to the Internet. The surprise leader is the laptop computer which has on-board WiFi and is dropping so rapidly in price that it is a more economical selection than many appliances targeted at “Over-the-Top” Video. Given a remote mouse and keyboard the consumer gets a lean-back viewing experience 15 – 20 feet distant from the TV screen. Read more…
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Browser-Centric TV Sets
Posted on March 2, 2009
If you would like to learn about a company that makes browser-centric semiconductor chips enabling televisions to visit any Website and display any Internet Video, this interview is for you.
Our guest today is Gordie Campbell who is the CEO of Personal Web Systems. During a 30-year career he pioneered many technological innovations including the first Ethernet chip, the first electronically erasable microcomputer, the first PC-on-a-chip, and the invention of the chipset upon which today’s PCs are based. Read more…
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The iDeal iPod
Posted on February 26, 2009
Suppose the iPod Touch had a fully functioning browser along with Bluetooth connectivity.
Such a device could connect to a flat-panel TV and display HD video on the TV screen. The on-board WiFi of the Touch would connect to the home network and thence to the Internet. Thus users could watch any Internet Video instead of only those at websites providing applications at the Apps Store. Bluetooth would enable a remote keyboard and mouse to provide a lean-back viewing experience 15 – 20 feet distant from the TV screen. Read more…
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Will iPod Touch Stimulate Demand for Ubiquitous WiFi? (Part 2 of 2)
Posted on September 13, 2007
Could the new WiFi enabled iPod Touch induce a trend toward abundant WiFi connectivity? If you would like to learn about the market opportunity for municipal wireless networks from a company that builds and operates them, this interview is for you. (Part 2 of 2).
Our guest today is Lou Pelosi who is the Vice President of Marketing at MetroFi. Read more…
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Will iPod Touch Stimulate Demand for Ubiquitous WiFi? (Part 1 of 2)
Posted on September 11, 2007
Could the new WiFi enabled iPod Touch induce a trend toward abundant WiFi connectivity? If you would like to learn about the market opportunity for municipal wireless networks from a company that builds and operates them, this interview is for you. (Part 1 of 2).
Our guest today is Lou Pelosi who is the Vice President of Marketing at MetroFi. Read more…
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Municipal Wireless Networks (Part 2 of 2)
Posted on September 8, 2007
If you would like to learn about the trend that some cities may have started toward municipal wireless (WiFi) networks, this interview is for you. (Part 2 of 2).
Our guest today is Craig Settles who is the founder of Successful.com which is a consulting firm that advises organizations on the adoption of new computer and communications technologies. For the past couple of years Craig has been particularly active in advising municipalities on the merits of setting-up city-wide wireless data (WiFi) networks. Read more…
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Municipal Wireless Networks (Part 1 of 2)
Posted on September 6, 2007
If you would like to learn about the trend that some cities may have started toward municipal wireless (WiFi) networks, this interview is for you. (Part 1 of 2).
Our guest today is Craig Settles who is the founder of Successful.com which is a consulting firm that advises organizations on the adoption of new computer and communications technologies. For the past couple of years Craig has been particularly active in advising municipalities on the merits of setting-up city-wide wireless data (WiFi) networks. Read more…
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Generating Ad Revenue For Your WiFi Hot Spot
Posted on August 21, 2007
If you operate a WiFi network and would like to learn how you can generate advertising revenue, this interview is for you.
Our guest today is Kevin McKenzie who is the CEO of JiWire. His company gives users of your WiFi network the option of either (1) paying or (2) watching commercials, in order to gain access and remain connected on your network. Read more…
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