http://www.inlethd.com/blog New Media for New Networks Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:35:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Let's start with a disclosure - If you know me, then you know “Sports Enthusiast” isn’t in the profile anywhere.  Oh I’ve seen various games both in person and on TV and while I have a strict “run only when chased” policy, I have foolishly been conned into the occasional ... http://www.inlethd.com/blog/?p=149 Explosive Growth Forecast in Online Video Market, Netflix Subscription Model Wins Worldwide online video revenue is expected to exceed $4.5 billion by 2012, up from $1.2 billion in 2008. Consumers to Spend $6 Billion on Internet Video Services by 2013 According to a study from Parks Associates, direct-to-TV videos will account for ... http://www.inlethd.com/blog/?p=148 by Neal Page Go to www.nbc.com and check it out. I’d like to know what you think. Monday morning, I watched some live and stored video from my home on a Time Warner cable modem connection. (Few others were at home in my neighborhood.) I REALLY liked ... http://www.inlethd.com/blog/?p=147 by Charlie Simonson So it appears that Netflix is going to start charging extra for Blu-Ray rentals. PLEASE Netflix, don't do it. Oh, how sorely I would miss you... I have been a very loyal Netflix subscriber since the beginning of this year, and have for the most part been very pleased ... http://www.inlethd.com/blog/?p=146 by Greg Wallace I recently learned about a new company - TenduTV - a broadband video channel featuring dance-related content, where a fellow Columbia Business School alumni Marc Kirschner is the General Manager. I was immediately interested in this venture because the idea intersects multiple currents in my life. ... http://www.inlethd.com/blog/?p=145 by Charlie Simonson Echostar is now the the first broadcaster in the US to support the transmission and display of VOD 1080p signals to/from their set top boxes (STB). This new functionality is part of DISH Network's latest expansion in high definition services, which includes the rollout of TurboHD, an all-HD ... http://www.inlethd.com/blog/?p=138 LG Electronics Device to Deliver Movies Online LG Electronics will soon offer a device that plays Blu-ray movies along with video streamed from Netflix. AT&T to Provide 'All-Access Pass' to the 2008 Olympic Games Via Sweeping Extensive Three-Screen Agreement With NBC Universal AT&T is offering its subscribers an All-Access Pass to receive ... http://www.inlethd.com/blog/?p=144 by Scott Thorley As last week drew to a close and I and a few of my Inlet colleagues enjoyed our Friday at 5:00 single malt, we found ourselves gazing out the window in Ireland. What made this interesting is that we were in my office in Raleigh, ... http://www.inlethd.com/blog/?p=137 Microsoft to Spend $2.5 Billion a Year to Keep Pace in Race With Google Ballmer says it’s a small expense, compared to the staggering opportunity in today’s online marketplace. Yahoo Will Add Icahn to Its Board Yahoo's settlement with Mr. Icahn means it is less likely to strike a deal with Microsoft ... http://www.inlethd.com/blog/?p=135 Sony Offers Video-Downloading Sony began offering a video-downloading service for its PS3, part of its aim to broaden its audience and grab a piece of the growing content-downloading market. Microsoft Gives Xbox a Big Push Netflix will bring 10,000 movies and TV shows to Xbox Live subscribers, doubling the number that had been ... http://www.inlethd.com/blog/?p=134