Category Archives: Social TV

Apr 16

If Apple Joins the Fray, Who Will Win in the Video War?

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A few weeks ago, we saw Facebook dipping their toes in the video streaming water, by offering Warner Bros movie rentals on their page.

Last week, we heard that Google was looking to start offering original webisode content via Youtube.

cloud video streaming tv televisionBoth Facebook and Youtube are looking to step up their live sports-streaming efforts.

Now comes word that Apple may be looking to launch some sort of ‘cloud-based’ video streaming service. Continue reading →

Apr 12

YouTube Takes On Broadcast TV

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YouTube is looking to take on broadcast television head-on by investing millions into a plan to launch twenty new original content channels. The channels are to be organized in content categories and each would feature television-like webisodes. PCWorld has a … Continue reading →

Apr 09

Now (some of) You Can Watch ESPN on Your iPad or iPhone

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ESPN launched a new app this week that is sure to excite sports fans…well, some sports fans. The new WatchESPN app streams live programming from ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 or ESPNU to your iOS mobile device. Pretty cool. The catch- you … Continue reading →

Mar 31

Volvo Gives You Free MLB Games On Your iOS Device

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AdWeek reported today that Major League Baseball will be offering their At Bat 11 mobile app to iPad/iPod/iPhone owners for free during the month of April.

At Bat 11, which offers live, streaming, out-of-market games on mobile devices is being offered courtesy of Volvo. Apparently, it the deal is not available for Android or Blackberry owners. Continue reading →

Mar 28

More Movie Rentals Added to Facebook

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Mashable is reporting that Warner Bros has added five titles to its Facebook movie rental offerings.

Inception, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Yogi Bear and Life as We Know It are the latest movies that can be rented via the Warner Bros page for $3 each. Continue reading →

Mar 18

Google Still King of Video; Microsoft Gains Big

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CNET is reporting today on ComScore’s Video Metrix report for February 2011. Google’s sites (YouTube) are still the top place for video viewers. Microsoft (Bing) is now second after being ranked seventh in January. Yahoo and Facebook round out the … Continue reading →

Mar 15

Watch Major League Baseball Games Live on Facebook

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Facebook is pretty damn busy these days. Last week, they offered the first movie download on their site. Earlier this week, they announced a new deals program. Today, comes news that Major League Baseball will be streaming spring training games … Continue reading →

Mar 14

App Lets You Watch NCAA Tournament Games on Your iPad

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Just when you thought you couldn’t get enough college basketball in March, the NCAA, CBS and Turner Sports have found a way to make you even less productive during the tournament. Their new March Madness On Demand app allows you … Continue reading →

Mar 08

Facebook Looks to Compete With Netflix

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Apparently, Facebook will now try its hand at online movie rentals. Warner Bros is now offering The Dark Knight through the movie’s official Facebook page with more movies to become available soon. The Dark Knight will cost 30 Facebook credits … Continue reading →

Feb 26

Google Looks to Bring Live US Sports to YouTube This Year

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The promise of Internet TV has had marketers salivating for years and now Google may be on the verge of jump-starting the demand for its content in the US. According to Bloomberg, Google is saying that they are in talks … Continue reading →