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Rabbit Ear antennas making a comeback
Digital television is taking a step backward for some customers and growing ears in the process. Some viewers, tired of paying premium prices for cable services, are reverting back to the old-fashioned rabbit ears for broadcast television. The rabbit ears cost from $25 to $150 and work with a converter box. Full article.
Blockbuster tries to rewrite script in bankruptcy
Blockbuster video stores used to be the town square for home entertainment. Now we're more likely to pluck DVDs out of a mailbox, vending machine or play a movie through cable or high-speed Internet. The long shift finally pushed Blockbuster Inc. into bankruptcy, raising the possibility that another cultural touchstone could crumble amid the upheaval unleashed by new technology and savvy entrepreneurs who know how to exploit it. Full Article.
Netflix: Premium cable's worst nightmare
Hollywood is having a hard time deciding if Netflix is friend or foe. The fast-growing movie service has already helped drive DVD retailer Blockbuster to the brink of Chapter 11. Now, Netflix is poised to take on premium cable giants like HBO and Showtime. Full Article.
Estimate: 800,000 U.S. Households Abandoned Their TVs For The Web
With an increasing selection of high-quality TV fare coming online, more people are experimenting with ditching their TVs (or more accurately, their cable and satellite TV subscriptions) for online options such as Hulu, Netflix, broadcaster Websites, or Apple’s iTunes. As more and more viewing options become available online, more people will add Web viewing as part of their mix. Full Article.
Coming Soon to Your Living Room: 3-D TV ?
New York Times: A full-fledged 3-D television turf war is brewing in the US as manufacturers unveil sets capable of 3-D and cable programmers rush to create new channels for them. Full Article.
Apple TV: Coming Soon To A TV Near You ???
Interesting BusinessWeek article regarding Apple’s plan to give consumers the option to pay Apple less than half of what cable or satellite providers charge for monthly TV subscriptions. Full Article.
