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Aereo Debacle Shows Congress Clueless About Net Video
[Tom’s Guide] On June 25, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of TV broadcasters that had sued Aereo for acting like a cable company without paying the licensing fees that cable companies are required to pay. But when Aereo offered … Continue reading
Sony RX100 III Review: Pocket Camera Could Kill Your DSLR
[Tom’s Guide] Sure, cellphone cameras are getting really good. But sorry, they still don’t cut it for images more than about 3 inches across, especially in less-than-perfect lighting. On the other hand, a DSLR or a slightly smaller mirrorless camera … Continue reading
Why Striking Down Aereo Was The Right Decision
[Tom’s Guide] Many technophiles may be crestfallen today (Jun 25), learning that the Supreme Court ruled against Aereo. The service charged subscribers as little as $8 a month to stream, and record, live local TV broadcasts over the Internet. This … Continue reading
Camera Wars: Why Autofocus is the New Megapixel
[Tom’s Guide] After introducing a slew of mirrorless cameras recently, Sony returned to DSLRs this month with the Alpha a77 II. This $1,200 camera’s headline feature is the ability to shoot 12 photos per second, for up to five seconds … Continue reading
Crackle Launches 8 Free Online Shows and Movies
[Tom’s Guide] “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” — Jerry Seinfeld’s drinking (coffee) and driving talk show — launched online TV network Crackle as an original programming channel. Today at the NewFronts, where tech companies introduce their new online shows, Crackle … Continue reading
BuzzFeed Exec: Tomorrow’s TV Audience Will Be Co-Creators
[Tom’s Guide] This week, New York City is abuzz with the “NewFronts” — the online video version of the Upfronts that cable and network stations host each year to introduce their new show lineups. But online TV doesn’t just mean … Continue reading
Samsung NX30 Review: Mirrorless Camera Mimics DSLR
[Tom’s Guide] Samsung’s new NX30 sports a DSLR-like design, but this mirrorless camera offers several advantages over digital single-lens reflex cameras. These include a continuous-shooting mode of 9 frames per second and the ability to switch seamlessly from shooting stills … Continue reading
Why Yahoo Desperately Needs Better Original Shows
[Tom’s Guide] Yahoo’s painfull puppet parody, “The Fuzz.”It’s no secret that Yahoo will be launching a new original-video strategy, possibly with four new comedy shows, at an event at Lincoln Center in New York City on April 28th. And the … Continue reading
Roku Streaming Stick Review: A Mighty Mini Media Machine
[Tom’s Guide] Think of the Roku Streaming Stick less as a Chromecast challenger and more as a new way to enjoy all the advantages that the company’s set-top boxes offer in a more compact design. This includes a vast array … Continue reading
Why Curved TVs Will Leave You Flat Broke
[Tom’s Guide] To the TV buzzwords “OLED,” “4K” and “Ultra HD,” you can now add the humble word “curve.” All of these options will be available to TV buyers this spring and summer. Manufacturers like Samsung are betting that you’ll … Continue reading