Another trend coinciding with the increased popularity of online video viewing by Netflix and Hulu is the decreased TV cable/satellite subscribers.
Why 193,000 people stopped paying for TV last quarter — Online Video News
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Netflix by the numbers, has more subscribers than Comcast
Hard to ignore the truth about the future of video. Circular media is going to the wayside as online viewing becoming the main method for watching movies and TV shows. Netflix has led the way in this arena and the numbers show how well they're doing. They're also expanding to the European and Central/South American markets. Read more in this linked article.
Facebook Messenger Stand-Alone Chat App
Good news for those who enjoy Internet Messaging (IM). Facebook will have an app for that:
Facebook Messenger Stand-Alone Chat App | Ubergizmo
eBooks sales increased more than 1,000% since 2008
From the article: "Sales of eBooks made up 6.4% of all book sales in 2010, with the number expected to grow even more this year. In fact, since 2008, eBook sales have went up by 1039.6%, while revenue in the same period was also increased by 1274.1%! " Read more:
eBooks sales increased more than 1,000% since 2008 | Ubergizmo
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
California High-Speed Rail Authority releases Draft EIR/EIS - Bakersfield Environmental News | Examiner.com
From the article: “The high-speed rail system will always be a better and cheaper alternative than widening freeways and building more airports,” said Roelof van Ark, CEO of the CaHSRA. “After a little more than a year on this project, I am confident that we now have an accurate description of these segments, the refined alignment alternatives, potential impacts and mitigation measures, and credible cost estimates. The information contained in these reports will ensure we can successfully go to bid for the initial construction segment next year.”
California High-Speed Rail Authority releases Draft EIR/EIS - Bakersfield Environmental News | Examiner.com
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