EU is thinking of killing off geo-blocking for video
Big content mortified
The European Parliament's Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection is suggesting expanding geo-blocking restrictions to the audiovisual sector, including streaming platforms.
Video is no longer trustworthy
There is no way to tell who or what is real
The days when you could tell if something was real if you saw a picture or a video are long gone, according to Metaphysic CEO Tom Graham.
Video will account for 1.9ZB of internet traffic
Moving pictures take control
In a report published by research firm, Omdia, titled: ‘Connecting the dots: key strategic opportunities in a post-COVID-19 world’, it forecasts that video will account for up to 1.9 zettabytes (ZB) of internet traffic this year – up 12 percent on its pre-COVID-19 forecast.
Let’s not get Physical, use Video, VR conferencing
Analysis: The age of always-connected, 5G and XR is now
Olivia Newton-John released her song Physical in 1981. March and April 2020 have been full of news of the unfortunate COVID-19 around the world, but I wanted to point out that despite the desperation, this is a time for technology to thrive. Let’s not get physical to save lives and instead use connectivity Wi-Fi or 5G in an always-connected device is possible and in VR or AR.
Pixelworks Iris 5 to improve future smartphone displays
HDR10/HDR10+ Tone Mapping, smooth gaming
Pixelworks recently scored a strategic agreement with HDM Nokia and just days before MWC the company announced its 5th generation Iris. Now, the company announced its next generation power efficient premier processor for mobile devices.
Netgear gives users 130TB of storage
A lot of VR content to be stored
Netgear is equipping users for next generation storage demands. Faster than ever before, and providing users with the with five levels of unrivaled data protection, 10 Gigabit copper Ethernet (10GbE) network interface on selected models, and expandable storage capacity.
Amazon Prime Video becomes standalone product
$2.99 for 6 months then $ / x €5.99
Amazon has just released its Prime Video as a standalone product that is immediately available in more than 200 countries. This is Amazon’s way to fight off Netflix's world dominance.
The written word has been out-evolved
Video kills the writing star
The dafter elements of the social notworking outfit Facebook seem to think that the written word has had its day and we will be using video messaging instead.
Vevo launching a video subscription service
Waving a fist at YouTube Red
Vevo is completely ad supported, but according to Vevo's CEO Erik Huggers this is about to change as the outfit launches a video subscription service.
Vevo music poaches top Qualcomm exec
Jon Carvill is now VP of communications
A rock star PR who worked as a Senior Director of communication at Qualcomm has been poached by the music outfit Vevo.