Nate DeYoung
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Amazon surges to #3 music store – and four online music stores could be roadkill
Amazon’s music store has only been in business for a month, and rumors are flying that it’s already the #3 online music seller.
It’s still far behind Apple iTunes, but that might change. One rumor even pegs Amazon passing the second largest download site, eMusic, in revenue by the end of this year.
That leaves companies that don’t have a large online presence in a difficult position. Napster, Wal-Mart, Rhapsody and eMusic are all looking vulnerable and… Continue Reading
Why HDTV is tough and how Akamai is making it easier
Television and especially high definition television is something that we’re already seeing as a viable method for internet distribution. Best found in the rampant use of torrents, the widespread availability and demand for high-definition TV (HDTV) is already upon us.
But currently there’s no efficient method to stream media at such high resolution – a problem that Akamai is attempting to solve by expanding the company’s delivery hardware. Akamai plans to overcome speed limitations by building… Continue Reading
Building B: Bringing Internet video on your TV
If there are three constants in life, the Internet’s arrival on your living room TV has probably claimed its rightful spot alongside death and taxes.
There have been numerous failed attempts to bring the Internet to television, and even the recent success of Apple comes with an asterisk. AppleTV, originally touted by Steve Jobs as “the missing piece” in Apple’s multimedia empire, took only two months of cool reception to become a “hobby” for Jobs and… Continue Reading