Cut the cord with the iPad; sort of: It’s more like an extension

There are now apps that will let you watch most of the TV that is important to you while on the go. The TNT and TBS Apps are just a just the latest in a long line of media entertainment extenders. Over the weekend  NBC had released a new version of their iPad app that allows users to watch full episodes of their favorite shows on the iPad. Watch by ESPN has been out for a while and ABC was the first to do it when the iPad came out. Lost was still on the air.  The only catch is that you are still married to a cable company because you have to log in with your credentials to use these apps to their full capabilities. That is the part that needs to be addressed. Someone needs to do what Netflix has done for movies but for TV channels.  No, Hulu is not there yet.

Game systems are not for just games anymore

Nielsen published a new study this week on game console usage within the US. Seems that gamers have spent notably more time streaming video to their systems than they did in last year. When you have so many options for media. It is a an easy thing to do.  You have the option of Netflix, Hulu, MLB Network, ESPN3. Xbox 360 users who have spent 14% of their time streaming video this year have even more options. They have Fios, Comcast and UFC. PlayStation 3 owners on the other hand have spent 15% streaming. Nintendo Wii users who have no games worth mention whats so ever have spent over 33% this years.

Xbox 360 users spent 34% of their time to online gaming, Wii owners spent 55%  of their time on offline gaming. So, you mean that there are people who are playing Wii games online? Who are these people and what are they are playing? PS3 players spent most of their time not surprisingly watching Blu-Ray movies.

InfoGraphic: Where are you spending your time online?

I just ended my Netflix because I was not using it enough. everything on there was old or not full seasons. Luther was the last straw. It only had season 1. Not cool Netflix. I will not being going to Hulu until they end the 30 Second spots. If I am paying for something why should there be commercials? Just make it free.

Netflix: The Facebook Of Streaming Movies

 

Netflix  today announced that beginning this Spring, buttons that specify “Netflix” – including some featuring the iconic red Netflix logo – are planned to be situated prominently on remote controls that operate certain new Blu-ray disc players from a variety of companies including Best Buy’s in-house Dynex brand, Haier, Memorex, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, and Toshiba.  Sharp, Sony, and Toshiba also will place the Netflix one-click button on remote controls for select new Internet-connected TVs.

Netflix also took out an open letter to Hulu. It read like this;

Dear Hulu,

We would like to say that it was nice to know you.  Please talk to MySpace about changing gears to do something else because this streaming game is ours. Just call us the Facebook for Streaming. Yes, that does make you Myspace. Your in the game but only come in the 4th quarter when we are up by 40.

Yours Truly,

Netflix

 

PS.  Stop charging for people if you are going to play ads anyway.