Online TV
From Baruchnewmedia
In our highly dynamic lives, the demand for flexibility and portability is huge. Today media becomes a way of life. It is our life. It surrounds us every second. We are not already satisfied with the media which dictates us when and what to read or to watch. We want to be in control of everything. We want to watch our favorite show when we have time for it. Video and DVD recorders not only require memory storage like a video cassette or a disk, not only are time consuming as you have to manually set the recording every time you need it. In addition recording may not always be possible because of copyright rules. New technology made it possible to control the TV shows on our computers.
Nero Liquid TV
The Nero Liquid TV™ | TiVo® PC is an example of such technology. It put you in control of where, when, and how you watch TV. You watch it directly on your PC. The Nero Liquid TV sets it to automatically record your favorite shows to your hard drive. Then, you can watch your content on any computer or TV in your home network. You can even export your shows to iPod®, PSP™, or burn to DVD and enjoy TV wherever life takes you. Whether you’re at home, at the office, or on the go, Nero Liquid TV™ | TiVo® PC is the next-generation DVR experience fit for today’s digital life. Here is the link to Nero site: http://www.nero.com/enu/liquidtv-introduction.html
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Youtube - Broadcast Yourself
History
Youtube, LLC was founded in 2005 and quickly became the world's leading online video streaming website. In 2006, Youtube was purchased by Google Inc. and has been partners with many content providers such as CBS, BBC, Sony Music Group, and many more.
How It Works
Youtube allows any user to create an account and upload video clips that would be publicized to the world to see. Of course there would be guidelines for the user to follow such as prohibiting sexual explicit content and copyrighted content. Afterall, Youtube is an online community and should be a fun and entertaining experience for everyone. A full community guideline can be found here
After a user creates his or her account, she can then upload videos which are categorized in "Channels" or categories such as Comedy and Entertainment. As a viewer, you don't even need a user account with Youtube and you can easily browse through a channel of interest and view videos.
Like the video you've just seen? You can give a rating to the video ranging from 1 star to 5 stars. Or maybe you've encountered a user who has uploaded various videos that you've liked and would like to be notified when he or she uploads a new video. You can subscribe to users as well and when you do, the next time you log into Youtube, you will be notified if that user has uploaded a new video.
Privacy
When creating an user account on Youtube, you should be familiar with Youtube's privacy policies. Your usage on Youtube may be recorded--usages such as the channels, groups and favorites you subscribe to, the users you communicate with or the videos you watch. And of course, any video or other content you upload to Youtube may be collected and used by others. When using Youtube, your account name will be available to other users of Youtube but don't worry, your e-mail address will not. For more information on Youtube's Privacy Policy, you can check it out here
References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/t/about
Slingbox
Slingbox routes the signal from your satellite, cable box or DVR to your computer or callphones. Slingbox can do this by using the internet connection, Like wifi or 3g network on cellphone. Slingbox let you watch your favorite show or game at no extra cost.
How it work
Slingbox device plugs into your home television using a coaxial, component, composite, or S-video cable. The network connector on the Slingbox then connects to your Internet router with a standard ethernet cable, or wirelessly with a special bridge adapter. An infrared cable from the Slingbox, pointed at your TV or DVR gives you the ability to remotely control them from your computer. No matter how you connect the Slingbox, you'll need to install the SlingPlayer interface software on your computer or cellphone.
