Digital Media Bytes

A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our other blogs: Details on On Demand Online, aka TV Everywhere Comcast and Time Warner held a joint press conference to announce details around the On Demand Online initiative. Specifically, Comcast will begin a trial next month to test out its authentication system and gather feedback on the … Read more

Hello Sprint MiFi, Goodbye Cradlepoint

If blog comments are any indication, it seems that most folks take issue with the $50-$60/month fee wireless carriers charge for mobile broadband. However, for me, data freedom is priceless. In addition to my Starbuck’s WiFi and Melissa’s T-Mobile Hotspot access, I’ve been relying a USB Sprint Aircard these last few months for on-the-go computing … Read more

Cable and Wireless

Even though most of the wireless action is out at CTIA this week, there is a presence at The Cable Show as well. From the live WiMAX network (I scored a loaner USB dongle in the Motorola booth) to the Clearwire van driving through Broadband Nation, cable wants to make it clear that it’s not … Read more

Sezmi Demystified

Mari and I sat in on the Sezmi webcast briefing earlier this week and we’ve been slow in covering the news… As it turns out, this gives me an opportunity to provide some clarity in response to the widespread confusion. At a high level, Sezmi (formerly Building B) is a video service with the goal … Read more