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The Sports Bubble
Are we getting to the point where the economics of sports cable programming is no longer sustainable? That is, the high salaries of professional athletes combined with the ever-high fees from leagues flow through to the consumer, and, at some point, significant numbers of customers may cut the video cord (in this scenario, the remaining…
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Lawyer In Your Pocket and On Demand
Using the cloud to connect clients with attorneys is what Rocket Lawyer enables. Rocket Lawyer was referenced yesterday in a Wall Street article about the rise of mobile apps that help clients find attorneys. ViodiTV caught up with Rocket Lawyer at the Eureka Innovation area of International CES, where they demonstrated the future of lawyer-client…
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The Body Mind Connection – Part 1
The Bodywave device from Freer Logic is a wristband that detects and reads brainwaves. The technology has already been deployed in various professional applications and now consumers will soon see this amazing technology. Gwen Sorely explains some of the applications, including sensors in a steering wheel that would detect drowsiness or games to help relieve…
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Roku – The MSO Set-Top
Jim Funk discusses one of Roku’s newest set-tops – which is really a set-stick – that uses MHL as the interface between the TV and the set-top. In this scenario, power is provided via the connector, eliminating the need for an AC power brick. Signal is sent to the stick via WiFi. Funk also explains…
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Efficient Multi-Channel/Multi-Screen Video Encoding
Up to 48 transcoded channels in a single 1 RU chassis is what Transparent Video System’s latest encoder offers. TVS’ encoder is ideal for multi-screen encoding, where resolution requirements range from high-definition to smart phone. Efficient compression is another highlight of this device. The modular nature of the physical interface of the unit provides for…
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Exercising the Brain with a Subscription Model
Dakim Brain Fitness demonstrated the consumer version of their product at International CES 2013. Dan Michel advocates for exercising the brain for all people who are over 50. His product has been used by health-care professionals for years. At the consumer level, in March, they will be introducing a subscription model, where anyone can access the…