Comments on: Six ‘Commandments’ for connected TV

By: buy logitech revue

buy logitech revue — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 05:09:35 +0000

Am I the only one who sees what's really happening here with online TV?

Do a Google search right now for "gesture recognition TV". As you can see, they already exist - TV's controlled by our movements - that WATCH US with a CAMERA.

Combine a GRTV with online tv (eg Google TV), and now ANYONE can hack your IP and watch you via the camera.

1984 much?

By: awaldstein

awaldstein — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:23:32 +0000

Agreed!

By: Viktor Ovurmind

Viktor Ovurmind — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:01:32 +0000

Connected TV for me includes the cognitive connection. The social aspect is great but not the only transformation, the next step up in non-fiction content is already in progress with the I-Pad [aka http://periodictable.com/ipad/ ], but it is webTV that also needs remain ahead of this curve. Dynamic content makes traditional media feel lame.

[v.o.M.]

By: Jeff Blackman

Jeff Blackman — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:52:25 +0000

There is a socialTV meet-up in NY but I am all for getting together with like minded and interested thinkers in media

By: awaldstein

awaldstein — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:33:34 +0000

Hi Jeff

Thanks for the Canoe reference...they are new to me. Cable is in an interesting and difficult situation as this convergence happens. Hiding from the upcoming change is obviously not a workable strategy.

What will be interesting is who claims the turf and instigates the conversation for what and how stuff will happen on the big screen. What is it an extension of? TV? WebTV? Web?

We should talk about getting some groups talking and networking about this in NYC. I'm certain that a few thinkers could stir a lot of interesting and important conversations.

Enjoy

By: Jeff Blackman

Jeff Blackman — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:19:17 +0000

Great list Arnold, I would add that the media companies need to get on board and come together to standardize their platforms. we won't get there without more ubiquitous technologies unless we're all happy spending most of our time figuring out what devices and set-ups give us the most benefit. groups like Canoe Ventures -http://www.canoe-ventures.com/about.php are step in the right direction and it's comforting to know that the cable execs are getting the idea of unity brings more consumer adoption. rising tide argument… be well.

By: awaldstein

awaldstein — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:46:04 +0000

Hi Bruce

Thanks for stopping by.

We agree…we want a revolution of change, not an iteration of features.

By: Bruce Specter

Bruce Specter — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:02:35 +0000

Connected TV, like hard media, is becoming a thing of the past. Albums, tapes, CDs, film, VideoDisc, Beta, VHS, DVD, BluRay are all gap technologies. Just like the connected telephone, consumers are growing out of antiquated mediums of a bygone generation (if only we can do the same with combustion engines, another dinosaur!).

As the major networks continue to dumb down their wares with cheaply produced productions ('reality' and it's ilk) more and more consumers are foregoing connected TV for much more cost-effective, user-defined entertainment. As cable and satellite continue to battle over who as the best content, more is certainly not better. Shopping channels outnumber true content. I checked out when MTV stopped being MTV!

As with any birthing process, there is pain, confusion and anxiety. Prudence should reign paramount in one's quest. Being involved in the music business (sideline) I knew what to look for when continually upgrading our home theater experience. Considering what is spewing out of Hollywood these days, the theater business may soon go the way of the 8 track!

I agree with your commandments, adding wireless into the mix.

That's entertainment!

By: Mark Essel

Mark Essel — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:11:53 +0000

I retweet my friends messages. My friends write meaningful messages.
The two work out well

By: awaldstein

awaldstein — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:27:50 +0000

Hi Mark

In order for this change to really have impact it needs to be as ubiquitous and and easy to use...as the web.

Folks like us cable and connect and port and fuss. I want easy and powerful. I'm pretty certain my list is similar to what the mass market wants.

Thanks for the retweet...it means a lot to me.

Enjoy