NewME Sp.12 Graduate James Norman Launches Start-up Ubi Video
NewME Accelerator Spring 2012 graduate James Norman recently launched his online video start-up Ubi Video! Ubi-Video is an online data-driven video platform that provides users with all of their favorite video content in one place. “I started Ubi Video because myself and a couple other friends were tired of the high price combined poor customer services [...]
Read MoreAfrican-Americans More Likely to Use Online Video Sharing Sites
According to Pew Internet, more and more people are watching video online. Their statistics say 71 percent of adult internet users have visited a video sharing site like YouTube or Vimeo, up from 66 percent in 2010 and 33 percent in 2006. 28 percent of adults did so daily, up from the 8 percent who [...]
Read MoreGoogle to Reboot YouTube as Broadcast Television Competitor
WSJ reports that Google is looking to revamp YouTube in order to ride the trend of televisions that allow viewers to watch online video. Primarily, the goal is to compete with broadcast and cable television by enticing users to stay on the site longer and attracting advertisers. The site is planning a series of changes to [...]
Read MoreTech Week in Review 3-11-2011
Twitter’s #DickBar Debacle Earlier this week, Twitter released an update to their official iPhone application which brought along a “feature” not well received by users of the application. It added a bar which overlaid your tweet stream, displaying trending topics and often Promoted Trends. While Twitter feels these trends add value for users, most users [...]
Read MoreHulu Gearing Up for $2 Billion IPO?
The New York Times reports rapidly growing online television and video site may be gearing up for an Initial Public Offering. According to “people briefed on the matter,” the offering could value the company at around $2 billion. According to those involved, who shall remain anonymous as talks get underway, Hulu executives have already been [...]
Read MoreNetflix and Epix Strike Epic Streaming Movie Deal
In a deal that is sure to shake up the world of premium TV, Netflix has signed a deal that will give them exclusive access to stream Epix content on its pay service. Netflix may start streaming titles from Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM on September 1st. The specifics haven’t yet been disclosed, but the LA [...]
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