Basic RSS

I hope yo all know what RSS is, its simple (even very simple) but it is some how difficult to explain, although many of us use RSS even without knowing.

I will skip all the explanation, you can read about it in Wikipedia, but if you are reading my stuff here, then you already know what blog is, and this blog also have its own RSS feed, and it means you can subscribe to the feed and get the updates on regular basis (whenever its published) and it is the same concept for video RSS channel, only that you get video content and not only text or pictures. The feed for this blog is here, and when you open is using any RSS reader like Google reader, you will see each entry and will be able to receive updates easily, try it.

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Cable operators in US are expanding their services to mobile

Cable’s cellphone service gets in gear – USATODAY.com

Comcast, Time Warner, Cox and Advance/Newhouse signed a 20-year pact with Sprint in November 2005. Cox and Advance/Newhouse are still working on their rollout plans, says John Garcia, president of the cable joint venture.

Cable companies believe they need to add cellphones to their TV-Internet-home phone bundles. AT&T and Verizon, which own huge cellphone operations, are adding TV to their service bundles, putting pressure on cable operators to keep pace.

More details about what people watch on mobile TV

Report: UK networks dominate mobile TV: FierceMobileContent

“Consumers are tapping into three screens–television, PC and mobile phone–for their news and entertainment,” says Telephia analyst Reza Chady. “Broadcasters must develop an integrated strategy across the three screens to reach, maintain and expand their audience.”

Research among bloggers indicate grwoing interest in mobile TV

Its only research, its only among bloggers, but is it not what the long tail is all about?  Of course all depends on what services are available, is it walled garden and operator sells to small community, or will we see global services using broadband Internet connection.  probably both, or mix.

Umbria Dials Into Mobile TV Viewing With Industry’s First Blog Research

Males posted two-thirds of the comments about mobile TV usage
* TV shows and movies are the most commonly cited mobile TV content viewed on handhelds
* Bloggers are more likely to download mobile TV content versus view it in real time
* Online conversations about mobile TV range fairly equally across all age groups, from Baby Boomers (aged 45 – 62) to Generation X (aged 30 – 45) to Generation Y (aged 15 – 30)
* Bloggers prefer dedicated media devices by a wide margin over using multi-purpose handhelds such as cell phones, PDAs and smart phones
* Cost is the most significant barrier to mobile TV adoption, according to bloggers

Mobile TV trial in Vietnam

See first details, VND90000 is about 5.5 USD but still a lot of money for country like Vietnam.

VietNamNet Bridge

According to VTC Mobile, the monthly fees will be VND90,000. In addition, subscribers will have to pay an additional VND2,000/day to watch special programmes produced for mobile phones.

This Box Was Made For Walking

Nokia – ShowPressRelease

Nokia prediction for the trends effected by the introduction of mobile TV and how it will differ from traditional TV.

“For mobile TV to become more than just television on the move, it will
have to build on existing channels, programmes, and ways of watching
television and using the Internet.” said Dr Shani Orgad. “Mobile TV
will become a multimedia experience with an emphasis on
personalisation, interactivity and user-generated content.”

Main differences

• pinpoint and short ads (5-7 seconds)
• the actual content
• customized content (close up and less scenery)
• the prime time is not in the evening

The predicted number of mobile TV viewers in AP

The quetsion is will it be larger than the traditional viewers of traditional satellite/cable systems, and I am sure the answer is positive, for AP and for the trest of the world.

e-Media Institute – GROWTH IN THE NUMBER OF MOBILE TV USERS IN THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION

At the end of 2008, the number of Mobile TV users in the Asia Pacific region should reach 25 million, according to a study conducted by e-Media Institute in October 2006. There should be about 5 million Mobile TV viewers in the region by the end of 2006. To these figures must be added those users who instead consume or will consume video services on 3G mobile telephone networks.

Chinese vendor plnas for mobile TV chip

But its also interesting to hear thier view about the potential of the Chinese market.

Mobile Handset DesignLine | Beijing firm ponders mobile TV chip

China’s market for mobile TV is still up in the air. Among the possibilities are Europe’s DVB-H, South Korea’s T-DMB and China’s DMB-T/H. Although a few more Chinese specs have been recently introduced, T-DMB and DMB-T/H seem to be the frontrunners here.

Youtube future

GooTube Questions – Blog Maverick

Im not saying Google shouldn’t have bought Youtube. Im just saying that maybe only Google was crazy enough to take on the responsibilities of such a deal.

It is still not clear what will be the future of YouTube, and therefore the
cooperation with Google. YouTube will be now on mobile in US, but still what’s
the content. I am glad I am not the only one who thinks I will not pay money (as
subscription or traffic time) to watch many UGC (user generated content) on my
mobile, I will want someone to produce good content for me, focused and
customized for mobile and ‘outside’ environment. YouTube UGC is not the future.
Having said it, listen to the PODCAST on ITC,
they have some different view