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Author Topic: Cable TV meets the internet  (Read 2335 times)

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Cable TV meets the internet
« on: July 23, 2014, 08:04:10 AM »

I feel like this does a good job of making it seem like you're still watching TV - but it's internet content so no commercials. For some strange reason, I really like the concept of channels and shows, even if it is, ultimately, internet content.  Basically just free curation, I suppose. I'm enjoying the Guns & Explosions Channel and the Nerd Culture Channel
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Re: Cable TV meets the internet
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2014, 08:31:52 AM »

Is this like WebTV?
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Re: Cable TV meets the internet
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2014, 07:51:54 PM »

Is this like WebTV?

Negative. This is like TVweb.
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Re: Cable TV meets the internet
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2014, 06:27:43 AM »

I don't know what the right words are for what it is, curated content split into themed channels occurring on a set schedule where you can't skip forward or back.  So - just like watching TV, only free, and the shows are made of internet content.

But yes, it's the opposite of WebTV.
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Re: Cable TV meets the internet
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2014, 08:44:54 AM »

VTbew.

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Re: Cable TV meets the internet
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2014, 09:04:11 PM »

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