I frequently read “The Latest in Technology from David Pogue”. David, who is a journalist for the New York Times, has a good perspective on technology, and I enjoy his writing style and respect his views.
He delivered an excellent post today — that is right up my power alley. I thought I would share it, and […]
While cell phones were once well known as a critical device for business communications needs, it seems as though they’re now no longer popular for this use solely. As more and more users turn to their cell phone for entertainment purposes rather than business needs, it is quickly becoming the ‘must-have’ consumer gadget.
A new survey […]
Home Networking penetration will grow nearly 50 percent by the end of 2008, according to a new study from Parks Associates.
The study says home networking will reach 168 million households worldwide by the end of 2008. Households with networking solutions for broadband and file sharing totaled 114 million in 2006, according to Parks Associates.
The study […]
The soft, round cheeks. The dimpled hands that clutch at your finger. The sweet, warm smell of their heads.
Most mothers agree that the sight of their babies can be intoxicating, or even addictive. A new study from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston explains the neurological roots of maternal bonding.
In a study of 28 […]
New technology is being rapidly deployed that will make today’s broadband feel as slow as a dial-up connection.
Comcast just reported that by early 2010 it plans to offer consumers in most of its markets Internet service so fast they will be able to download a high-definition movie in minutes. The nation’s second-largest Internet service provider […]
Consumers are watching more video on their PCs vs. on their mobile phones. That’s according to a study out today from researcher Ipsos MediaCT.
Ipsos surveyed Americans who had downloaded or streamed at least one video. That group watched an average of 70% of their video on TV, down from 75% a year ago, the study […]
This week, iMemories announced the latest addition to our Team. Doug Ducey, former CEO of Cold Stone Creamery, has joined iMemories as lead investor in our recent round of financing and as Chairman of the Board.
Doug Ducey Press Release. Story in Arizona Republic.
Doug’s background and success with Cold Stone says it all.
Doug and I have know each other […]
American women are taking the lead over men in their use of certain consumer technologies including watching streaming network-TV shows over the Internet, DVR (or TIVO) use, visiting of social media/social networking sites and even casual gaming, according to a new Women and Digital Lifestyles report recently released by Solutions Research Group.
The group said the […]
Whether it be digital photos or digital home movies, the mass of digital content under management at the typical U.S. household is simply enormous. And this is only the beginning as content creation and acquisition ramps further.
The net result is a massive number of digital files requiring storage and management. And one would assume, given the […]
People want to see long-form movies on their television sets and are willing to watch short-form television shows on their computers, but few want to see programming on their cell phones, according to new research by the Diffusion Group.
Apple TV, Vudu, Movielink, Unbox: the Internet is littered with services that offer the ability to download […]
In the online video universe, 2007 was a big year. Bottom line, online video is red hot.
In the U.S. alone, people watched approximately 100 billion Internet videos, according to ComScore Video Metrics. When you think about that number, it is a little mind boggling — considering the population of the world stands at about 6.6 […]
Even as their supply of new programs dwindles during the months-long writers’ strike, major TV networks continue to try to capture online viewers by streaming free full-length episodes on their own websites. Episodes from ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC are showing up on an assortment of sites, from big destinations such as AOL to newcomers Veoh […]
The folks at the Pew Internet & American Life Project have issued a new study on online video usage. The report is rife with predictable statistics (i.e., teens love YouTube), but there are a couple of interesting morsels. Like how older web users, and households earning above the average mean have taken a liking to online […]
Online video sharing sites are reaping the benefits of the ongoing writers’ strike in the US.
The on-going writers’ strike has meant that many popular programs are currently off-air in the US and, according to net measurement firm Nielsen Online, this has seen Americans turn in large numbers to online alternatives. Some online video sites have doubled […]
What works one direction in tech and consumer electronics doesn’t always work the other, it seems. While many TV studios are delivering their shows to the Internet for video sites like YouTube, the Internet video players that let you watch the Internet on your TV set at home just haven’t found a mass market yet.
The […]
Our business is all about reflection, preserving memories, and storytelling, and on a special day like Veterans Day, there’s a lot to reflect on and be grateful for.
At iMemories, we see a lot of older home movie films taken overseas by American veterans – countryside shots, Bob Hope and young girls in go-go boots entertaining GIs, special […]
Last Thursday night, iMemories hosted the “After5” Networking event, which is held regularly throughout the year by the Arizona Technology Council. Over 120 guests participated, from all over metro Phoenix.
The iMemories Team enjoyed meeting and interacting with some of the more influential people in Arizona’s business community — especially those connected to the high-tech industry. During the evening, we shared the mission […]
The tragedy of 9/11 and the assassination of JFK on 11/22 happened almost 40 years apart. Both are unbelievably sad and complex events that share fall anniversaries. But they are miles apart in how they were documented.
A interesting article in the Hartford Courant discusses this. The reporter notes how long it took the famous Zapruder […]
There’s a new IBM survey out that looks at consumer behavior and preferences in a digital world. One of the amazing facts from the survey is that TV usage is decreasing – an important trend.
Some of the key stats:
• 6 or more hours spent on the Internet daily: 19% of respondents
• 6 or more hours spent watching TV […]
Tonight was a real milestone, a real groundbreaker in American history. At 4:00 p.m. PST/7:00 p.m. EST, the various candidates running for the Democratic nomination answered questions sent in to CNN by YouTube. The Republican contenders get their chance in September.
When you think about it, this is really incredible. It shows how online video and […]
