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AT&T promise encourages proponents of network neutrality

By vowing not to impose a tiered system of wired broadband Internet content delivery service for the next two years, AT&T has increased hope among retailers for legislation designed to keep the Internet a level playing field for e-commerce companies.

Posted 01/02/2007Bill BriggsPost a comment

Guba.com cuts prices for downloads of films and TV shows

Video download retailer Guba has significantly lowered prices for its library of movies and TV programs. It has been pioneering the video purchase and rental paradigm that lets users to buy and rent films and television programs via web downloading.

Posted 08/22/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

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Buy.com introduces interactive shopping and entertainment program

Buy.com has launched BuyTV, an interactive shopping program that will be available for streaming on its home page, where shoppers can view real-time pricing information and initiate purchases.

Posted 05/11/2006Paul DemeryPost a comment

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Amazon to stream weekly video show on books, movies, music

Amazon is seeking to drive up interest in books, movies and music sales with a streaming video program hosted by comedian Bill Maher and featuring live musical performances and interviews beginning this summer.

Posted 01/20/2006Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Google goes Hollywood

Google is planning to enter the TV and film business with the launch of the Google Video Store, where consumers will be able to download film and TV programming videos ranging from professional basketball games to re-runs of I Love Lucy, Google said.

Posted 01/09/2006Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Amazon selects Speedera Networks to stream digital content

Amazon.com plans to use Speedera Networks to stream digital content such as movie trailers, music videos and video game previews.

Posted 06/26/2001Internet RetailerPost a comment

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EyeWonder to provide streaming video to Shopping Channel UK

EyeWonder Inc., creator of instant streaming video for low bandwidth access devices, will license its technology to the Shopping Channel UK, set to launch in April.

Posted 02/23/2001Internet RetailerPost a comment

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Webcasts Deliver Babies, E-Commerce To Parents, Family & Friends

Illinois' Evanston Hospital today becomes the thirtieth hospital-and the only one in the state-to roll out live interactive webcasts of newborns and their parents in a service provided by BabyPressConference.com. The New York-based company, which sets up onsite studios to shoot and deliver streaming video to family and friends over the Internet, has signed up more than 80 hospitals for the free-to-parents service, since it launched in March. The...

Posted 01/19/2001Don DavisPost a comment