Perhaps the most exciting aspect of Apps is that their full potential is as yet unknown and does not rely solely on the operator or content owner. Apps can allow operators to exploit the creativity of third party developers, as has happened in the world of IT ever since the PC was invented a generation ago. The difference is that in the payTV world the winner takes all, with operators either retaining control of the customer, or losing out to new emerging players providing services over the … [Read more...] about App-centric television
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Big Brother connects with Facebook
First American Idol, now Germany’s Big Brother. Endemol has launched a voting platform on Facebook in Germany for the reality television series, Big Brother. For the first time ever, fans will be able to vote online for the contestant that they would like to see leave the “Big Brother” house. Up until now viewers have only been able to place their votes by calling in or sending text messages. Endemol in cooperation with plazz entertainment AG, has developed one of the first … [Read more...] about Big Brother connects with Facebook



