Day: December 8, 2017

Dr. Bill Stirs up Controversy!

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I Love Stirring the Pot!I wanted to give you guys an update on the Dr. Bill.TV netcast. I hope that you been watching the recent programs that I posted YouTube. I’m working on the audio and the lighting, and it’s looking better and better every time. Hopefully, by the next episode I will have even better lighting, and things should really be about like I want them to be.

I did think it was interesting that on the last episode on YouTube it was flagged by YouTube as not being available for monetization: the reason? Because I mentioned “controversial topics!” The controversial topic was a review of TerrariumTV! I found that very interesting, because I specifically said that I was not advocating illegally watching movies and television shows that you didn’t pay for, but rather just highlighting the technology.

But, c’est la vie! At least I know that my netcasts are very edgy! Dr. Bill can really stir up some controversy, huh? Anyway, stay tuned for more edgy topics in technology, and cord cutting tips! [Smile]

Amazon vs. Google: Turf Wars!

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Turf WarsFrom the Tablo newsletter:

“This has been the week of beefs between tech companies in the cord cutting world.

Beef #1: Early in the week, cord cutters were noting the Amazon Video app still hadn’t appeared on the Apple TV, despite the announcement six months ago that it would. The next day Amazon’s app magically appeared in Apple’s App Store! Beef #1 ended.

Beef #2: Google is also in a multi-faceted tussle with Amazon. Amazon does not carry Google hardware products like Chromecast and doesn’t allow its Prime Video service to be cast to the popular dongle. In retaliation, Google is yanking support for YouTube (which it owns) on all Amazon devices. Unlike beef #1, there is no resolution in sight for this one and cord cutters are stuck in the middle.

Meanwhile, market leader Roku – which has taken a ‘Switzerland-style’ open approach to content – is sitting back with a smile.

If you’re interested in learning more about these turf wars, theories on their origins, and how they affect cord cutters, TechHive has an excellent rundown.”