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Norwegian Carrier Takes In-Flight Content to Higher Plane October 31, 2012 Norwegian Air Shuttle, one of Scandinavia's biggest airlines, announced that in 2013 it will introduce a new-age in-flight entertainment system. The upgrade will vault in-flight media into the digital age. Carried out with Ink, which provides magazines for some 30 international carriers, the Norwegian Air Shuttle service will include free WiFi and access to an array of digital content.

Smart TVs: You Won't Just Watch Anymore October 31, 2012 The line between TVs and computers is increasingly blurring, with TVs becoming smarter and more connected than ever. As interactive, Web-connected appliances, smart TVs have search and navigation capabilities, can interact with tablets and smartphones, and offer access to downloadable apps. In short, smart TVs provide the kind of always-on connectivity that consumers have come to expect.

Apple Competition May Slam the Lid on Pandora October 29, 2012 If Pandora had been hoping that the earlier reports of Apple exploring a streaming-radio venture were exaggerated or downright wrong, those hopes have been dashed. Last week, more rumors surfaced that Apple is indeed serious about the advertising-backed venture and has intensified talks with major music labels. The parties reportedly are discussing how to split ad revenues.

Microsoft's Great Wall of SmartGlass Connects Xbox to Everything October 23, 2012 Microsoft has officially acknowledged that its new Xbox SmartGlass companion app will be available with the launch of the Windows 8 operating system later this week. The application will be a new addition to the Games section of Windows 8, and will be supported on devices running Windows RT. The free-to-download app is also designed for Windows Phone 8, as well as iOS and Android devices.

Assassin's Creed Aims to Make a Killing in Hollywood October 23, 2012 The mysterious video game assassin Altaïr was able to perform a variety of incredible moves in his efforts to take out his targets in the medieval Holy Land, but he could soon be facing a far greater challenge -- bringing that action to the big screen. New Regency and Ubisoft said Monday they would be partnering on a film adaptation of Assassin's Creed.

In-Flight Entertainment: Almost All the Comforts of Home October 19, 2012 The in-flight entertainment sphere has expanded far beyond showing movies on hard-to-see overhead screens. Passengers want constant availability of media, entertainment and connectedness wherever they happen to be, and in-flight systems are simply trying to keep up with that demand.

Microsoft Dances Closer to the Set-Top With Xbox Music October 16, 2012 Microsoft is taking another stab at the digital music industry with the Tuesday launch of Xbox Music, a streaming music service that will be an update to the Xbox. It will also be released as a built-in feature on Windows 8 PCs and tablets later this month. Users will have options for free streaming, buying music, and subscribing to a cloud service that opens access to their device of choice.

2 New Slingboxes Give TV Junkies Anytime, Anywhere Fix October 10, 2012 While they actually appeared on store shelves weeks ago, the Slingbox 350 and Slingbox 500 officially launched on Wednesday. These devices are the latest in Sling Media's revolutionary line of set-top boxes that allow users to connect their TV source to the Internet, and enable remote streaming to a computer, tablet or smartphone.

Google Gnaws Away at TV Cords With New Content Service October 09, 2012 Cord-cutters now have a new option for content-viewing -- and possibly a major one at that. Google said Monday it was updating its Google TV platform, allowing users to buy or rent movies, TV shows and music through the Google Play store. Titles available on Google Play can be searched via its TV & Movies app, which can also recommend shows and movies from live TV, Netflix and Amazon.

Dish Calls Off Blockbuster-Netflix Battle Before It Begins October 08, 2012 Dish Network is abandoning plans to develop Blockbuster into a streaming video service that would directly compete with Netflix, company founder and chairman Charlie Ergen said in an interview. Dish acquired the video rental chain for $320 million in April of 2011, months after Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy. Later that year, Dish announced it would offer a bundled movie rental service with its pay TV service.

The 5 Features Apple Must Deliver for TV Success September 27, 2012 As the fall television season kicks into full gear with season premieres, I've been thinking a lot about Apple's mythical Apple HDTV -- not the little hockey puck unit that attaches to any TV, but a real HDTV with a big, bright flat-panel display. As I've noted before, the Gordian Knot of content is a huge problem for Apple.

The Future of Comcast is on the Line September 27, 2012 Comcast has grown and changed so much over the last 15 years that many expect this wave to continue. It may, but for that to happen Comcast must realize the marketplace is changing and steer through the upcoming rapids. Can it do that? Back in the 1990s, Comcast was a small cable television company. Back then, its competition was limited.

New Nooks Bitten by the Showbiz Bug September 26, 2012 Battered bookseller Barnes & Noble has joined the slew of vendors releasing new tablets for the holiday season, announcing the latest additions to its Nook tablet family on Wednesday, but the content that will grace their screens is getting just as much attention. The tablets are the 7-inch Nook HD and 9-inch Nook HD+.

Wii U: Higher Price, Lower Bar? September 13, 2012 It's been a long time since the video game faithful lined up for the midnight release of Nintendo's Wii video game console, which arrived back in November of 2006. Now Nintendo no doubt hopes its next-generation console will enjoy the same level of anticipation as its game-changing Wii. The system will debut in North America on Nov. 18.

Why Cablevision Is Tweaking Its Own Nose September 13, 2012 Cablevision recently invested in upgrading its cable television network to improve the quality of service. Now it is launching a curious marketing and advertising campaign to let customers know about it. It wants to shine up its Optimum brand. Good idea, but the funny part is, it is poking fun at itself in the process. Why -- and will it work?

Pandora Stock Takes a Beating on Apple-Radio Rumor September 08, 2012 Pandora Media's stock dropped precipitously on news that Apple might be entering the online streaming-radio space with a competing product. The news is not official. Still, the service would nicely complement Apple's existing iTunes offerings, making the rumor believable enough to send Pandora's stock plummeting by some 18 percent to as low as $10.27 per share during trading Friday.

Zynga Aims to Keep 'Em Down on the Farm September 07, 2012 Zynga rolled out "FarmVille 2" on Facebook this week -- but if fans were expecting an enhanced version of the same familiar game, they were in for a surprise. The two versions have little in common. For starters, "FarmVille 2" is the first Zynga game to be built entirely in 3D. The theme is also different: In "FarmVille 2," players journey to the countryside to reinvigorate their old family farm.

Nokia Pumps Up Lumia's Volume With US Music Launch September 04, 2012 Nokia on Tuesday introduced a new music app that provides U.S. Lumia handset owners access to its free streaming music service. "Nokia Music," as it is called, offers more than 150 different playlists, which are reportedly compiled by a team of music experts. In addition to the range of genres provided in the lists, users can create their own lists based on favorite music and artists.

Despite $69M Deal, E-Book Pricing Policies Still Unwritten August 30, 2012 Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers and Simon & Schuster have agreed to pay a total of more than $69 million to consumers to resolve antitrust claims of alleged unlawful conspiracy to fix the prices of electronic books. The three companies further agreed to change the way their e-books will be priced.

Google Study Dives Into Multiscreen Marketing Madness August 30, 2012 It has been clear for some time that consumers are using multiple devices to access the same content. Sometimes they will access a particular piece or type of content only from a mobile device -- say, a website optimized for mobile news while commuting to work on public transportation. Sometimes they will shift from screen to screen.