May 5, 2009
Cringely, on The Future of Internet TV (in America):
What’s needed are devices and services and bandwidth at a given price point where it all works smoothly not just from a technical but also from a commercial standpoint. Apple is there right now when it comes to downloading and selling or renting, but not for streaming or commercials — the numbers aren’t right yet, nor is the mix of devices. But the time is coming soon when it will be right, certainly in no more than two years and maybe less.
This is a brilliant piece which echoes my thoughts about the television industry. It’s a shame I’m not as articulate or authoritative — I’d love to be able to point to that article two years from now and say “I told you so.”
(Via Daring Fireball.) ✓